City wide yard sale dates set
The Corning city wide yard sale will be held on May 2-4. No permits will be needed for this weekend.
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CCC to increase single copy rate
Effective April 21, the Clay County Courier will increase its single copy rate to $1.50. This necessary adjustment helps support continued coverage and operations. Thank you for your continued support!
Spring weather
Spring weather, whoa! If you’ve been anywhere in NE Arkansas lately, you know exactly what I mean. Tornadoes, hail and flooding—oh my. It’s felt like Mother Nature has been in full tantrum mode, and frankly, I’m over it.
Clay County Sheriff’s Department makes drugrelated arrest in Corning
On April 7, at approximately 7:00 p.m., deputies with the Clay County Sheriff’s Department conducted an investigation related to suspected drug activity at a residence located at 834 Ferguson Road in Corning.
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Corning city wide clean up dates set
There will be a city wide clean up April 24-26 for Corning residents only. Residents will need to haul accepted items to the collection site located in the old Wal Mart parking lot from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Accepted items include non-food household waste, furniture, large appliances, electronics and small appliances. Items that will not be accepted are tires, batteries and large volumes of construction materials.
First case of measles in Arkansas identified since 2018
The Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) is reporting a confirmed pediatric measles case in an unvaccinated Arkansas resident from Saline County. The individual who tested positive was exposed during out of state travel. As of April 10, this is the only measles case in Arkansas since 2018.
Easter services announced
Grace Missionary Baptist Church will have an Easter party for kids ages 5-12 with games, songs, crafts, snacks and a Bible lesson. It will start at 3:30 p.m. and end at 4:45 p.m. There will be a Resurrection Day service at 11:00 a.m. on April 20.
Young gardeners grow more than plants in Clay County Community Garden
Members of the Bobcat Country 4-H Club spent an afternoon planting a variety of crops in the local community garden, capping off weeks of preparation and learning that began in early March.
Clay County Road Department responding to road conditions amid disaster
In response to ongoing disaster conditions, Clay County Road Department crews have been working diligently to clear debris, patch damaged areas and implement temporary fixes to ensure the safety and accessibility of local roadways.