Corning Bobcat Football have State Championship ring ceremony
Corning Bobcat Football have State Championship ring ceremony
March 2025
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Community Expo slated for March 18
There will be a Community Expo on March 18 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the M.B. Ainley Jr. Community Center. The event will be a business expo and a health and career/job fair. 1st Choice Healthcare will be providing free vision and hearing screenings. The Mobile Workforce Center will be providing employment services, Pocahontas Medical Clinic will provide free glucose, blood pressure and BMI screenings, while Piggott Health System will be providing free stroke risk screenings. The Corning Park Elementary Gifted and Talented will be selling treats, crafts and scented products at the event.
Say “Yes” to the Dress Event to help with prom
A Say “Yes” to the Dress Event will be held on March 15 at the Corning High School auditorium. The event is hosted by Corning School District T.H.R.I.V.E.S. (Teaching hope, resilience, inclusion, values and empathy for every student). They will be accepting donations of dresses, sports jackets, shoes, jewelry and more. The drop-off locations are Young’s Auctions and Resale or the Corning High School office. The goal of the event is to provide a fun, free event to high school students for prom. Community involvement is so important in the success of the s chool district.
Community Easter Egg Hunt set for April 12
The Corning Community will be hosting an Easter Egg Hunt, Saturday, April 12 at the Victory Lake Sports Complex. The event will be open to the public with fun activities for children that include an egg hunt, pictures with the Easter Bunny, games, face painting, free food and giveaways. There are sponsorship opportunities available. All donations will help with purchasing food, drinks, Easter eggs, candy and giveaways. Make checks payable to Corning Area Chamber of Commerce, P.O. Box 93, Corning, AR, 72422. Or contact Molly Jett at (901) 490-8051 or mjett@ccecc.coop.
Governor Sanders announces Arkansas LAUNCH
Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders today announced Arkansas LAUNCH, a skills-based platform designed to connect jobseekers with opportunities and help employers find the skilled workers they need – quickly, easily, and for free.
State Capitol Week in Review
The Senate approved legislation to transfer the powers of the state Library Board to the Education Department.
From Scratch
Walking into Market 602 in Corning, the first thing that hit me was the aroma—rich, freshly brewed coffee mingling with the sweet scent of pastries. My nose loved it. But as I spoke with Tina, the owner, I quickly realized that Market 602 isn’t just about good food; it’s about family, tradition, and the love woven into every recipe.
Speaking French
Sometimes when we least expect it, there are moments when we long to stroll down memory lane. With the orchestrations for my high school reunion underway, an irresistible urge, perhaps even a necessity, has developed within me—an urge to revisit the abandoned, decrepit and forsaken grounds of my alma mater.
FRED HANDWORK
Fred Handwork, 83, of Pocahontas passed away on February 24, 2025, at home. Mr. Handwork was born September 16, 1941, in Moark. In his lifetime, he worked as a farmer, mechanic, cowboy, ranch hand, maintenance tech, truck driver, and jack of all trades who enjoyed travelling, hunting, and riding horses. He proudly served in the U S Navy and was a D. A. V. lifetime member. His naval service as a boiler technician was on the USS Boxer Aircraft Carrier. While serving in the US Navy, his ship was part of the Cuban Missile Blockade and Bay of Pigs Invasion. He was a Christian above all else and was a member of First Baptist Church in Pocahontas. His legacy of Christian faith lives on through his children and grandchildren. On June 3, 1961, he married Edith Ferguson. They celebrated their 63rdanniversary this past June. Other survivors include his children Cinna Hatcher of Jonesboro, Donna (Kevin) Foster of Pocahontas, David (Jada) Handwork of Jonesboro, and Julie Miller of Brookland; sister Alice (Charles) Karow of Corning; 11 grandchildren; 7 great grandchildren; and many other relatives and friends too many to count, from Arkansas to Montana. He was preceded in death by his parents Roy Joy and Lethel Orrus (Ermert) Handwork and brother Norman Handwork. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given in honor of Fred to Fisher House (www.fisherhouse.org) and St. Labre Indian School (www.stlabre.org). Visitation will be held Friday, Feb. 28, 2025, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Ermert Funeral Home in Corning. The funeral service will be Saturday, March 1, 2025, at 11 a.m. at the funeral home with Rev. Rick Hart officiating.