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The day finally arrived for local children and residents to enjoy the newly renovated Corning Swimming Pool on Friday, June 14, 2024, at 11:30 a.m. Pool hours are the summer are: Monday – Saturday from 11:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. and on Sundays the pool is open from 1 p.m. – 5 p.m. with a $1 entry fee. The first week of swimming is free due to generous donations.

POCAHONTAS, AR — As part of its Strengthening Institutions Grant activities, Black River Technical College (BRTC) presented NEA Regional Intermodal Authority a check for $12,000. The funds are to defray expenses that NEA Regional Intermodal Authority will incur during its work in helping guide BRTC in conducting a needs assessment, identifying the Durable Skills workforce employers statewide seek, and assisting in curriculum development and employability assessments.

POCAHONTAS, AR —The Arkansas Community Development Society (ACDS) recently awarded Graycen Bigger with the 2024 Community Development Achievement Award. According to the ACDS, the purpose of the Community Development Achievement Award is to “recognize an individual for his or her excellence in the practice of community development.”

The Corning Beautification Committee is pleased to present the artwork of Verla Huffman as Artist of the Month for June. Verla, who is called Birdie by her friends and family, is married to Paul Huffman. She works with Brice Taylor and has been painting for a little over a decade. “My first painting was eleven years ago. I realized while l was painting that picture l was smiling and I was happy, and to me that’s what it’s all about,” she said. “That’s why l like to paint especially with my grandchildren.”

The term consciousness is so very relative in definition. If I was to approach you and to ask you point blank, “Are you conscious?” You would probably say, “Well, yes.” But were I to ask you, “How far do you think we have traveled in the last minute?” would you look at me as if I was insane, or even just touched? Or would you say, “Oh, well, probably about 1,116.6666 miles.” The term consciousness is at the center of a long and highly debated subject by scientists the world over.

Prayers for the Ahrent family as Betty Ahrent is recovering from surgery after a fall and Herbert Ahrent, who now lives in Little Rock, is having some health issues. Continual prayers are requested for Casey Redmon who is battling cancer.

A city is only as good as the civic minded residents living within it that reflect its core values and the 2024 Grand Marshal of the July 4th parade has been a loyal servant to the city. He has lived his entire life in Corning and has served it and its residents in many capacities throughout his lifetime. D.J. Herzog, Parade Chairman for the Corning 4th of July Homecoming Parade has announced J.H. Ermert will be the 2024 Grand Marshal.