October 2023

Arrest made in Corning traffic stop

The Clay County Sheriff’s Department reported that on Thursday, Sept. 21, 2023, at approximately 10:13 p.m., a Clay County deputy made a traffic stop on U.S. 67 North of Corning. It was noted that the vehicle had a Texas license plate and was driving erratically. The deputy made contact with the driver, as he talked to the driver he became suspicious of the driver. The deputy asked and was given permission to search the vehicle. During the search the deputy found illegal drugs. The driver of the vehicle, 50--year-old Randall Buck of Fort Worth, Tex., was transported to the Clay County Detention Center and booked for hazardous driving, possession of methamphetamine, and possession of drug paraphernalia.

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Fall Favorites:

Fall is here and cooler temperatures will follow soon. Those of us who like to bake are getting ready to use our ovens and bake some of our favorite quick loaf bread recipes.

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Piggott city wide yard sale slated Saturday

In response to popular demand, the Piggott Area Chamber of Commerce will be hosting a fall city wide yard sale on Saturday, Oct. 7. As with the spring event, the yard sale fee will be waived by the City of Piggott for that day and a list of participating locations will be available from the Chamber of Commerce. Those wanting to include their sale on the list may call the Piggott Area Chamber of Commerce during regular business hours at 870-5983167 or email chamberpg@yahoo.com. Those who prefer may stop by the chamber office at 100 W. Main.

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RHS teachers share college encouragement with students

The 2023 college application campaign season has arrived. #Why Apply Day kicks off the application season and provides encouragement for students. This is part of an initiative to support students through the college application process, especially first-generation college students and those from low-income families who may not otherwise apply to college. Six teachers from RHS were asked to share something they learned in college. “For our purposes, “college” refers to ANY additional training/education one might need to obtain a desired career. This includes welding school, beauty school, etc. RHS is committed to encouraging applications to all types of additional training needed to pursue the career of choice,” commented RHS career coach Kathy Fowler.

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