In many parts of the country, April marks a return to warm temperatures, landscapes marked by blooming foliage and perhaps even a colorful flower or two. April also signals tax season, a notion that may elicit different reactions than warmer weather and budding plants, particularly among those who do not anticipate receiving a tax refund.
Jared Selig of Corning was named to The University of Alabama Presidents List for Fall Semester 2024.
Fisher Francis of Corning, AR, was named to the fall 2024 Dean’s List at the University of Central Arkansas.
Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders today announced the Bell to Bell, No Cell Act, legislation that would ban smartphones and other personal electronic devices like smart watches from every single public school in Arkansas, beginning in the 2025-2026 school year. Senator Tyler Dees (District 35) and Representative Jon Eubanks (District 46) are sponsoring the bill in the legislature.
The Corning School Board met in a special called meeting on Jan. 24, at 12:00 noon. During the meeting, the board heard a presentation from Michael Dobbs from First Security Beardsley concerning soliciting bids for the construction bonds for the new high school project. The board granted permission to proceed with the solicitation of the bond bids. There being no further business, President Scobey adjourned the meeting.
Kenzie Blanchard of Corning, AR, was named a Presidential Scholar at the University of Central Arkansas for fall 2024.
wishes to thank everyone for the prayers, flowers, cards, food, and support during our time of loss. Thank you Ermert Funeral Home and Brother Herb Ellis for the beautiful service. Also we wish to thank Arkansas Nurses Honor Guard for their tribute to Angie LPN. Thank you to Calvary Baptist Church, Corning, for the meal after the service.
A Corning Police Department officer narrowly avoided being struck during a traffic stop on Jan. 18, leading to the arrest of a man on multiple charges.
The Department of Public Safety (DPS) and Arkansas State Police (ASP) have launched a new webpage dedicated to assisting victims of human trafficking.