Sheriff’s Department arrests two after receiving information on warrant
On July 4, deputies with the Clay County Sheriff’s Department responded to a residence at 2466 County Road 247 in reference to a subject with an active absconder warrant.
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To Whom Honor is Due:
J.W. Dollison, Clay County’s Populist
Miss Independence 2025 crowned at 4th of July Celebration
Miss Independence 2025 crowned at 4th of July Celebration
Man arrested on multiple drug and firearm charges
At approximately 2:15 a.m. on July 8, a deputy with the Clay County Sheriff’s Department was patrolling West Allen Street in Rector when he observed a scooter traveling toward him in his lane of traffic without headlights.
Crops Field Day Tour for Clay County announced
The annual Clay County Field Day Tours will be held Friday, July 18 near Corning. The tour will showcase demonstrations of new corn hybrids, rice, and soybean varieties. Extension specialists will be on hand to give production updates. In addition, seed company representatives will provide information regarding their products.
Work resumes on Knobel Y upgrades
The Arkansas Department of Transportation has resumed their work on the Knobel Y safety improvement project. These upgrades, mirroring what was installed at the Corning Y last year, will add a concrete median to the north bound lane of Arkansas Highway 90 as it junctions north with Arkansas Highway 135. The angle at which Arkansas Highway 90 enters Arkansas Highway 135 is being adjusted as well. When completed, ARDOT will begin work on the Beach Grove Y in Greene County where Arkansas Highway 34 intersects with Arkansas Highway 135.
Representative Jeremy Wooldridge announces bid for Arkansas State Senate District 21
Republican Representative Jeremy Wooldridge announced that he will run for Arkansas State Senate District 21, which contains all of Clay, Randolph, and Greene Counties, and a portion of Lawrence County.
House of Representatives
This week, the House Committee on Aging, Children and Youth, and Legislative Affairs met jointly with the Senate Children and Youth Committee to review important reports focused on child safety and well-being in Arkansas. These committees are charged with addressing issues related to children, youth, adoption, custody, and the challenges facing our aging population. Regular updates and data help lawmakers shape policies that better serve Arkansas families.
Community Center dining room receives facelift
The City of Corning hired Evan Luter’s MTG Enterprise, LLC to remodel the dining room at the M.B. Ainley, Jr. Community Center. The walls, which were previously a burnt orange color, are now grey with the brown baseboards and the brick fireplace now painted white. All light switches and wall outlets were replaced to match the room’s new white trim. They also fixed a dent in the wall underneath the window between the front desk and gymnasium. The company was previously contracted to repaint the interior of the facility (except for the dining room) back in Spring of 2020.
State Capitol Week in Review
The incentive program is part of the LEARNS Act, a sweeping series of education reforms that were proposed by the governor and enacted by the legislature. It raised starting salaries for teachers from $36,000 to $50,000.