Piggott FFA gearing up for fair
Students of Piggott FFA are gearing up and getting their livestock and animals ready for the upcoming Clay County Fair which runs Sept. 11 through the 14.
September 2024
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Clay County Sheriff’s report
Clay County Sheriff’s report for July. 07/01/2024 Jared Berry of Marmaduke was arrested for Felony Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Possession of a Controlled Substance Meth.
Trial by Jury planned at Powhatan State Park
Powhatan Historic State Park will host a Trial by Jury from 6 to 9 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 21. Join park staff and become the judge, part of the jury, a lawyer, or maybe even the accused as they bring a court case from Powhatan’s history to life. No acting experience is needed, but participants should come ready to dive in and interact with each other. Space is limited and registration is required with the fee set at $25. Registration fee is $25. To register for the workshop or for questions about events at Powhatan Historic State Park, email Park Interpreter Zachary Elledge atZachary.elledge@arkansas.govor call 870-878-6765.
Traffic stop leads to drug arrest
The Clay County Sheriff’s Department reports that on Monday, Aug. 26 at approximately 12:45 a.m. a Clay County Deputy was leaving the Corning Police Department when he noticed a vehicle being driven partially in the turn lane northbound on U.S. 67. The vehicle was behind a semi-truck. The deputy pulled out behind the vehicle and observed the vehicle swerve several times into the turn lane. The deputy noted he thought the vehicle was going to pass the semi. After the vehicles went through the stop light the deputy noticed the vehicle, a blue 2024 Jeep Gladiator, had a temporary tag that had expired on July 29, 2024.
Fall into Arts Festival returns to Kennett
Fall into Arts Festival returns to downtown Kennett on Saturday, Sept. 7. Celebrating its 15th year, the festival will transform the courthouse square and surrounding streets into a hub of artistic expression from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Welcome to Clayton County
Part Ten: Forty Years of Claytonism. Welcome to Clayton County is a limited weekly column exploring the life of General Powell Clayton, the original namesake of our county, our early history, and why we are not called Clayton County today.