Due to inclement weather, the regular meeting of the Clay County Quorum Court for the month of February was held on Monday, March 3 at the courthouse in Corning with Justices Dennis Haines, Patrick Patterson, David Hatcher, George Lowe, Randy Kingston, Jody Henderson and Brad Green present. Justices Neal Smith and David Cagle were absent.
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Clay County Electric Cooperative and its Board of Directors are pleased to announce the appointment of Matt Miiller as the cooperative’s new general manager, effective March 1.
For Arkansas Master Gardeners, it’s important to support the next generation of leaders in plant science. As part of this effort, the program funds the Janet B. Carson High School Senior Scholarship, which is now accepting applications from Arkansas students.
The annual Arkansas Roots Music Festival will be held at the Johnny Cash Boyhood Home starting at 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 12.
One of the greatest strengths of a small community is how we support one another. Whether it’s cheering on our local sports teams, lending a helping hand to a neighbor, or choosing to shop local, we all play a role in keeping our town thriving. That’s why I’m excited to introduce our Community Spotlight, a new weekly feature in our newspaper dedicated to highlighting the businesses that make our area unique.
The Arkansas Century Farm Program, administered by the Arkansas Department of Agriculture, recognizes families who have farmed the same land for at least 100 years. The program honors their contributions to the state’s agricultural heritage.
The Senate has approved a package of bills with tougher regulations for the signature-gathering process by which citizens can place issues on statewide ballots.
St. Patrick’s Day is celebrated each year on March 17. The day honors St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland, but it’s also a celebration of Irish culture. Although St. Patrick’s Day is celebrated around the world by people who can trace their lineage to the Emerald Isle, millions more with no such heritage join in the festivities each year. That means anyone who is Irish or just Irish in spirit can take part in St. Patrick’s Day celebrations.
Scrolling through Facebook recently, I came across a post shared by Rex Nelson, a columnist I deeply admire and consider a legend in Arkansas journalism. His post struck a chord with me—it was about the essence of volunteerism, what it should be and what it should truly mean.