A storm system blew through Corning on Wednesday night, May 8 blowing a semi over on Hwy. 67 North knocking down two utility poles and downing trees in town. Some Entergy customers were without power until Thursday evening. Corning Street Superintendent Jeff Young and his crew worked on cutting up fallen trees in town. Residents in town could be seen picking up broken limbs and sticks in their yards.
LITTLE ROCK – The Senate has passed a balanced budget for state government for next fiscal year, clearing the way for completion of the 2024 session. The budget calls for general revenue spending of $6.31 billion in Fiscal Year 2025, which begins on July 1.
POCAHONTAS, AR — Black River Technical College (BRTC) held its Spring 2024 registered nursing graduation and pinning ceremony on Tuesday, May 7 in the Randolph County Development Center. BRTC celebrated the graduation of 20 students who earned an Associate of Applied Science in Registered Nursing.
POCAHONTAS, AR — Black River Technical College (BRTC) held its Spring 2024 commencement on Thursday, May 9 in the Randolph County Development Center. Approximately 393 degrees and certificates were conferred by BRTC President Dr.
Daisy Bates and Johnny Cash are two iconic figures in American history whose legacies continue to inspire. Both will soon be honored with statues in the United States Capitol, commemorating their impactful lives and contributions.
This week, the House addressed several key issues including state employee pay, digital asset mining regulations, and the budget for the upcoming fiscal year. SB77, which was passed by the House, outlines a temporary pay plan for state employees, including a potential 3% raise and setting the minimum salary at $32,405 per year.
Prayers for healing for Kim Hobbs who is fighting an infection that has led to sepsis. The infection has required surgeries to remove infection.
Women ages 40 to 74 should be screened for breast cancer every two years, according to an updated recommendation released by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) on Tuesday, April 30.
The Arkansas Farm Family of the Year Program has honored agricultural families across the state for 77 years. This year, the program has selected a farm family that is familiar with the program. Jeremy Wiedeman Farms of Corning is the recipient of the 2024 Clay County Farm Family of the Year award. Clay County soil runs deep in the bloodstream of the Wiedeman family as Jeremy’s parents, Larry and Mary Wiedeman were the 1984 Clay County Farm Family of the Year, exactly 40 years ago.
Have you ever considered how we take for granted some of the most amazing things in the world? Some things that make that list are gravity, sunrises and sunsets, breathing, good health, opening our eyes in the morning and our mothers. Chances are, if you are blessed and have a good mother, you have taken her for granted at some point in your life.