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Datto fireworks show ignites sky

The town of Datto lit up the Clay County sky with a brilliant fireworks display on the evening of Saturday, June 25. Spectators enjoyed an acoustic performance prior to the show by local band Black River Rising at 7 p.m. The pyrotechnics show which began at 9 p.m. was manned by Steven Peterson, Tyler Edington, Jacob Price and Rhett Eddington.

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Brian Kinder

Brian Kinder high-fives Christopher Young during The Kinders’ performance at Park Elementary on June 28. It was the last program this year in the Corning Public Library’s summer reading program.

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Parade ready

Veterans George Lowe and Earl Ladyman get the Arkansas and U.S. Flag ready for the National Guard to carry during the Corning 4th of July Homecoming Parade.

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4th of July Parade Line-Up

Olive Street - Pageant contestants, fire trucks and politicians Market Street - Antique farm equipment, bicycles, antique cars and trucks Chestnut Street - decorated four-wheelers, go-carts and golf carts, horses Arnold, Lucien and Bryan - new farm equipment. 2 nd Street - All floats will be assigned a position .

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4th of July Pageant winners

Infant Miss Independence Court Age Group: 0-11 Months Queen Hudsyn Murray and Best Personality 1st Runner Up - Tilly Mae Gomer and Best Dressed 2nd Alternate - Emerald Valdez and Prettiest Smile 3rd Alternate - Sylvi Gough 4th Alternate - Everlyn Cole Tiny Miss Independence Court Age Group: 12-23 Months Queen Charlotte Rudd and Best Dressed 1st Alternate - Coralie French and Best Personality 2nd Alternate - Rylee Newell and Prettiest Smile 3rd Alternate - Jadelynn Browning 4th Alternate - Freya Russom Toddler Miss Independence Court Age Group: 2-3 Year Olds Queen Meredith Standley, Best Personality 1st Alternate - Korijo Godwin, Prettiest Smile 2nd Alternate - Parker Love McAllister, Best Dressed 3rd Alternate - Lennon Gilmore 4th Alternate - Lennyn Grooms Petite Miss Independence Court Age Group: 4-6 Year Olds Queen Korleigh Glasgow, Best Personality 1st Alternate - Heidi Benson 2nd Alternate - Vivian DeVault 3rd Alternate - Eliana Rudd, Best Dressed 4th Alternate - Graceyn Banning .

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