Leo Hudson, 90, of Corning, AR., passed away Friday, September 29, 2023 at Corning Therapy and Living Center in Corning, AR. Mr. Hudson was born in Tryon, OK., on September 3, 1933. He was a retired truck driver and farmer. He enjoyed whittling sticks, Cardinal baseball, spending time with his family and talking with truckers who were passing through. He was of the Baptist faith.
Fall is here and cooler temperatures will follow soon. Those of us who like to bake are getting ready to use our ovens and bake some of our favorite quick loaf bread recipes. Three of my favorites are Pumpkin Break, Banana Nut Bread, and Cranberry Bread. However, not all Quick Breads are sweet.
Marion Homer (Popeye) Brown, 76, of Pollard, Arkansas, passed away September 15, 2023, at home surrounded by family and friends. He was born on December 31, 1946, in Pollard, Arkansas, and was the son of Arth and Betty (Williams) Brown.
The annual fall workday at Brockett Cemetery is scheduled for Saturday, October 14, 2023, weather permitting. Plans are to reschedule if weather does not permit. Brockett Cemetery is located on Highway 115 between Pocahontas and Maynard (in the Brockett Community near Stokes). Brockett Cemetery scheduled workdays are the second Saturday in March and the second Saturday in October.
Filing Period for party and non-partisan candidates will be from Nov. 6 to Nov.
Chili enthusiasts and food lovers are invited to a sizzling showdown of flavors at this year’s Chili Cookoff in the parking lot across from Wynn Park during the Harvest Festival. The event, sponsored by the Corning Chamber of Commerce, is Saturday, Oct. 28 from 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Appearing before Judge Skip Mooney from Jonesboro in District Court in the Eastern District of Clay County on Sept. 28, 2023, were Rhonda Michelle Parks, 42, of Piggott, and Anita Joyce Parks, 69, of Piggott. Their attorney, James Hensley of Conway, stated he wished to represent both defendants and present their cases together which was honored by Judge Mooney.
On Sunday afternoon, October 1, 2023, the Clay County Sheriff’s Department was notified about a Facebook post that threatened violence with a .45 caliber handgun toward the general public traveling Hwy 211 Northwest of Success. The individual who made the threat lived in the Success area. The Sheriff’s Department started an investigation into the matter. The department found that the individual was a convicted felon and was on probation out of Missouri. The Sheriff’s Department contacted Arkansas Probation and Parole to see who was supervising him. The Sheriff’s Department was advised that Arkansas had no record of him transferring to Arkansas and was not supervised. The County Sheriff’s Department contacted Missouri Probation and Parole and was advised that they knew nothing about him living in Arkansas and that he was not supposed to be in Arkansas. The Sheriff’s Department obtained a search warrant for 2571 Hwy 211 outside of Success. The Sheriff’s Department executed the search on October 3rd at approximately 3:50 p.m. The Sheriff’s Department did not find a weapon but found several recently fired empty .45 caliber shell casings in the yard and .45 caliber ammunition in the house. During the search of the house several drug-related items were found in plain view. The Sheriff’s Department arrested 40-year-old Alex Ross Shelton. He was transported to the Clay County Detention Center and booked on the following charges. Possession of Methamphetamine and Felony Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.
86.9 Percent of Schools Earned the Same Letter Grade or Higher LITTLE ROCK – According to the accountability reports released today by the Arkansas Department of Education, 86.9 percent of schools earned the same letter grade or a higher grade in 2023. Letter grades reflect a school’s overall performance.
The Rapert-Poyner VFW Post #8347 is holding their annual raffle to be drawn on Saturday, Oct. 28 at Wynn Park during the Harvest Festival.