State of Arkansas District 1
In the 2025 Regular Session, the Arkansas House of Representatives passed a series of impactful laws to improve education statewide, prioritizing students, teachers, and school communities.
May 2025
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The power of prevention: Saving lives across Arkansas
May 11-17 is National Prevention Week, a time to recognize and celebrate the work being done in communities nationwide to prevent substance misuse and promote mental health. Here in Arkansas, we’re making strides to combat the opioid crisis—and saving lives in the process.
Let’s Finish Strong, Corning!
As the final two weeks of the school year approach, the energy in our hallways might start to wane, but this is precisely the time to dig in and finish strong! I want to express my sincere gratitude to our dedicated teachers, enthusiastic students, and supportive parents for all their hard work and commitment throughout this year. We’ve accomplished so much together, and now it’s crucial to maintain that momentum until the very last bell.
Knobel Mustang School Reunion date set
The Knobel Mustang School Reunion is scheduled for Saturday, July 5th from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Corning Community Center. Please share this with your classmates, friends, and family. We hope to see everyone there.
Mississippi Mudcatters strike again
Mississippi Mudcatters strike again
Corning Police arrest man on drug paraphernalia charge following probation search
Officers with the Corning Police Department conducted a probation search Friday at a residence on East Hazel Street, resulting in the arrest of a local man on drug-related charges.
From courier files…
MAY 14, 1992 1992 Bobcats The 1992 Corning High School Bobcat baseball squad is in the process of wrapping up another winning season. Pictured are, back row from left Chris Shourd, Billy Kelley, Brandy Brown, Chris Welch, Anthony McMasters, Jeff Page, Jim Davis, Jeremy Woods, Blake Dodd, Ronnie Woods, Aaron Hutchinson and Mark Black. Front row from left Chad Jordan, Curt Young, Brandon Russom, Tommy Burns, Shane Taylor, Chad Price, Brad Davis, Stanley Sells, Mark Cummings, Todd Cooper and Michael Halcomb.
Rambling Vines
When this column reminded my neighbor, Dot, about those old-time autograph books, she brought hers out of storage and we enjoyed reading what all her friends, me included, had to say, way back in 1939 (53 years ago). The sad note is that 11 of those who wrote in the book in 1939 are no longer living. Dot and I have been friends since second or third grade and now that we are neighbors, we fuss nearly as bad as when we played paper dolls with Emaline and Caroline Wright. We never got mad, but we sure lambast each other once in a while when we have different views on things. We each state our view, then shut up and remain friends because we both realize that we can’t all think alike.
COMMUNITY EVENTS
May 14-Corning Middle School, sixth grade school Play Day May 15-Farmer’s Market, Wynn Park. 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.