As we enter the month of October, Arkansas gears up to celebrate Arkansas Farm to School Month – a time dedicated to connecting schools, early childhood education sites, and various organizations with local farms to provide children with access to fresh, healthy food. This initiative is part of a nationwide effort to foster a deeper connection between communities and local food producers, enriching the lives of students and families alike.
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The Corning School District held Football Senior Night on Friday, Sept. 27 between the Jr. High and Sr. High football games against Rector. This celebration of the Senior football players, band members, flag line members and cheerleaders who proudly represent CHS through hard work and dedication during football season and in the classroom is to recognize for them and their families during their final season of representing Corning High School on Bobcat Field.
The deadline to register to vote for the November General Election is fast approaching. If you are not already registered, you have until Monday, October 7 to turn in your registration form.
The Corning Chamber of Commerce has announced the 1948 Allis Chalmers Model G tractor owned by Daniel Moore will be the featured tractor of the 2024 Harvest Festival to be held on Oct. 26 at Wynn Park.
Parts of this column were previously published in the Clay County Courier and have been rewritten and edited to address the topic of Banned Books Week. Books were in abundance in my childhood home.
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“Not voting is not protest. It is surrender.” -Keith Ellison Minnesota Attorney General When you choose not to vote, you’re not making a statement—you’re giving up your right to have a say in the future.
LITTLE ROCK – Most of the universities in Arkansas reported increases in enrollment for the fall semester. The state’s funding formula for higher education no longer emphasizes enrollment, due to passage of Act 148 of 2017.
The Corning Volleyball teams competed against Bald Knob on Monday, Sept. 23 at Park Elementary with Bald Knob coming out the victor against all three Corning teams.