By PAM LOWE Clay County Courier The Corning City Council conducted a concise meeting on Monday, August 8 at 6 p.m. in the City Hall with a public meeting scheduled immediately following the regular meeting.
By PAM LOWE Clay County Courier The Corning Chamber of Commerce held its August luncheon at the Parkview Restaurant on Monday, August 8 at 11:30 a.m. The meeting was conducted by Vice President Amanda Wiedeman.
By PAM Lowe Clay County Courier There is a new Family and Consumer Science Extension Agent in Clay County, and her name is Christin Holmes. Holmes was hired after the retirement of former FCS Agent, Debbie Baker and started in her new position on August 1.
The following article appears in the August 2022 issue of Editor and Publisher and is published in the Clay County Courier with permission. By Alyssa Choiniere Editor and Publisher CherryRoad Media CEO and founder Jeremy Gulban started his business with specific goals and values in mind but without a specific set of plans.
The Clay County Courier received a nice surprise in the form of a gift from Paul Wade, resident at the Corning Therapy and Living Center. The gift, a puzzle completed by Wade, is a beautiful scene of a country cottage. Paul’s hobbies include working on puzzles and gardening. He recently completed the puzzle and had it presented to the Courier. The puzzle was then framed and brought to Paul for a photograph and to thank him in person for his thoughtfulness and the gift. The puzzle will hang on the wall at the Courier office for visitors to enjoy along with a framed noted providing information of the gift from Paul.
POCAHONTAS, AR —BRTC will be extending their hours from August 15th through the 17th to allow students extra time to visit campus and register for classes, purchase their textbooks, and work out their financial aid.
Larry Murley, former Clay County resident and 1956 Corning High School graduate, has implemented creativity paired with his life experiences to pen six books and two books of poetry. Larry began writing in 2013 with his first book, “Loss of Innocence, A Viet Nam War Story.” “It was the start of something awesome,” he said. “The book detailed my service in Vietnam in 1962. More than that, it gave birth in me a desire to write, a desire to tell stories that I had been acquainted with during my life.” Larry signed copies of his books at a book signing on Saturday, August 6 at Kroger near College Station, Texas.
Pocahontas, AR – The Arkansas EMT Association honored local Paramedic Matt Smith as the 2022 Arkansas EMS Instructor of the Year at its annual conference held in Hot Springs. Smith served as the EMS Program Director at Black River Technical College through July 2022 and continues to work as a medic and instructor with ProMed Ambulance as he furthers his education. Over the years, Matt Smith has been instrumental in preparing all levels of EMS professionals across Northeast Arkansas. His commitment to high-quality instruction and exceptional teaching style led to the expansion of health services not only in the local community but across the state.
JONESBORO — Arkansas State University will conduct its 2022 Summer Commencement at 7 p.m. Friday, Aug.
by M urley The Clay County Courier is happy to announce the addition of a new columnist, Larry Murley. Larry is a 1956 graduate of Corning High School and is coming full circle as he will be writing for his hometown newspaper about his recollections of growing up in Clay County as well as his vast life experiences.