Anna Louise Eaton
Anna Louise Eaton passed away at her home in Fort Smith, AR on July 14, 2023 at the age of 97. She was born in Rector, AR on December 4, 1925 to Ezra L.
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Summer reading prizes . . .
Young people participating in the 2023 Summer Reading Program “All Together Now” kept track of the books they read beginning on June 6. The readers turned in their reading logs by July 11. Pictured are some of the readers with their bag of prizes.
Melvieda Hays
Melvieda Hays, 88 of Corning, AR., passed away July 14, 2023 at home. Mrs.
LEARNS in limbo
Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders’s signature legislative accomplishment, the controversial LEARNS Act, has had a pretty rough go of it. To start, there was its path to passage in the 2023 Regular Session.
Gary Prince to perform
In addition to the musical highlights to be offered at the Ford Room on Thursday, July 20, the VIP Meet and Greet will again be a treat. Mavis Smith Auction Company will again donate a light buffet supper for VIP ticket holders. It has been a remarkable journey for the Sugar Creek group. Rector music lovers will enjoy socializing with the men and discussing their career and talent.
GCT hosts Water Slide Day
Growing Corning Together will be hosting free Water Slide Days for the community. Kids of all ages will be able to enjoy the first of two Water Slide Days at the Corning Community Center on Saturday, July 22 from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. The event is open for all ages. The date for the second Water Slide Day is August 26.
St. Francis Picnic wrap-up
Despite the usual hot summer weather, good crowds were on hand for the traditional food, fun and pageants Saturday as the annual St. Francis Picnic was held. The picnic is held in mid-July each year, with the proceeds benefiting both the Hall and Gravel Hill Cemeteries.
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