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The Corning School District has announced Shawna Radcliff is the 2024 Teacher of the Year for the district and Andera Edwards has been recognized as the district’s Employee of the Year. Superintendent Jennifer Woolard said, “Both Mrs. Radcliff and Mrs. Edwards exemplify the qualities that we want our staff to have. They both go above and beyond to assist our students and their families as well as serve as mentors for our staff. We are very fortunate that they are part of our Bobcat family.”

The Corning School District honored four retiring faculty and staff members on Thursday, May 23 in the high school cafeteria. Pictured are Jerry Songer, Girls Head Basketball and Softball Coach, who has coached in the Corning School District for 12 years; Marlena Beeman, 2nd Grade teacher, who has taught students in the district for 25 years; Pam Elders, who has served Corning students for 29 years, first as counselor at the high school and then at Park Elementary; and Donna Hannah, who has served the district in the cafeteria at Park Elementary for seven years.

LITTLE ROCK – Four election laws passed by the legislature in 2021 will continue to be enforced, thanks to an Arkansas Supreme Court ruling that upholds their constitutionality. The four laws were immediately challenged after the 2021 regular session, during which the legislature enacted a long series of election integrity laws.

Memorial Day signifies more than just the unofficial commencement of summer. It is a day to pause, reflect, and honor the countless individuals who have laid down their lives in defense of our freedoms. Their selflessness and courage epitomize the very essence of patriotism, reminding us of the extraordinary debt we owe to those who have made the ultimate sacrifice.

This great state of Arkansas is one of eighteen states where your signature is your voice for real change. If dropping the 10 percent sales tax on diapers and feminine hygiene products is important to you, then you should sign the petition.