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RAMBLING VINES

For your reading enjoyment, we continue to publish Rambling Vines by the late Marylea Vines as she re-calls events and names of Corning folks from many years ago. We are currently in the year 1992

WBU announces President’s and Dean’s List for Fall 2024

Williams Baptist University has released the names of students on the President’s and Dean’s Lists for the 2024 fall semester. The President’s List includes those full-time students who achieved a perfect 4.0 grade point average, while the Dean’s List consists of those with at least a 3.5 GPA. WBU is a private, Christian university in Walnut Ridge, Ark.

School Notes

The Corning School Board met in a special called meeting on Monday, Feb. 24 at 5:00. All members were present. The board approved the Proposed Budget of Expenditures with Tax Levy for Fiscal Year Beginning July 1, 2026 to and including June 30, 2027 and to approve Sample Ballot for the May election. In other business, the board approved a student legal transfer to Oak Grove. There being no further business, President Scobey adjourned the meeting.

Community Expo slated for March 18

There will be a Community Expo on March 18 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the M.B. Ainley Jr. Community Center. The event will be a business expo and a health and career/job fair. 1st Choice Healthcare will be providing free vision and hearing screenings. The Mobile Workforce Center will be providing employment services, Pocahontas Medical Clinic will provide free glucose, blood pressure and BMI screenings, while Piggott Health System will be providing free stroke risk screenings. The Corning Park Elementary Gifted and Talented will be selling treats, crafts and scented products at the event.

Community Easter Egg Hunt set for April 12

The Corning Community will be hosting an Easter Egg Hunt, Saturday, April 12 at the Victory Lake Sports Complex. The event will be open to the public with fun activities for children that include an egg hunt, pictures with the Easter Bunny, games, face painting, free food and giveaways. There are sponsorship opportunities available. All donations will help with purchasing food, drinks, Easter eggs, candy and giveaways. Make checks payable to Corning Area Chamber of Commerce, P.O. Box 93, Corning, AR, 72422. Or contact Molly Jett at (901) 490-8051 or mjett@ccecc.coop.