Corning alumni basketball game set for May 10
Corning High School alumni will have the opportunity to relive their glory days on the court as the school hosts an alumni basketball game on May 10.
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Hop Alley remembered
Written by Marylea Vines for the Clay County Courier
Select State Capitol Week In Review
The legislature agreed on three proposed amendments to the state Constitution.
SCHOOL NOTES
We are less than a week away from the 2025 Corning High School Graduation and I want to take this time to say a few words to our graduating seniors, their families and our community. As we educators prepare for graduation, we reflect on the previous years with fondness and hope that we have equipped our seniors for life after high school. We hope we have done enough; that they are ready to step into this new world and thrive.
The following is a letter sent to Fred Martin (several years ago) by Louis Decker, Valedictorian CHS in 1950, remembering some history of downtown Corning.
The following is a letter sent to Fred Martin (several years ago) by Louis Decker, Valedictorian CHS in 1950, remembering some history of downtown Corning.
Jeremy Wooldridge
During the 2025 Regular Session, the Arkansas House of Representatives approved a set of laws designed to strengthen the state’s leading industry—agriculture— through tax relief, land protections, food-security measures, and streamlined regulation.
RITA MCCLINTOCK
Rita McClintock, 76, of Corning, passed away on April 28, 2025, at Corning Therapy and Living Center in Corning. Survivors include her sisters Marie Frith, Ann Matheny, Karen Soloman, and Sandy Park; and several cousins, nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband Gordon McClintock; son Larry Wayne Lamborn; parents Hewett and Elsie Park; and sister Stella Hager. The family will conduct a memorial service at a later date. Online condolences:www.ermertfuneralhome.com
Red Taylor Ford
401 West Second Corning, Arkansas
Boys basketball team scores big with successful golf scramble fundraiser
The Corning Bobcat boys basketball held a Golf Scramble on April 19. The tournament was deemed a huge success according to the organizers. They would like to thank the participants and all the sponsors that helped make it possible.
Former Woods Department Store building razed
An iconic Corning landmark was torn down on April 21. The former Woods Department Store, which has been located at 321 Southwest First Street for the last 85 years, will no longer be seen when crossing the railroad on US 62 into downtown Corning. The Woods family ran their business there for around 60 years until Woods Department Store closed in the early 2000s. The building was purchased by Leigh Ramer Smith on September 22, 2005, who opened Second Choice Consignment on the first floor which stayed in business for around a decade.