News
ACAAA shines Member Spotlight on CEA, Allison Howell
Allison Howell, Clay County Extension Agent, was selected this week for the Arkansas County Agriculture Agents Association (ACAAA) Spotlight. Howell was asked specific questions about herself and below are her responses.
Photos of trespassers lead to 2 arrests
In a news release from the Clay County Sheriff’s Department, it was stated that on Feb. 20, 2023 at 3:45 p.m., a Clay County Deputy received a call about some individuals having photographs of some individuals trespassing on their property. The caller’s residence is approximately 3 miles west of St. Francis and 4 miles north of Piggott. A deputy was on his way to the call and met the vehicle that was photographed at the location. The deputy turned around and stopped the vehicle traveling southbound on 4th Street in Piggott. The deputy made contact with the driver Kathy Newman, 57, of Paragould and the passenger John K. Holmes, 65, of Paragould. The deputy noticed the vehicle was loaded down with numerous items. Newman and Holmes were placed under arrest. After being detained the department received another call from an individual from the Nimmons area. They reported two individuals were trespassing on the property early that day. After reviewing the pictures, it was determined that it was Newman and Holmes. The Sheriff’s Department was assisted by the Piggott Police Department.
Continued prayers are needed for Casey Redmon who saw her oncologist last week
Continued prayers are needed for Casey Redmon who saw her oncologist last week. She started taking chemo pills again and while the side effects are manageable, they are uncomfortable. She will have an MRI of her brain in a couple weeks to see if the chemo is working.
First ‘Lunch and Learn’ held on vegetable gardening
The first Lunch and Learn Educational Program was held February 17 at the M.B. Ainley, Jr. Community Center. Nine people came for a light lunch and educational program on vegetable gardening. Stewart Runsick, County Extension Agent-Staff Chair presented the program focusing on issues distinctively pertaining to producing a garden in Corning, such as soil fertility, composting, insect and disease control, site selection, sunlight and watering. Runsick presented the gardening web page and resources available to the public through the University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture. The group chose future topics that were important to them. The next presentation will be the third Friday in March with the focus on controlling the Eastern Mole and lawn weed control. Runsick stated, “Hopefully people will continue to participate, and the series can be done each month on a different topic. Everyone is welcome to participate. I hope the participation increases as we go along.”
Corning raises $10,184.81 for Make-A-Wish
Volunteers from the community and local businesses worked to make children’s wishes come true at the Corning Have-A-Heart road block on Friday, Feb. 10. This year marks 25 years of Have-a-Heart. Donations from the road block help grant the wishes of children battling critical illnesses in Northeast Arkansas and the Corning community.
Notices
Corning City Council meets second Monday of each month, 6:00 p.m., in City Hall. Clay County Quorum Court, Third Monday each month, 7:00 p.m., alternating between Corning and Piggott courthouses.
CORNING SCHOOL MENU FEBRUARY 20-24
BREAKFAST: MONDAY: NO SCHOOL TUESDAY: Oatmeal or Cereal, Toast, Fruit, Juice, Milk WEDNESDAY: Ham, Egg, Cheese Breakfast Bar or Cereal, Yogurt, Fruit, Juice, Milk THURSDAY: Cinnamon Toast Crunch Bar or Cereal, Fruit, Juice, Milk FRIDAY: Sausage, Egg Cheese Biscuit or Cereal, Fruit, Juice, Milk LUNCH: MONDAY: NO SCHOOL TUESDAY: Chicken Noodle, Hot Roll, Tossed Salad, Cooked Carrots, Fruit WEDNESDAY: Chili, Crackers or Fritos, Cheese Cup, Veggie Sticks, Applesauce, Cinnamon Roll THURSDAY: Hamburger, French Fries, Lettuce/ Tomato Cup, Veggie Sticks, Fruit FRIDAY: Pizza, Salad, Corn, W/G Cookie, Fruit .