Railroad crossing closed this week for repairs
Workers repair the Union Pacific railroad tracks at Hwy 62/E. Elm Street crossing in Corning.
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CORNING SCHOOL MENU – MAY 9 – MAY 13
BREAKFAST: MONDAY: Breakfast Pizza or Cereal, Toast, Jelly, Banana, Juice, Milk TUESDAY: Dutch Waffle or Cereal, Yogurt, Pineapples, Juice, Milk WEDNESDAY: French Toast Sticks or Cereal, Toast, Jelly, Apple, Juice, Milk THURSDAY: Muffin or THURSDAY: Muffin or Cerreal, Yogurt, Oranges, Juice, Milk FRIDAY: Sausage, Biscuit, Gravy or Cereal, Toast, Jelly, Applesauce, Juice, Milk LUNCH: MONDAY: Hamburger w/ Cheese, Lettuce, Tomato, French Fries, Veggie Sticks, Chilled Fruit TUESDAY: Spaghetti, Green TUESDAY: Spaghetti, Green Beans, Tossed Salad, Wacky Cake, Chilled Fruit WEDNESDAY: Chicken Poppers w/Sweet and Sour Fried Rice, Egg Roll@CHS, Cucumber slices, Fortune Cookie, Chilled Fruit THURSDAY: Pizza or Pizza Stick@CHS, Corn, Tossed Salad, Chilled Fruit FRIDAY: Beef Nachos, Beans, FRIDAY: Beef Nachos, Beans, Corn, Tossed Salad, Rice Crispy Treat, Chilled Fruit .
Mudcatters have successful season opener
The Mississippi Mudcatters hit Old Man River for a successful haul in the first fishing excursion of the 2022 season on Thursday, April 28. The fishing team caught 15 fish totaling 285 pounds. The largest catfish weighed 61 pounds. Pictured on Dennis Haines, Glen Young, Wayne Hendley. Not pictured is Sonny Rigdon.
Local young lady performs in Lion King Jr.
Eight-year-old Annalee Shourd recently starred in the first production from the newly formed Studio 67 Theater Company in Pocahontas. The young actress performed in the role of Sarabi, Simba’s mom and several ensemble parts in Lion King Jr. The inaugural play ran April 21-23 at the St. Paul Catholic School gymnasium. She is the daughter of Chris and Danielle Shourd of Corning.
Election Commission to hold Public Testing
The Clay County Election Commissioners will conduct the Logic and Accuracy Testing and will also have Public Testing on Saturday, April 30, at the Corning Election Warehouse at 10:00 a.m. The public is invited to attend. For more information about this testing, please call the County Election Coordinator, Karen Cagle, at 870) 240-3295.
From The Courier Files 1903
Joe Steinberg, wife and five sons, and Mrs. Steinberg’s sister, Miss Hammerschlach of Europe, arrived Wednesday from Poplar Bluff with their household goods and now occupy Frank Harris’ residence property, lately vacated by J.N. Martin and family on the Northeast corner of Third and Vine streets. Mr. Steinberg also has a carload of dry goods and store fixtures, which he moved from his recent place of business in Poplar Bluff.
For Your Information
Tax deductible donations are being accepted for Corning’s recreational project, including: M. B.
1st Choice Healthcare procures Mobile Health Clinic
1st Choice Healthcare recently acquired a 40-foot customized RV, equipped with two exam rooms and x-ray to help care for patients, age 2 and up. The RV will be staffed by a highly trained care team which includes a medical provider specializing in family medicine. The ADA accessible mobile clinic will be run by appointments but can take walk-ins as time allows.
Tax refund offers chance to build wealth
LITTLE ROCK — Now that the 2021 tax filing deadline has come and gone, many consumers are eagerly awaiting their tax refunds and perhaps planning how to use them. While there’s endless spending possibilities, the best choice may be not to spend at all.
Local Grants Awarded to Eight Local Nonprofits
Pocahontas, Ark. – North Delta Community Foundation, an affiliate of Arkansas Community Foundation, announced $8,000 in Giving Tree grants for nonprofits in Clay, Lawrence and Randolph counties.