Pollard Picnic & Pageants set for July 8
The annual Pollard Picnic will be held Saturday, July 8 at Pollard, Arkansas. Fried chicken dinners, music, baseball games, games for children, and beauty pageants will highlight the picnic.
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Glenda Faye Sollis
Glenda Faye Sollis, 80, of Hot Springs, went to be with the Lord on June 4, 2023. She was born on July 4, 1942, in Lafe, Arkansas to Leon and Betty Brewer. She had many health issues over the years, and she is suffering no more. The last few days, she was so joyful, thankful for everything and most of all was able to share the Love of Jesus Christ with so many during her time at CHI Hospital and CHI Encompass Health Rehab before coming home to spend her last days with the love of her life for almost 61 years. She was Southern Baptist and taught many classes over the years.
Library Summer Reading Program schedule continues
The Corning Public Library continues to host their annual Summer Reading Program during the month of June. The theme is “All Together Now” with a focus is on anti-bullying, community, and kindness.
Sue Leach
Sue Leach, 76, of Corning passed away June 8, 2023 at Flo & Phil Hospice House in Jonesboro. Mrs.
Harmful Algal Bloom Advisory for Victory Lake
NORTH LITTLE ROCK—The Arkansas Department of Energy and Environment Division of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has issued a Harmful Algal Bloom Advisory for Victory Lake in Clay County, AR. The public is advised to avoid contact with the lake in the affected area.
CORNING SCHOOL MENU JUNE 19th-23rd
MONDAY: BBQ Sandwich, Coleslaw, Baked Beans, Banana TUESDAY: Corn Dogs, White Beans, Veggie Sticks, Apple Slices WEDNESDAY: Chicken Spaghetti, Green Beans, Salad, Mixed Fruit THURSDAY: Popcorn Chicken, Fried Rice, Green Peas, Carrots, Mandarian Oranges FRIDAY: Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwich, Chips, Veggie Juice, Veggie Sticks, Fruit
BRTC announces Practical Nursing Pinning and Graduation
POCAHONTAS, AR — Black River Technical College is pleased to announce the Summer Practical Nursing pinning and graduation ceremony will be held on Tuesday, June 27 at 6:30 p.m. in the Randolph County Development Center on the Pocahontas Campus.
Corning takes junior division title in Shooting Sports State Championship
JACKSONVILLE — After five weekends of stiff competition and a grueling six-match elimination championship, the young shooters from Corning Trap Team Squad 2 came out victorious at the 2023 state championship of the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission’s Youth Shooting Sports Program on Friday, June 2, held at the Arkansas Game and Fish Foundation Jacksonville Shooting Sports Complex.
May Welcome Center Report
WELCOME CENTER REPORT Hello Clay County Courier readers, We are getting closer and closer to summer vacation season! The schools are getting out and families are traveling for university graduations. We had a great National Travel and Tourism Week here in Corning.
Williams named CBC Artist of the Month
The Corning Beautification Committee would like to congratulate Lindsey George Williams for being chosen as the Artist of the Month for June. Lindsey is a native of Corning and a 2009 Corning High School graduate. Williams said she has always been interested in art. “I love doodling/sketching and hand-lettering,” she said. “Painting is a therapeutic hobby for me and I started sharing my pieces on Facebook in January 2023.” Lindsey is a third and fourth grade teacher in the Corning School District at Park Elementary. She is also an active member of the First Baptist Church in Corning. She is married to Jared Williams and the couple have two sons, Brooks, age 8 and Linkin, who is 3 years old. Lindsey’s artwork will be on display all month at the M.B. Ainley, Jr. Community Center for the public to enjoy.