Chamber awards float winners
It’s that time of year when the Corning Area Chamber of Commerce elects new board members and the election results were announced during the August luncheon at El Acapulco on Monday, August 12 which began at 11:30 a.m.
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August 19, 1999 Amy Hill (center), 17, was crowned 1999 “Miss Clay County” during the Clay County Fair, Monday. She is the daughter of Jimmy and Linda Hill, Rector.
General Election Ballot Draw set for Nov. 9
The Clay County Board of Election Commissioners has announced that the Ballot Draw for the November 9, 2024, General Election will be held on Friday, August 23, at 4:00 p.m. at the Piggott Courthouse. The public is invited to attend. Any questions about this matter should be directed to the Clay County Election Coordinator, Karen Cagle, at (870) 240-3295.
How to Make it Easier on Those You Leave Behind
When my husband and I both lost parents recently, the task of taking care of their business and sorting through their personal things was daunting. When my sister lost her spouse, I made lists of everything that needed to be done. Her husband’s pre-planning made it easier for her and left her with loving thoughts. We should all be so kind, so I’m sharing my lists with you.
HPMEC celebrates silver anniversary
The Hemingway- Pfeiffer Museum celebrated its 25th anniversary with the community of Piggott on July 4, participating in the town’s Independence Day celebration. On Saturday, Aug. 10, the museum followed up their celebration with a formal banquet held at the Sugar Creek Country Club. The banquet was 1920s themed and among those in attendance were supporters and participants from the 25 year history of the museum.
Corning School Menu
Breakfast MONDAY: Poptart, Yogurt TUESDAY: Pancakes WEDNESDAY: Breakfast Pizza, Yogurt THURSDAY: Waffles FRIDAY: Sausage Biscuit w/Gravy Cereal available daily. Fruit, Juice, 2 Milk choices served daily Lunch MONDAY: Chicken Strips, Hot Roll, Mash Potatoes.
Summer reading prize winners
Lillie Zimmerman, Tatum Taylor, Ansley Gallion, and Hannah Carroll received prizes for participating in the Corning Public Library’s summer reading program. They also turned in their registration form and completed the scavenger hunt.
Nickason awarded Clay Co. Fair Assoc. Scholarship
The Clay County Fair Association awarded Maggie Nickason a $250 scholarship at their August meeting. Maggie is the daughter of Wayne and Kelli Nickason of Corning, AR. Maggie has served as a member of the Junior Fair Board for two years. Maggie will be attending UCA in Conway, AR this fall and majoring in psychology. When asked what her favorite fair memories are, she replied “ Honestly all of them, but I definitely loved going to convention.”
Rollover crash claims four lives
The Arkansas State Police has reported a 2004 Cadillac Escalade driven by 27-year-old Jordan Rainwater was traveling southbound on Clay County Road 232 at 12 a.m. Friday, Aug. 2 when it approached a left hand curve. Rainwater attempted to negotiate the curve and failed to do so properly causing the SUV to leave the south side of the road. Upon leaving the road, the Cadillac began to rollover and the passenger side of the vehicle collided with a ditch embankment. The Escalade came to a final rest upside down in the ditch submerged in a body of water.