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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.

Two Corning residents are facing felony charges after police executed warrants in connection to a reported threat earlier this week.

The Corning Chamber of Commerce will host Saturday Night Bingo on March 8 at the MB Ainley, Jr. Community Center with games starting at 6 p.m. Doors will open at 5:15 p.m. Cash prizes for each game. Winner takes all for the last game of the night. The March special includes one book of games for $25 or grab two books for only $40.

There will be a Community Expo on March 18 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the M.B. Ainley Jr. Community Center. The event will be a business expo and a health and career/job fair. 1st Choice Healthcare will be providing free vision and hearing screenings. The Mobile Workforce Center will be providing employment services, Pocahontas Medical Clinic will provide free glucose, blood pressure and BMI screenings, while Piggott Health System will be providing free stroke risk screenings. The Corning Park Elementary Gifted and Talented will be selling treats, crafts and scented products at the event.

The USDA Food Distribution for Clay County has been rescheduled for March 4. The event is sponsored by the Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas and will be held at the Agape Mission Outreach.