Sometimes when we least expect it, there are moments when we long to stroll down memory lane. With the orchestrations for my high school reunion underway, an irresistible urge, perhaps even a necessity, has developed within me—an urge to revisit the abandoned, decrepit and forsaken grounds of my alma mater.
The Corning Middle School GT students attended the Story Store at WBU on Feb. 27. Easton Jett, the regional winner, had an excerpt of his story as a part of the Story Store production.
Corning Bobcat Football have State Championship ring ceremony
Fred Handwork, 83, of Pocahontas passed away on February 24, 2025, at home. Mr. Handwork was born September 16, 1941, in Moark. In his lifetime, he worked as a farmer, mechanic, cowboy, ranch hand, maintenance tech, truck driver, and jack of all trades who enjoyed travelling, hunting, and riding horses. He proudly served in the U S Navy and was a D. A. V. lifetime member. His naval service as a boiler technician was on the USS Boxer Aircraft Carrier. While serving in the US Navy, his ship was part of the Cuban Missile Blockade and Bay of Pigs Invasion. He was a Christian above all else and was a member of First Baptist Church in Pocahontas. His legacy of Christian faith lives on through his children and grandchildren. On June 3, 1961, he married Edith Ferguson. They celebrated their 63rdanniversary this past June. Other survivors include his children Cinna Hatcher of Jonesboro, Donna (Kevin) Foster of Pocahontas, David (Jada) Handwork of Jonesboro, and Julie Miller of Brookland; sister Alice (Charles) Karow of Corning; 11 grandchildren; 7 great grandchildren; and many other relatives and friends too many to count, from Arkansas to Montana. He was preceded in death by his parents Roy Joy and Lethel Orrus (Ermert) Handwork and brother Norman Handwork. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given in honor of Fred to Fisher House (www.fisherhouse.org) and St. Labre Indian School (www.stlabre.org). Visitation will be held Friday, Feb. 28, 2025, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Ermert Funeral Home in Corning. The funeral service will be Saturday, March 1, 2025, at 11 a.m. at the funeral home with Rev. Rick Hart officiating.
Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders today announced Arkansas LAUNCH, a skills-based platform designed to connect jobseekers with opportunities and help employers find the skilled workers they need – quickly, easily, and for free.
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.
The Senate approved legislation to transfer the powers of the state Library Board to the Education Department.
A Say “Yes” to the Dress Event will be held on March 15 at the Corning High School auditorium. The event is hosted by Corning School District T.H.R.I.V.E.S. (Teaching hope, resilience, inclusion, values and empathy for every student). They will be accepting donations of dresses, sports jackets, shoes, jewelry and more. The drop-off locations are Young’s Auctions and Resale or the Corning High School office. The goal of the event is to provide a fun, free event to high school students for prom. Community involvement is so important in the success of the s chool district.
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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.