Killing, Clayton
Part 4: Chaos in Conway County. Killing Clayton is a limited weekly column about a corrupt election, the assassination of possible Clay County namesake John Clayton, and the shadow it cast on Arkansas history.
April 2025
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Clay County Sheriff’s Department makes drugrelated arrest in Corning
On April 7, at approximately 7:00 p.m., deputies with the Clay County Sheriff’s Department conducted an investigation related to suspected drug activity at a residence located at 834 Ferguson Road in Corning.
Two arrested on drug charges following residential disturbance call
At approximately 3 p.m. on Thursday, April 3, a Clay County Sheriff’s Deputy responded to a call regarding an unwanted individual at a residence located at 1324 County Road 461, west of Piggott.
High-speed pursuit ends in arrest; ICE hold issued
At approximately 2:05 p.m. on April 6, the Corning Police Department notified the Clay County Sheriff’s Department about a report of a bluish-gray Chevrolet Tahoe driving erratically on Highway 135. The vehicle, which had Texas license plates, was reportedly swerving across lanes and heading northbound.
ASPSF awards Spring 2025 scholarships to single parents from Clay County
Arkansas Single Parent Scholarship Fund (ASPSF) congratulates Spring 2025 scholarship recipients from Clay County, Destiny Hall and Rachel Jordan.
Arkansas Public Service Commission announces National Safe Digging Month
The Arkansas Public Service Commission (APSC) announces that April has been designated as “National Safe Digging Month.” Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders issued a proclamation on April 1, recognizing April as National Safe Digging Month in Arkansas. This designation acknowledges the significance of calling 811 before you dig. Along with the Governor, the APSC’s Pipeline Safety Office, the Arkansas Attorney General, the Arkansas Oil and Gas Commission, Arkansas 811 and the Common Ground Alliance encourage excavators and homeowners to always call 811 before digging to prevent unintended consequences such as service interruption, environmental damage, personal injury and even death. In addition to dialing 811, customers can also contact Arkansas One Call at 800-482-8998 or https://arkansas811.com/.
Easter services announced
Grace Missionary Baptist Church will have an Easter party for kids ages 5-12 with games, songs, crafts, snacks and a Bible lesson. It will start at 3:30 p.m. and end at 4:45 p.m. There will be a Resurrection Day service at 11:00 a.m. on April 20.
First case of measles in Arkansas identified since 2018
The Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) is reporting a confirmed pediatric measles case in an unvaccinated Arkansas resident from Saline County. The individual who tested positive was exposed during out of state travel. As of April 10, this is the only measles case in Arkansas since 2018.
