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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.
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Cooperative Extension Service agents provide professional development training for thousands of Arkansas childcare professionals
LITTLE ROCK — In Arkansas, childcare providers are required to complete a minimum of 15 hours of professional development annually. Family and Consumer Sciences Agents with the Cooperative Extension Service, part of the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture, helped meet this need by conducting professional development training online and in person for thousands of childcare providers in 2022.
Piggott Chamber E Waste Drive
The Piggott Area Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the Northeast Arkansas Regional Landfill, is holding an E-waste collection beginning Wednesday, Jan. 18. The collection is planned to assist residents in the disposal of electronic waste, and other such items, and there is no charge to county residents.
Celebrating Our School Resource Officer Terr
from Law Enforcement Appreciation Day is celebrated on January 9 and of course we wanted to show our support for Sergeant Ladd’s five years of service to our school district. During lunch on Monday the Corning School District honored our School Resource Officer Terry Ladd with a reception.
Awww, The Written Word…
One of the greatest gifts to civilization, the gift of writing. Now, the innermost thoughts of man can be put down on papyrus, or a stretched skin, a slate of clay, a metal sheet, a piece of wood or a rock wall.
Gospel Talent Inspires from the Ford Room Stage Jan 19
Two gospel singers you never heard of will be performing at the Ford Room at 7 p.m. on Jan. 19 , doors opening at 6 p.m. for browsing and buffet grazing. That you’ve never heard of these singers must not keep you away from the event because these gospel singers have credentials you’ll appreciate. By the way, you’ve heard them sing and when that first phrase of melody caresses your ears, you’ll remember, but you probably don’t remember their names.
Jeremy Wooldridge
The 94th General Assembly will convene at noon on Monday, January 9. The House will have 26 new members taking the oath of office and 74 returning members.
State Capitol Week in Review
From LITTLE ROCK – School choice, prison expansion and tax cuts are expected to be the highlights of the 2023 regular legislative session that convenes on Monday, January 9. Also on the agenda will be legislation to improve the reading skills of elementary school students.
Keep groundhogs out of the garden
Groundhogs take center stage on February 2nd. Individuals across the country anxiously await the news of whether one of these furry fellows sees his shadow or not - the latter indicating that an early spring is on the horizon.
Around the Kitchen Table with Nanny
Bring consommé to a boil; add rice. Cover and cook over low heat for about 25 minutes or until liquid is absorbed, Sauté green pepper, onion, mushrooms and pepperoni in oil in a saucepan. Add tomatoes and salt; simmer, uncovered for 20 minutes. stir rice into tomato mixture, Place half the mixture in a 6 1/2 by 2-inch baking dish. Sprinkle half the cheese. Repeat layers. Bake in a preheated 350-degree oven for 20 minutes until bubbly. Yield: 4-6 servings.