POCAHONTAS, AR — Deputy JR Roark of the Clay County Sheriff’s Office was one of 39 officers who successfully completed Basic Police Training Course 2024A at the Black River Technical College Law Enforcement Training Academy in Pocahontas, Arkansas.
Despite leading by as many as 5 runs, the Lady Bobcats fell to Harrisburg 19-7 on Tuesday, April 9 at home. A series of errors kept the Lady Cats struggling to gain control over the Lady Hornets.
The Corning Police Department will be receiving a new police vehicle with a used one to be purchased in the near future. According to Police Chief Blaine McClung the department currently has six vehicles. Two of which are 14 years old. One vehicle is 15 years old and the remaining three are 7 to 8 years old. McClung stated, “We will try and phase out the older vehicles as we go.”
On April 4, 2024 officers with the Corning Police Department responded to a domestic dispute at the Westwood Acres apartments. Shortly after arriving on scene officers arrested 41 year-old Larry Newman of Corning. Mr. Newman was charged with Public Intoxication and resisting arrest. Also 36-year-old Fannie McKee of Corning was cited for disorderly conduct. Mr. Newman is being held at the Clay County Detention Center on a $5,000 cash only bond.
3rd and 4th graders at Park Elementary enjoyed fun and games during Testing Boot Camp in preparation for standardized testing. They were inspired to do their best on this year’s Atlas test by motivational speakers, Principal Heather Clifton and Transportation and Facilities Director Chad Hovis. Students also competed in Boot Camp Tug-of-War games and sang and danced to engaging songs.
Last week we celebrated National Library Week, formally appreciating the professionals that help us become lifelong readers and learners. Corning School District is proud to have Mrs. Melanie Riley as our Park Elementary School Librarian and Mrs. Mary Beaird as our CMS and CHS School Librarian. These two ladies play a huge role in our student success! They have had a tremendous impact on our students’ reading passion, research skills, and overall success at school. Our school librarians not only maintain well-organized, comfortable, and inviting spaces for our kids to read but they also manage library technology, assist students and staff with everyday requests, and plan activities for students without asking for anything in return.
Breakfast MONDAY: Sausage Biscuite w/Cheese TUESDAY: Nutrigrain Bar, Yogurt WEDNESDAY: Hobney Bun, Yogurt THURSDAY: Breakfast Bar w/Ham, Egg, Cheese FRIDAY: Powdered Donuts Cereal available daily. Fruit, Juice, 2 Milk choices served daily Lunch MONDAY: Pizza Sticks, Salad, Cucumbers, Fruit TUESDAY: Beef Taco, Pinto Beans, Lettuce/ Tomato, Fruit WEDNESDAY: Chicken Spaghetti, Tossed Salad, Hot Roll, Green Beans, Fruit THURSDAY: Rib Patty on Bun, Veggie Sticks, Baked Beans, Fruit FRIDAY: Hamburger, Fries, Carrot Sticks, Fruit PB&J or Salad is offered as 2nd meal option for middle & high school.
The Corning Bobcat Band is currently holding a fundraiser that will assist its 40 band students with expenses for a band trip, instruments, repairs, travel, meals, and other expenses. Being a Corning Bobcat Bands member is a lot of fun for students, but also has significant costs.
April 26, 1990 Pictured above are winners of the Corning Community Hospital “Little Mr. and Miss” contest held recently.
The 2024 Fiscal Session began last week. The House and Senate convened for a Joint Session on Wednesday, April 10 to hear an address from Governor Sanders. The Governor’s proposed budget calls for a 1.76% spending increase and prioritizes education. The governor’s proposed budget also includes additional funding for public safety and human services. By Wednesday afternoon, 79 budget bills had been filed in the House and 63 budget bills had been filed in the Senate.