City to apply for FUN Park Grant; first responders air protocol grievances; workout room expansions
Editor’s note: Last week’s article about Corning City Council meetings was inadvertently cut off in print. Below is the full story in its entirety.
Newsletter-Early-Week
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Clay County Sheriff Department makes drug arrests, stolen car arrest
On August 25, at approximately 12:10 p.m., a Clay County deputy encountered 45-year-old Michael S. Lucas at a residence located at 207 Mitchel Street in Nimmons.
Bobcat Volleyball teams claim victory over Barton
Bobcat Volleyball teams claim victory over Barton
New owners bring new look for carwash on US 67
Over the past two months construction has been taking place at Zak’s Car Wash on US 67. The exterior of the building and the inside of the wash bays have a fresh coat of white paint with the ceilings replaced with new white sheet metal. The roof was also replaced, this time with red metal instead of blue with the building trimmed in black. Each of the wash bays has new lighting installed to help with visibility at night for the 24hour facility with branded signage adhered to the walls. The central bay with the automatic car wash has been torn out and replaced with a brand-new system equipped with blowers/dryers.
Extension agents host fish fry and interpretive event
Prior to the August Quorum Court meeting on Monday, Aug. 18, the Clay County justices and county administration met at 5:30 p.m. at the Black River Trap and Skeet Club where Clay County Extension agents held a fish fry and interpretive event.
Corning Chamber hears about UAMS Cancer Institute’s outreach services
The August Corning Area Chamber of Commerce Luncheon was called to order by Pres. Rhonda Sollis at Market 602 on August 14. An invocational prayer was offered by Mike Vinson following which President Sollis introduced Melissa Gallagher.
Corning Police Department unveils new School Resource Officer vehicle
The Corning Police Department has added a new Ford Bronco to its fleet, dedicated for use as a School Resource Officer (SRO) vehicle.
Corning football hosts second annual ‘Football with Moms’
The Corning Bobcat football program welcomed mothers from every grade level to the fieldhouse and practice field Saturday for its second annual “Football with Moms” event.
Corning Park Elementary PAWS is needing volunteers
The Corning Park Elementary PAWS organization is looking for volunteers for the upcoming school year. PAWS is looking for enthusiastic and active parent volunteers to join their team. Whether you can help a little or a lot, your time and talents make a big difference in the school community. If you are interested in joining contact us at corningpaws@gmail. com or reach out directly to Lindsey Keck or Jessica Guthrey. Background checks will need to be done before volunteering on campus. The next meeting is August 26 at 6 p.m. in the Park cafeteria.
Corning High School senior named Artist of the Month
The Corning Beautification Committee has named Corning High School senior MaKenna Shipman as its Artist of the Month for August.