MEMPHIS, Tenn. — If the proposed America Competes Act is passed, the United States will see a “revolutionary change in trade law,” Stephen Vaden, judge on the Court of International Trade, told attendees at this year’s Mid-South Agricultural and Environmental Law Conference.
LaJeasta Branum recently broke her ankle in several places. She found out this week that surgery will not be required.
In the evolving world of education, there are some things that never change. Like good news.
The final testing dates for the 2022–2023 school year have been set. The attached calendar includes the required assessments at grades K–12.
The Arkansas Department of Education (ADE) Office of Computer Science is pleased to announce the continuation of our partnership with the Arkansas Public School Resource Center (APSRC) and Arkansas State University (AState) to deliver high quality computer science and computing concurrent credit courses through AState’s UpSkill program.
Children of all ages enjoyed the first of two Water Slide Days at the M.B. Ainley, Jr. Community Center on Saturday, July 23. Community children played in kiddie pools, and two water slides cooling off during the hot day. The Corning Volunteer Fire Department came out to fill the pools of the water slides, sprayed kids with water and allowed them to play with the water hoses. Refreshments were available from vendors Loreli’s Ice and Mr. Taco Mexican Grill.
It is estimated that the average family will spend more than $600 per child on back-to-school shopping this year. This time of year can bring a financial burden to many families across Arkansas. That is why we want to remind you about the upcoming Arkansas Sales Tax holiday.
LITTLE ROCK – Every year the sales tax holiday is the first weekend in August. This year it will be Saturday, August 6, and Sunday, August 7.
LITTLE ROCK – Governor Asa Hutchinson issued the following statement in regards to the Arkansas Legislative Council’s decision on the use of money from the American Rescue Plan. “While I am pleased the Arkansas Legislative Council supports funding bonus pay for teachers, their action to rescind $500 million in spending authority for the Arkansas Department of Education is contrary to the Council’s statutory authority and contrary to the principles of separation of powers underlying the Arkansas Revenue Stabilization Act.
Clay County and the City of Corning will be celebrating their 150 anniversary in 2023. Corning residents are invited to attend a meeting hosted by Growing Corning Together to discuss the upcoming anniversary celebration next year. Input from the community is welcome. A representative will be present at the meeting to discuss memorabilia for the event. The meeting will be held Thursday, July 28 at 6 p.m. at the M.B. Ainley, Jr. Community Center.