Carl Lee Long
Carl Lee Long Carl Lee Long, 76, of Rector, passed away on December 19, 2023. Carl was born to the late Elmer and Wanda (Duran) Long in Piggott, Ark.
December 2023
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Allan Pruett remains Rector sports legend
If the Class of 1965 and Class of 1966 convened for a basketball team reunion and sat around with Coach Jesse Bucy and talked about the phenom that was the late Allan Pruett, high school All-American basketball star for the Blackcats, the conversation likely would, toward the end of their stories, include accolades for the current scoring phenom Cooper Rabjohn, Class of 2024 and top of the leader board as of December 15, 2023.
CCSD investigates shooting Dec. 18
The Clay County Sheriff’s Department is investigating a shooting of an individual north of Corning in the area of Hwy. 328, County Road 143 and 148. The Sheriff’s Department received a 911 call at 7:25 p.m. Monday, Dec. 18, from a motorist that an individual was standing in the middle of Hwy. 328 at the bridge construction. They said the individual stated he had been shot. The Sheriff’s Department, Corning Police Department, and EMS responded. Upon arrival the CCSD located the individual who had an apparent gunshot wound above the knee in the upper leg, first aid was administered by officers until EMS arrived. The individual identified himself as 31-year-old William Clay Lester, apparently of Corning. He gave officers a statement before he was transported to Poplar Bluff Regional Hospital. The Sheriff’s Department has reason to doubt the individual’s statement and believes the incident started on County Road 148 close to Hwy. 328. They also know another individual was involved. The Sheriff’s Department is asking anyone with information that could help in this investigation to call the Clay County Sheriff’s Department at 870-598-2270
HPMEC sets Papa’s Upland Bird Hunt
Once again this year, the Hemingway-Pfeiffer Museum of Piggott has joined forces with Liberty Hill Outfitters for a special fundraiser. Papa’s Upland Bird Hunt, planned to celebrate Ernest Hemingway’s Arkansas hunting legacy, will be held on Saturday, Jan.
Lake Charles State Park to offer First Day Hike
Lake Charles State Park will offer a First Day Hike Monday, Jan. 1, from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., at the park, 3705 Highway 25, Powhatan. The event is free and open to the public. Participants will meet at the Swim Beach Parking Lot.
BRAD announces Winter Assistance program
Black River Area Development Corporation (BRAD has announced the Winter Regular and Crisis Assistance program will begin accepting applications on Monday, January 8, 2024. Applications will be accepted until it appears funds will be depleted.
The year in memories: A look back at 2023
The year 2023 will be remembered for a variety of reasons, as was shared on the pages of the CCTD. It was a year of change on the local political scene, great success in the world of local sports and concern for the future in the face of a changing economy. The following is the first in our look back at the year that was.
CCTD will not publish week of Jan 3
In an extraordinary move, the Clay County Times-Democrat, a proud member of the CherryRoad Media family with over 80 publications, will not be publishing a newspaper during the week of Jan. 3.
QC establishes 2024 operating budget
The December meeting of the Clay County Quorum Court met on Monday, December 18 at the county shop at 1020 N. Missouri Avenue in Corning at 5:30 p.m. with all justices in attendance. Prior to the meeting the county officials enjoyed a Christmas meal of Cajun dishes; gumbo, jambalaya, and beans and rice from Cullen’s Brew supplied by County Judge Mike Patterson and his wife, Pat.