During the summer months our Blackstone griddle gets a workout. The thought of dirtying my kitchen does not appeal to me. And when my husband offers to cook dinner, then who am I to protest. What began as an impulse purchase a few years ago has turned into a weekly staple in our home, transforming breakfast, lunch and dinner into summer feasts.
The incentive program is part of the LEARNS Act, a sweeping series of education reforms that were proposed by the governor and enacted by the legislature. It raised starting salaries for teachers from $36,000 to $50,000.
On July 1, the Corning Police Department executed a search warrant at a residence located on Highway 67/West Main Street in Corning, resulting in the seizure of illegal narcotics, firearms and drug paraphernalia.
On June 29, at approximately 5:45 p.m., a Clay County Sheriff’s deputy attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a green Dodge Charger traveling at a high rate of speed on Highway 135 east of Corning. The driver refused to stop and fled the area, initiating a multi-jurisdictional pursuit.
On June 27, at approximately 9:20 p.m., a Rector Police Department officer contacted the Clay County Sheriff’s Office regarding a subject with an active felony warrant for absconding from parole supervision.
A Clay County Sheriff’s Deputy conducted a traffic stop shortly after midnight on Thursday, June 26, that led to the arrest of a Piggott man on drug charges.
Carter-Cox harnesses energy from the sun
The Corning Bobcat Football team will hold the Grip It & Rip It Benefit Golf Tournament on July 19. This is a 4-man scramble. There will be a 50/50 raffle, paid flights and a $100 hole sponsor. The cost will be $350 if sponsoring a team and hole. The tournament will be held at the Victory Lake Golf Course with registration starting at 7 a.m. and a shotgun start at 8 a.m. For more information contact Trevor Barajas at 870-323-0580 or Farrell Shelton at 636-575-7390.
Thank you, thank you to all the folks who came for our 4th of July Celebration. It wouldn’t be the same without you or your financial assistance… besides that, we like to see each of you and renew acquaintances. Please start planning right away to be here next year as we will be celebrating our 59th year at Wynn Park.
Ricky Calhoun made his second Hole-in-One on Hole #1, 160 yards at Victory Lake Golfcourse on Friday June 27. Calhoun scored his first Hole-inOne last August on Hole #1 as well. Photo submitted