Peoria man arrested in traffic stop for drugs, firearm and cash
A routine traffic stop in Corning led to the arrest of a Peoria, Illinois man after police discovered drugs, a firearm and thousands in cash in his vehicle.
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Clay County traffic stop leads to arrests, drug charges
A high-speed pursuit on U.S. Highway 62 between Piggott and St. Francis on Jan. 18 ended with two people in custody and multiple drug charges, according to the Clay County Sheriff’s Office.
School NoteS
The Corning School Board met on Jan. 20 at 7 p.m. with all members present. The minutes and financial report were approved. The Board approved an extension to Superintendent Woolard’s contract through June 30, 2028. Next, the board approved the Cardiac Response Plan Policy, DESE’s K-12 Cybersecurity Policy Plan, and the purchase of library shelving from Patterson-Pope Company. Inventory Deletions were approved. Superintendent Woolard distributed the financial interest forms required by the county clerk and also shared the board training hours from January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024. Superintendent Woolard shared student achievement information concerning CHS with the board. With the addition of Bobcat Time to the CHS schedule, students have the opportunity to receive remediation instruction each day. This has resulted in a dramatic decrease in students failing courses. Only seven students failed a course for the first semester. Finally, Superintendent Woolard provided the board with an update on the building project. There being no further business, President Scobey adjourned the meeting.
Division of Agriculture releases 2025 versions of weed, pest and disease management guides
LITTLE ROCK — The most widely used publications from the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture have been updated for 2025 with the latest research-based recommendations for managing weeds, disease and pests in row crop agriculture, as well as fruit, vegetable and garden production.
Clay County students included in the CMU Fall 2024 Dean’s List
The office of Central Methodist University Provost Rita Gulstad announced recently the students included on the Fall 2024 Dean’s List.
Corning Park Elementary students pie teachers in fundraiser celebration
Laughter, whipped cream, and good-natured chaos filled the air at Corning Park Elementary as students and teachers came together for a unique celebration. As a reward for their fall fundraiser efforts, students who sold 10 or more items earned the chance to pie their teachers — and they didn’t hold back.
It’s Polar Plunge season!
The Northeast Arkansas community is gearing up for the 2025 Polar Plunge, a unique fundraiser benefiting Special Olympics Arkansas. This annual event, organized by the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics, invites individuals and teams to take an icy plunge to raise money and awareness for athletes with intellectual disabilities.