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For nearly a decade, Sonny Rigdon has quietly turned his woodworking hobby into a heartfelt mission to support his community.

August 28-Bobcat volleyball @ KIPP at 4:30 p.m. JR/SR August 29-Bobcat football @ Brinkley at 7 p.m.

The Corning School Board met August 18, 2025 with all members present. The board approved the July meeting minutes and financial report as presented. The board approved the Statement of Assurances and legal ending balance as presented. Next, the board signed student legal transfer papers followed by the approval of contract adjustments for Shelley Smith, naming her tennis coach for the 25-26 school year effective immediately, and an adjustment to Katie Cole as a temporary certified substitute teacher while she is serving as a certified classroom teacher. The board approved the September meeting date change to September 29 to follow the Annual Report to the Public at 5:00 followed by the approval of property insurance from the Arkansas State Captive Insurance Program. Finally, Mrs. Woolard provided the required monthly student achievement update, followed by the update on the demolition of the high school project and enrollment numbers. As of Monday, CSD has 758 students. There being no further business, President Scobey adjourned the meeting.

Construction ongoing on campus

The Clay County Sheriff’s Office is notifying residents that a representative from Southwestern Advantage will be going door-to-door around Clay County over the next few weeks as part of an educational book sales program.