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Eclipse Ice Cream Shake

INGREDIENTS: Chocolate syrup Vanilla Ice cream Skim milk Ice Cubes INSTRUCTIONS: In a blender, for each shake, combine 3 squirts of chocolate syrup (about 1/4 cup) 1/2 pint vanilla ice cream (about 2 to 3 scoops), 2 cups skim milk and 4 ice cubes. Blend on high until smooth and icy. Serve with straws in soda fountain or other tall glass & enjoy.

Fun Eclipse Themed Snack Recipes

INGREDIENTS • 15.25 ounces Devils Food Cake Mix- any brand • ¼ cup water • ½ cup vegetable oil • 3 eggs • 1 teaspoon vanilla • 2 Tablespoons instant chocolate pudding mixany brand MARSHMALLOW FROSTING • ½ cup butter softened • 1 teaspoon vanilla • 2 ½ cups powdered sugar add more powdered sugar if needed • 7 ounces marshmallow creme • ⅓ cup sprinkles- chocolate or rainbow INSTRUCTIONS 1. Heat oven to 350 degrees F.

Traffic stops lead to drug arrests

On February 10, 2024, at approximately 4:35 p.m. the Clay County Sheriff’s Department made a traffic stop in McDougal. The deputy had tried to stop the vehicle west of McDougal on Highway 62, but the driver refused to pull over for over a mile. Upon coming in contact with the driver, 43-year-old Justin Keith Lane of Pocahontas, the deputy asked for his driver’s license. Mr. Lane at first did not want to provide the deputy with his license, but finally handed it to the deputy. Mr. Lane was shown to be on Parole. A search was conducted on his vehicle, where a glass pipe was located that checked positive for methamphetamine. Mr. Lane was transported to the Clay County Detention Center and booked in on the following charge, Felony Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

Corning Police Report

Monday, Feb. 12, 2024 7:10 a.m. - Citation issued for hazardous driving 8:00 a.m. - Dog catcher advised a pit bull running loose at the corner of 5th and Pine Streets 9:08 a.m. - Assistance requested in getting female with leukemia into the vehicle to transport to Little Rock for doctor appointment. Non-injury, female is just weak.

From the office of Jeremy Wooldridge

In a recent report to Arkansas lawmakers, it was revealed that behavioral health cases at a pediatric hospital surged by 25% since the pandemic’s onset, with pediatricians noting that a significant portion of their workload now revolves around such cases. This trend mirrors national statistics cited by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), indicating that mental illness affects 1 in 5 Americans annually, including 1 in 5 children at some point in their lives.

State Capitol Week in Review

LITTLE ROCK – Arkansas legislators approved a $30 million expenditure to improve mental health services and treatment of substance abuse. The governor and the state Human Services Department supported the plan to fill in the gaps in the statewide system of treating mental illness and helping people with drug problems.

Bobcats advance to State; win 1st round of Regionals

The Corning Bobcats punched their ticket to the State Tournament for the first time in 45 years after defeating Mountain View in a 1st round Regional win by a score of 58-51 on Thursday night, Feb. 22 in Manila. The game was neck-and-neck with Corning leading going into the half by one point; 26-25. The Bobcats continued to lead as they entered the 4th quarter; 42-37. In the final quarter, the Cats scored 16 points with the Yellow Jackets scoring 14 beating Mountain View by 7 points.