Conditions Turn Right in Nick of Time
The water and frigid weather arrive for strong finish to waterfowl season. It was nearly a season- long wait, but the habitat conditions that Arkansas waterfowlers were waiting for finally arrived.
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Hello Clay County Courier readers,
2023 has come to a halt and 2024 is here! Last year was a big year for Arkansas. We celebrated the centennial year of our State Parks system, the remodel of and reopening of the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts in Little Rock and the opening of the United States Marshals Museum in Fort Smith!
FNB Tournament Finals Player of the Game
Jayce Couch was named First National Bank Finals Player of the Game for his performance in the Bobcat’s finals victory over Van Buren. Couch scored 31 points.
Lady Bobcats take 2nd Place in FNB Tournament
The Lady Bobcats faced Maynard in the Finals of the First National Bank Tournament on Saturday, January 20 after defeating CRA in the Semi-Finals. Corning lost to the Lady Tigers by a score of 55-48.
Corning teams beat CRA to advance to FNB Tournament Finals
Corning Boys and Girls Basketball Teams advanced to the Finals of the First National Bank Tournament by defeating Crowley’s Ridge College in the Semi-Finals on Saturday, January 20. The Lady Bobcats defeated the Lady Falcons by a score of 63-28 to advance to the First National Bank Finals to face the Maynard Lady Tigers.
Corning players named to FNB All -Tournament Team
The following Corning players were named to the First National Bank All-Tournament Team: Lady Bobcats - Olivia Compton, Presley Martin, Katie Karr and Kenlie Watson. Bobcats - Seth Green, Luke Blanchard, Jayce Couch and Roman Davis.
McMasters named Player of the Game in FNB Tournament
Reid McMasters earned Player of the Game for his performance in the Corning vs. Ridgefield Christian game in the First National Bank Tournament on Saturday, January 20. McMasters scored 23 points and was instrumental in the Corning JV victory over Ridgefield; 61-48.
Karr named FNB Player of the Game in Semi-Finals
Lady Bobcat Katie Karr’s performance during the semi-final game vs. Crowley’s Ridge Academy in the First National Bank Semi-Final game earned her the title of Player of the Game. Karr scored 10 points to help advance the Lady Bobcats into the Finals against Maynard.
Green named FNB Player of the Game in Semi-Finals
Seth Green’s performance in the semi-final game against Crowley’s Ridge Academy in the First National Bank Tournament earned his recognition as Player of the Game. Green scored a career high of 21 points that helped to boost the Bobcats past CRA and onto the finals.
Families enjoy special guest reader at Park Family Book Club
Park Elementary has implemented a Family Book Club this school year in order to encourage the love of reading. The monthly event strengthens the bond between students and their families in an evening centered around books and reading. The January Park Family Book Club was held on Thursday, January 11 from 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. at Park Elementary. Students and their families enjoyed the story, “ Axel Annie” read aloud by special guest reader, Superintendent Jennifer Woolard. They also enjoyed refreshments and participated in a parent and child activity making snow. Each family took home a free book courtesy of Trisha Woodard and PaperPie Books. For families wanting to participate in the Park Family Book Club, contact your child’s teacher.