Corning man perishes in single-vehicle crash
Arkansas State Police reported a deadly crash at 8:10 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug.
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General Election Ballot Draw set for Nov. 9
The Clay County Board of Election Commissioners has announced that the Ballot Draw for the November 9, 2024, General Election will be held on Friday, August 23, at 4:00 p.m. at the Piggott Courthouse. The public is invited to attend. Any questions about this matter should be directed to the Clay County Election Coordinator, Karen Cagle, at (870) 240-3295.
Rambling Vines
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 Now it seems that a person can’t watch baseball in mixed company without being embarrassed.
From courier files…
August 21, 2014 It was obvious Monday morning that the fall school term was getting underway as students arrived at the front entrance of Central Elementary School. Principal Heather Clifton was at the top of the stairs greeting a few first arrivals.
Lunsford awarded MSU-WP Scholarship
Lexi Lunsford of Corning was awarded the Arkansas Tuition Scholarship from officials at Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP) for the 20242025 academic year. Students were selected from those who applied based on ACT (American College Test) scores, grade point average, standing in their graduating class and leadership shown in the community and in school activities.
Annual Lions Club Raffle Underway
The Corning Lions Club has begun their annual fundraising raffle. Every year they give away $10,000 with proceeds from ticket sales going directly to the local Lions Club for sight conservation. Only 200 tickets, each a $100 donation, will be sold to be given away Saturday, October 26, 2024. Participants do not have to be present to win. Tickets are available from Lions members, Red Taylor Ford or Shear Magic owned by Tami McKinney.
Five essential items for back-to-school health checklists
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Many Arkansas students will be returning to school next week, and many parents are busy preparing their children for the new academic year. While shopping for supplies and organizing schedules are important, ensuring your child stays healthy is equally crucial.
Rigdon up to bat for Post Oak Cemetery
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Letter to the Editor
Hi Pam! You certainly got my attention with your ‘The power to hire and fire’ editorial in the August 7th edition of the Clay County Courier. I disagree with you about the quality of Ms.
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Let Us Have Peace. 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.