Selig named to Univeristy of Alabama Presidents List
Jared Selig of Corning was named to The University of Alabama Presidents List for Fall Semester 2024.
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State Capitol Week in Review
Parent Involvement Meeting date set
Corning School District will hold a Parent Involvement Meeting on Feb. 6 at 6 p.m. The meeting is to discuss ways to support all students, and to encourage school-home communication, parent involvement and plan events. It will be held at the M.B. Ainley Community Center.
Free childcare provider training date set
The Lawrence County Extension in cooperation with Clay, Randolph and Greene County Extension Services are proud to offer “The Best Care.” It will be on Saturday, March 8, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Lawrence County Library Meeting Room.
School Notes
The Corning School Board met in a special called meeting on Jan. 24, at 12:00 noon. During the meeting, the board heard a presentation from Michael Dobbs from First Security Beardsley concerning soliciting bids for the construction bonds for the new high school project. The board granted permission to proceed with the solicitation of the bond bids. There being no further business, President Scobey adjourned the meeting.
Governor Sanders announces bill to make every Arkansas school go phone-free
Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders today announced the Bell to Bell, No Cell Act, legislation that would ban smartphones and other personal electronic devices like smart watches from every single public school in Arkansas, beginning in the 2025-2026 school year. Senator Tyler Dees (District 35) and Representative Jon Eubanks (District 46) are sponsoring the bill in the legislature.
Bobcats face tough night against Riverside
The Bobcats had a mixed night on the court against Riverside on Jan. 27, with the junior boys securing a dominant win while the seventh-grade and senior boys teams fell short.
Francis named to Deans List at UCA
Fisher Francis of Corning, AR, was named to the fall 2024 Dean’s List at the University of Central Arkansas.
Bobcats Seventh Grade wins, Jr. and Sr. boys fall to BIC
The Bobcats’ seventh-grade team came out on top against BIC on Jan. 24, securing a 29-24 victory, while the junior and senior boys’ teams fell short in their matchups.
Documents to bring to your tax preparer
In many parts of the country, April marks a return to warm temperatures, landscapes marked by blooming foliage and perhaps even a colorful flower or two. April also signals tax season, a notion that may elicit different reactions than warmer weather and budding plants, particularly among those who do not anticipate receiving a tax refund.