Second arrest made in Corning residential break-in case
Authorities have made a second arrest in connection to a months-long investigation into a residential break-in in Corning.
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Corning Alumni encouraged to support scholarship fund for CHS Class of 2025
Former residents of Corning and alumni of Corning High School have an opportunity to give back by contributing to a scholarship fund for the CHS Class of 2025.
Clay County man arrested on drug, evidence tampering charges
A Rector man was arrested on multiple charges after law enforcement responded to a report of a male subject with a knife outside a residence, according to the Clay County Sheriff’s Department.
Corning GT students attend Story Store at WBU
The Corning Middle School GT students attended the Story Store at WBU on Feb. 27. Easton Jett, the regional winner, had an excerpt of his story as a part of the Story Store production.
School Notes
The Corning School Board met in a special called meeting on Monday, Feb. 24 at 5:00. All members were present. The board approved the Proposed Budget of Expenditures with Tax Levy for Fiscal Year Beginning July 1, 2026 to and including June 30, 2027 and to approve Sample Ballot for the May election. In other business, the board approved a student legal transfer to Oak Grove. There being no further business, President Scobey adjourned the meeting.
WBU announces President’s and Dean’s List for Fall 2024
Williams Baptist University has released the names of students on the President’s and Dean’s Lists for the 2024 fall semester. The President’s List includes those full-time students who achieved a perfect 4.0 grade point average, while the Dean’s List consists of those with at least a 3.5 GPA. WBU is a private, Christian university in Walnut Ridge, Ark.
Governor Sanders announces Arkansas LAUNCH
Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders today announced Arkansas LAUNCH, a skills-based platform designed to connect jobseekers with opportunities and help employers find the skilled workers they need – quickly, easily, and for free.
Have-A-Heart Wish-A-Thon sets fundraising record in Northeast Arkansas
The 27th annual Have-A-Heart Wish-A-Thon on Feb. 14 raised more than $547,000 across Northeast Arkansas, setting a new record for the event.
School Notes
The Corning School Board met at 5:00 p.m. on Feb. 17 in the boardroom with four members present. President Scobey was unable to attend. Also in attendance was Michael Dobbs from First Security Beardsley Financial Advisors. The first items on the agenda were the approval of minutes followed by the financial report.