August 2025
Extension agents host fish fry and interpretive event
Prior to the August Quorum Court meeting on Monday, Aug. 18, the Clay County justices and county administration met at 5:30 p.m. at the Black River Trap and Skeet Club where Clay County Extension agents held a fish fry and interpretive event.
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New owners bring new look for carwash on US 67
Over the past two months construction has been taking place at Zak’s Car Wash on US 67. The exterior of the building and the inside of the wash bays have a fresh coat of white paint with the ceilings replaced with new white sheet metal. The roof was also replaced, this time with red metal instead of blue with the building trimmed in black. Each of the wash bays has new lighting installed to help with visibility at night for the 24hour facility with branded signage adhered to the walls. The central bay with the automatic car wash has been torn out and replaced with a brand-new system equipped with blowers/dryers.
Rigdon’s handmade bats, rolling pins continue to benefit local cemeteries
For nearly a decade, Sonny Rigdon has quietly turned his woodworking hobby into a heartfelt mission to support his community.
Quorum Court meets to discuss ordinance, changes to employee handbook
The Clay County Quorum Court met in regular session on Monday, Aug. 18 at the courthouse in Corning with Justices Dennis Haines, Patrick Patterson, David Hatcher, Brad Green, Randy Kingston, Jody Henderson, David Cagle, George Lowe and Neal Smith present.
Clay County Sheriff’s office issues public notice
The Clay County Sheriff’s Office is notifying residents that a representative from Southwestern Advantage will be going door-to-door around Clay County over the next few weeks as part of an educational book sales program.
Construction ongoing on campus
Construction ongoing on campus
School Notes
The Corning School Board met August 18, 2025 with all members present. The board approved the July meeting minutes and financial report as presented. The board approved the Statement of Assurances and legal ending balance as presented. Next, the board signed student legal transfer papers followed by the approval of contract adjustments for Shelley Smith, naming her tennis coach for the 25-26 school year effective immediately, and an adjustment to Katie Cole as a temporary certified substitute teacher while she is serving as a certified classroom teacher. The board approved the September meeting date change to September 29 to follow the Annual Report to the Public at 5:00 followed by the approval of property insurance from the Arkansas State Captive Insurance Program. Finally, Mrs. Woolard provided the required monthly student achievement update, followed by the update on the demolition of the high school project and enrollment numbers. As of Monday, CSD has 758 students. There being no further business, President Scobey adjourned the meeting.
