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For your reading enjoyment, we continue to publish Rambling Vines by the late Marylea Vines as she recalls events and names of Corning folks from many years ago. We are currently in the year 1990 Just happened to run into Mrs.

Brittany James, eight years old, is shown with a 50-pound flathead catfish that is nearly as big as she. The fish was said to have been caught on a trot line Monday at “Gum Stump”, where very few fishermen know, and even fewer will reveal the exact location.

Clayton’s County. Welcome to Clayton County is a limited weekly column exploring the life of General Powell Clayton, the original namesake of our county, our early history, and why we are not called Clayton County today.

We have often heard the expression, “The Pen is Mightier than The Sword”. We ask, “How can that be?” Perhaps the offspring of a pen might be greater than the stroke of the sword.

LITTLE ROCK – Legislators and state officials continue to work on methods of improving maternal health care in Arkansas. A special committee created by the governor last week issued its recommendations in a report called “Healthy Moms, Healthy Babies.” It calls for making access to health care more clear and convenient for expectant mothers.

Co-founder of Vortex, Dirt Road Democrats PAC Investing Big Heading into 2024 Election Cycle WASHINGTON – Earlier this month Dirt Road Democrats PAC announced a major six-figure investment aimed at boosting Democratic candidates across Georgia, Arkansas, and Mississippi in the upcoming November elections. This strategic investment underscores their commitment to strengthening Democratic representation in key battlegrounds and traditionally overlooked areas, ensuring that every voice is heard, and every vote counts.

As we welcome September, it’s a time to recognize the vital role that rice plays in Arkansas and to celebrate National Rice Month. Our state stands proud as the number one producer of rice in the United States, contributing significantly to both our economy and our communities.