Opinion
From the office of Jeremy Wooldridge
As the Preferential Primary Election and Nonpartisan General Election draw near in Arkansas, it’s crucial for every eligible citizen to recognize the power they hold within their vote. The upcoming election on March 5, 2024, serves as an opportunity for Arkansans to shape the future of their communities, the state, and the nation.
State Capitol Week in Review
LITTLE ROCK – Thanks to legislation passed last year, Arkansas businesses will save about $31 million in taxes paid for unemployment insurance in 2024. Legislative approval of Act 196 was a priority for the state’s business community, and it passed in the Senate by a vote of 29-to-3.
The Lowe Down
As a creative person, I’ve always maintained a messy work area. When I taught elementary children, my desk and surrounding area were covered with papers and projects.
The Lowe Down
This column was previously published in the February 10, 2023 issue of the Courier and has been slightly edited. There’s a sweet spot that occurs somewhere in our 50s and 60s when we know a few things.
Letter to the Editor
Pam, Many thanks for your beautiful words for the new year. Touched my heart with gladness to see some like minded women out there who only wish for a better world for all children. May you Please continue to share your words and blessings of spirit all year long. (Can you send it to the Washington Post? It’s free on my kindle and they sure could use another heartfelt voice since so many had to leave).
Rambling Vines
For your reading enjoyment, we continue to publish Rambling Vines by the late Marylea Vines as she recalls events and names of Corning folks from many years ago. We are currently in the year 1990 Thanks to Joe and Madelyn Hubbard and Louis Decker, all C.H.S.
Blizzard drops plenty snow
The blizzard predicted for Corning by the National Weather Service a few days in advance materialized as expected with strong northeast winds and sleet changing to snow dumping 8.25 inches of snow in an 8-hour period. Snow depth at other Observing Stations in northeast Arkansas was similar. Some crewmembers of Arkansas Highway and Transportation Department reported to work late Christmas day getting trucks ready for the expected snowfall. First team left in trucks with blades to remove snow from the most traveled highways in the county. Later they moved to other roadways.
School board meets for Dec. meeting
The Corning School Board met on Monday, December 18, 2023 at 5:00 p.m. in the boardroom with all members present. Todd Welch, from Brackett Krennerich Architects, and John Hampton, CHS Principal were also present at the meeting. The board approved the minutes and financial reports followed by the acceptance of the resignation of Bob Smith, District Technology Coordinator. Next the board approved a legal student transfer to Pocahontas School District. The final order of business included discussion with Todd Welch from Brackett Krennerich Architects concerning the plans for the new high school project. There being no further business, President Scobey adjourned the meeting.
Aspirations for the new year . . .
As the pages of 2024 lay blank before us with uncharted adventures and experiences, there are a few things I wish for all of us in the upcoming year. I wish that creativity will be our sidekick in the coming year in order to sharpen our existing talents and allow new ways of thinking to lead us to new aptitudes.