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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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Players and cheerleaders

BREAKFAST: MONDAY: Sausage Pancake on a Stick or Cereal, Yogurt, Fruit, Juice, Milk TUESDAY: Cinnamon Toast Crunch Bar or French Toast Sticks, Yogurt, Yogurt, Fruit, Juice, Milk WEDNESDAY: Cereal or Donut, Yogurt, Fruit, Juice, Milk THURSDAY: Oatmeal w/Toast or Cereal Bar, Yogurt, Fruit, Juice, Milk FRIDAY: Breakfast Burrito or Cereal, Yogurt or Cheese Stick, Fruit, Juice, Milk LUNCH: MONDAY: Chicken Sandwich, Lettuce/Tomato Cup, Potato Wedges, Corn, Fruit TUESDAY: Bosco Cheese Sticks, Marina Sauce, Cooked Broccoli, Tossed Salad, Fruit WEDNESDAY: Turkey & Dressing, Mashed Potatoes, Gravy, Hot Roll, Green Beans, Sweet Potatoes, Manager’s Choice of Dessert THURSDAY: Pizza, Tossed Salad, Veggie Sticks, Fruit FRIDAY: Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwich, Cheese Stick, Chips, Carrot Sticks, Raisins

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Arkansas Medicaid eligibility review expected to start in January – DHS officials

The Arkansas Department of Human Services is ready to “unwind” Medicaid coverage for thousands of Arkansans who gained access to the health insurance program when the federal government declared a public health emergency in 2020, officials said Friday. The public health emergency (PHE) declared at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic will likely end in January, with an announcement expected in the next week, DHS officials said during a media briefing.

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Courier Policy for Society Page

The Clay County Courier welcomes news of weddings, engagements, bridal showers, cradle showers, birthday parties, family reunions, birth announcements, vacation and trip news, church outings and club meetings; etc. for use on the Society page. There is no charge for publishing such articles, and pictures are welcome. An easy option to submit Society news is to email news and photos to Pam Lowe at pamlowe@claycountycourier.com. Readers may also bring news into the Courier office to submit articles and photos.

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Annual VFW Toy Drive underway

The Rapert-Poyner VFW Post#8347isholdingtheir annual Christmas Toy Drive for needy children in the community. For the past six years the veterans have collected toys, wrapped and delivered them to families needing assistance with Christmas gifts for children.

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Veteran Events on Nov. 11

CHS is hosting a Veteran Day Program on Friday, Nov. 11 at 9 a.m. at the high school auditorium. Veterans report to the library. The VFW is having a ceremony at the courthouse at the Veteran Memorial at 11 a.m.The public is invited to both events.

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