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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.

A commodity distribution for Clay County is scheduled from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m.

Get ready for a day of fall fun and community spirit as the second annual Fall Festival at Overlook Park, sponsored by the Growing Minds Foundation, is held in Pocahontas on Saturday, Oct. 7, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. This event promises an excess of activities and attractions for families, all while supporting a noble cause.

Chancellor Todd Shields announced a new scholarship program providing free tuition to Arkansas State University for the majority of Arkansas families, the A-State Promise Plus. “Arkansas State is committed to easing the financial burden for these hard-working families as they seek to send their children to college,” Shields said at an oncampus event announcing university achievements and the new scholarship plan.

The following are activities taking place at the Piggott Public Library during the month of October. October 1 through 7 Banned Books Week.

Arkansas State University has been named a Military Friendly School (MFS) for 2023-24 and has achieved a gold-level ranking for the second year in a row. A-State has been on the list 13 times before.

Sugar Creek Country Club will host the Hemingway in Venice event at 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 7. The night will begin with a beautiful black and white photography exhibit of Hemingway’s time in Venice. Special speaker for the event will be Robert K. Elder, author of ‘Hemingway in Comics’ and he will also be holding a book signing. Tickets for the event are $40 per person. Interested persons may contact the museum at 870598-1637 to reserve tickets.

Clay County Republican Election Commissioner Simeon Snow states the Clay County Republican Committee candidate filing period is from noon Mon-day, Nov. 6 through noon Tuesday, Nov. 14. Republican candidates are to contact Pat Bannerman, chairman, at 816-695-8466 or Erica Byes, secretary, at 870-631-2238.