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Ghosts and Ghouls. Welcome to Clayton County is a limited weekly column exploring the life of General Powell Clayton, the original namesake of our county, our early history, and why we are not called Clayton County today.
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Western Clay County memories . . .
Norma Jean Hartwig Haag, a 1952 Corning High School graduate and a resident of St. Louis, sent three photos for Courier readers to enjoy. One photo is of her eighth grade class at the Dell School. The school year was 19471948. She recalled that she and Dale Ahrent were the only students to continue on to Corning High School.
Higher Learning Commission reaffirms A-State accreditation for next 10 years
JONESBORO – The Higher Learning Commission (HLC), the institutional accrediting body for Arkansas State University, has notified Chancellor Todd Shields of its decision to accept the visiting team’s report on A-State, thereby reaffirming the institution’s accreditation. The HLC team visited the campus for a comprehensive review in April.
Intermodal requests assistance with Economic Community Survey
The Northeast Arkansas Intermodal Authority is in the process of developing an Economic Development Strategic Plan to guide its efforts in fostering regional economic development within its service area for the next five years. Boyette Strategic Advisors has been engaged to lead the development of this plan, with involvement from stakeholders.
St. Francis pageant winners . . .
The 85th annual St. Francis Picnic was held on Saturday, July 20 along with the St.
Baby Miss St. Francis Winners 12-23 months
Queen - Mackey Daugherty from Campbell, MO 1st - Madelynn Hargrave from Ridgely, TN 2nd - Sage Poole from St. Francis, AR .
Thompson awarded Borden-McClendon Scholarship
Clay County Assessor, Tracy Gurley recently announced that Mollie Thompson is one of the 2023-2024 recipients of the eighteenth annual Borden-McClendon Scholarship. The Borden-McClendon Scholarship is comprised of two $1,000 scholarships given away each year by the Arkansas Assessor’s Association to an employee, child of an employee, grandchild or great-grandchild of an assessor’s office employee in the State of Arkansas.
Little Miss Toddler St. Francis
Queen - Evyn Clubb from Puxico, MO 1st - Parker Childers from Piggott, AR 2nd - Lucy Mae Huber from Campbell, MO .
Arkansas Sales Tax Holiday this weekend
Back to School supplies and clothing can be financially stressful for families as they prepare their children for the 2024-2025 school year. The annual Arkansas Sales Tax Holiday will begin at 12:01 a.m. on Saturday, August 3, and continue until 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, August 4 to help alleviate back to school expenses. The sales tax exemption applies to single articles, and is not based on the overall cost of everything purchased.
Jr. Miss St. Francis
Queen- Alyssa Chase from Pollard, AR 1st- Maci Brown from Rector, AR 2nd- Aubree Bagwell from Pollard, AR 3rd- Laney Benson from Qulin, MO 4th- Hallie Claire Simpson from Rector, AR .