Girl Scouts, in the six to eight years old group, returned home from a week at Camp Crossed Arrows near Batesville, ready and willing to do their part for the 4th of July Picnic which has been a favorite Summertime event all their lives. They and several adult chaperones, assembled in cool, shady Wynn Park to remove dust and sprinkler spts from teh beautiful new Lincoln which is to be given away on the night of the Fouth.
Part 12: Breaking the Wheel. Killing Clayton is a limited weekly column about a corrupt election, the assassination of possible Clay County namesake John Clayton, and the shadow it cast on Arkansas history.
Two Missouri residents were arrested June 1 after a high-speed traffic stop on Highway 139 led to the discovery of more than two pounds of marijuana.
June 2, 2025 The Corning School Board met on June 2, 2025 at noon in the District Office with all members present. The board approved the bid of $364,813 from Vaughn Excavating for the demolition of the high school buildings and a placeholder allowance of $942,580 for utility/ site work. The allowance was approved to ensure a timely transition from demolition to utility site work to minimize wait time between demolition and the commencement of utility work for the new buildings. Mrs. Woolard shared with the board that demolition is expected to begin the third or fourth week of June.
On June 2, officers with the Corning Police Department responded to a call at a residence on West Main Street regarding a reported assault. Upon arrival, officers, along with a deputy from the Clay County Sheriff’s Department, made contact with the suspect, who appeared to be intoxicated.
The University of Central Arkansas held fall commencement on Thursday, May 1, and Friday, May 2, 2025, in the Farris Center on campus. Degrees and certificates were conferred from the College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences; College of Business; College of Education; College of Health and Behavioral Sciences; College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics; and Graduate School.
Success First Baptist Church June 11
At approximately 11:55 a.m. on Wednesday, June 4, the Corning Fire Department responded to a diesel tank fire located on a county road behind Farm Service. The tank held several thousand gallons of diesel fuel, posing a significant hazard.
Elizabeth Beal had a special birthday wish this year—and it came true just in time. The young Corning resident, who turns 8 on May 31, celebrated early by receiving something she’s wanted for a long time: her very own library card.
The Corning city pool is open for the summer season offering affordable fun for the entire community.