POCAHONTAS, AR — Black River Technical College (BRTC) will hold its Registered Nursing pinning and graduation ceremony at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 7 in the Randolph County Development Center (RCDC) on the Pocahontas campus.
The Corning School District Gifted and Talented Program is currently seeking referrals for students in grades 3-11. Referred students must display high intellectual ability, task commitment, self-motivation and creative ability. Those who have questions or would like more information may contact Corning GT Coordinator, Marcy Selig, by e-mail at Marcy.Selig@corning.k12.ar.us or by calling Corning Middle School at 870-857-6491
Two Corning police officers received a promotion to the rank of Corporal in an announcement made Wednesday, April 23, 2024 by Police Chief Blaine McClung. Chief McClung pronounced Officer David Leach and School Resource Officer (SRO) Micayla McClung were each promoted to Corporal due to their general law enforcement experience along with their strong work ethic and passion for the job.
Pocahontas, Ark. – North Delta Community Foundation, an affiliate of Arkansas Community Foundation, announced $15,000 in Giving Tree grants for nonprofits in Clay, Lawrence and Randolph counties. “Since our affiliate was formed in 2020, we have awarded nearly $50,000 in grants to support projects and programs working to address the greatest needs in our communities,” said Melody Rainwater, executive director of the North Delta affiliate. “Our local nonprofits work tirelessly to serve our communities and we are proud to support their efforts through our grantmaking.”
Students from the Corning School District participated in the Area 1 Special Olympics Track and Field event held at Greene County Tech on Wednesday, April 17. Kasin Haberle had the honor of running with the torch in this year’s ceremony. Athletes competed in several activities such as softball throws, wheelchair races, and running events.
May 8, 2014 Corning High School 2014 Honor Graduates . .
On Monday April 15, 2024 at approximately 3:20 P.M., the Clay County Sheriff’s Department arrested 38 year-old, Brian J. Crosskno of Kennett on Warren Street in St. Francis. Mr. Crosskno had been making threats and harassing a resident on Warren Street since at least April 4th. The Sheriff’s Department had obtained three felony warrants on the subject. Crosskno was back at the residence making threats when deputies arrived and took him into custody. He is currently in the Clay County Detention Center on a $20,000.00 cash only bond. He is charged with Criminal Mischief-1ST Degree/ Property of Another Value $500 or More, Terroristic Threatening-1st Degree/Threatens Physical Injury, Burglary, Residential, Possession of Sch I or II LT 2GM, Tampering with Physical Evidence.
Camp Quality Arkansas, a nonprofit organization which provides a weeklong summer camp and year-round events to children with cancer and their families at zero cost is accepting campers and volunteers for the 2024 Summer Camp Experience.
Monday, April 15, 2024 6:21 a.m. - A female advised an older male in a maroon car that appears to be busted up in the front parked by the old Jordan’s Boots. Requested officer go by and check on him.
Arkansas’ 2024 net farm income is expected to fall $0.5 billion from 2023 levels, according to a report Tuesday from the Rural & Farm Finance Policy Analysis Center. The “Spring 2024 Arkansas Farm Income Report” has two Arkansas authors, Hunter Biram and Ryan Loy, both extension economists for the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture.