National Junior Honor Society inductions were held on Tuesday evening, Nov. 14 at the Corning High School auditorium. There were 10 eighth grade students, who attend Corning Middle School, inducted by NJHS Advisor, Jennifer Poe and 9th grade officers. Congratulations to new NJHS members: Bailey Catt, Jaggar George, Carlee Gleghorn, Jackson Jett, Krista King, Henry Pyle, TJ Small, Levi Vanderberg, Aubree Whitley, and Eli Wright.
Clay County Quorum Court met it regular session on Monday, Nov. 20 in the courthouse in Piggott with Justice Jody Henderson being absent.
Little Rock, Ark. – On Monday, Nov. 13, Arkansas Citizens for Transparency released a second draft of its work to protect government transparency in Arkansas. Changes from the first draft are based primarily on overwhelming public feedback committee members have received since the release of the first draft.
Bill Skaggs, 73, of Corning, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on November 20, 2023 at Arkansas Continued Care Hospital in Jonesboro. Mr. Skaggs was born September 8, 1950 in Neelyville, MO. He was a retired welder from Darling Store Fixtures and enjoyed farming. He enjoyed telling stories and spending time with his children and grandchildren. He liked to watch wildlife with his binoculars and loved Hallmark movies. He was of the Christian faith. On September 9, 1977, he married Brenda Hall Ladd. They recently celebrated their 46th anniversary. In addition to his wife, other survivors include his children, Shelby (David) Burkheart of Corning, Jason W. (Karie) Skaggs of Jacksonville, NC and Billy L. (Pam) Skaggs of Poplar Bluff, MO; brothers, Benny Skaggs of Success and Rex (Gloria) Skaggs of Corning; grandchildren, Brent and Owen Burkheart, Hallie, Matthew and Ivy Skaggs; and several other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents Lowell “Joe” and Helen (Toombs) Skaggs, brother, Windell Skaggs, sister, Kathy Welker and sister-in-law, Karon Skaggs. Visitation was held Friday, November 24, 2023 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Ermert Funeral Home in Corning. Funeral service conducted Saturday, November 25, 2023 at 12:00 noon at Ermert Funeral Home. Burial followed at Corning Cemetery. Online condolences: www.ermertfuneralhome.
Joe Nolan, 64, of Knobel, AR., passed away Saturday, November 18, 2023 at home surrounded by his family. Mr. Nolan was born July 4, 1959 in Paragould, AR. He was a self-employed farmer. He enjoyed deer hunting, being outdoors working his farm and teasing his grandchildren.
Three Corning Middle School students, Dixie Martin, Adalynn Moser and Mia Curtis will advance to the Clay County Spelling Bee after earning the top three spots in the Corning Middle School Spelling Bee held on Wednesday, Nov. 15. These expert spellers will advance to the Clay County Spelling Bee hosted in Piggott.
The Corning Chamber of Commerce is hosting the 2023 Chamber Christmas Banquet on Thursday, Dec. 14 at the M.B. Ainley, Jr. Community Center. The theme for the table decorating contest is “Merry and Bright”. Participants may provide a centerpiece on their table for a door prize. Tables may be bedecked on the day of the event after 10 a.m. to be completed by 4:30 p.m. for judging. Certificates will be presented during the evening to the table winners.
The registration deadline for families to participant in the Shop with a Hero event hosted by Corning Cares is Nov. 30.
Did you know that diabetes affects more than 37 million US adults, and interestingly, 1 in 5 of them do not know they have it? Diabetes is the eighth-leading cause of death in the United States, as diabetes is the number one cause of kidney failure, lower- limb amputations, and adult blindness. Diabetes is a chronic health condition that affects how your body turns food into energy.
Registration for the Miss Candy Cane Pageant is now open. The pageant will be Dec.