City officer moves to Clay Co. law enforcement
Corning Police Lt. Ashley Vaughn was surprised with a reception by her Corning Police Department colleagues on Thursday, Feb.
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CHS celebrates Senior Night
Corning High School celebrated the 2023 seniors and their families on Monday, Feb. 6 during Senior Night at the Corning Bobcat gymnasium. The ceremony originally set for Feb. 2 was postponed due to the icy weather last week. The ceremony took place after the 7 p.m. Jr. Bobcats game during the District 3A-3 Jr. High Tournament when the Jr. Cats faced the Jr. Manila Lions.
“Rosie” Smith choosen as February Artist of the Month
Rosemary “Rosie” Smith October 14, 1930 April 28, 2012 Rosie was interested in sketching at an early age. She started oil painting about 1970 then continued to about 2006. She became very interested in Indian artifacts after moving to their farm which is located in Success where some of the Indians on the Trail of Tears went through near Current View. She loved Indians and began painting them after inspirations from collecting arrowheads. She took a trip to Taos, New Mexico with Pat Ballenger Herd in 1998 to explore and take some painting lessons. A trip of a lifetime for her! She loved her painting trailer on the farm until she had to move to town (Corning in 1997). Many Corning residents have some of her paintings that she had shared. Her paintings still remain and will be passed on to kids and grandkids. If you are interested in a canvas copy of one of her paintings please get in contact with her daughter, Debbie.
Moser sisters head to State spelling bee
The Moser sisters’ love of reading has served them well. The siblings share a special gift of orthography. Adalynn Moser took 1st Place in the Clay County Spelling Bee held Tuesday, Feb. 7 in the CHS auditorium. She will advance to the State Spelling Bee in Little Rock in March. Her sibling, Rowan Moser earned the title of Alternate during the county spelling bee which means she will also be going to State. Piggott students competed along with Corning in the county spelling bee.
School Notes
This week we at Corning Schools are celebrating National School Counseling Week. School counselors offer a unique contribution to a school district.
Fall 2022 A-State Chancellor’s and Dean’s Lists
JONESBORO – Clay County students on the Chancellor’s and Dean’s Lists for the fall 2022 semester at Arkansas State University have been announced. This list recognizes Clay County undergraduate students who achieved the highest grade-point averages while enrolled in a minimum of 12 credit hours of study.
Come learn technical skills for work & personal life
The Clay County 4-H Tech Changemakers plan to help the community thrive by providing information to help close the digital divide while increasing access to in-demand digital skills. These workshops are FREE and open to everyone.
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.
Amendments gut SB43
In part due to the slow start to the 2023 Regular Session, SB43 has been among the bills to receive the most attention so far. The bill, which sought to classify drag performances as adult-oriented business, easily cleared the Senate Committee on City, County, and Local Affairs the second week of session and sailed out of the Senate early the following week.
sesquicentennial snapshot
Celebrating 150 Years of the City of Corning & Clay County in 2023 Article from Clay County Courier archieves: By J.M. Oliver, Jr.