Clay County News

As area veterans were honored last week in an impressive program at Rector High School, 92-year-old James McKeel of Rector was alone in representing the dwindling number of living World War II veterans.

It won't be Sheryl Crow, but it may be the next best thing. Sheryl's dad, Wendell Crow of Kennett, and other members of the popular band The Usual Suspects, will be featured at the Clay County Arts Council's 2009 Night of Chocolate, set Saturday night, Dec.

Those on hand in Little Rock for the awarding of grant monies for the BRAD HeadStart project included, from left: Front--Rhonda Ahrent, assistant HeadStart director, Jeffery Spencer, USDA area director, Rep.

CORNING, AR Region 8 News obtained several pictures appearing to depict Corning Police Chief Jim Gronings euthanizing dogs at the city's pound.

Contest winners announced during the RES Red Ribbon Rally included, from left: Front--Elizabeth Long, Kaylee McClung, Jayger Harmon, Faith Fry, Sadey Underwood, Zane Wright and Jacob McMillon.

The Clay County Health Unit conducted a mass flu vaccination clinic Thursday, Oct.

A special meeting of the Piggott School Board was held Thursday, Oct. 22, to discuss the threat and evacuation that occurred last Wednesday.

For the 22nd year in a row, Piggott Elementary School is marking Red Ribbon Week with activities scheduled through Friday.

Hospitals and health departments across the Region 8 viewing area are becoming increasingly concerned about the H1N1 virus and vaccination.

Both campuses of the Piggott School District were evacuated late Wednesday morning, after a custodian discovered a bomb threat on the wall of a restroom at the high school.

U.S. Senators Blanche Lincoln and Mark Pryor and U.S. Representative Marion Berry announced last week the Arkansas Department of Transportation was awarded two grants totaling $2,388,699 for Crowley's Ridge Parkway Trail.

The perfect way to enjoy the annual Clay County fair parade, riding in Gary Howell's wagon to the fairgrounds.

October is National 4-H Month, and this week is National 4-H Week. For those who don't know, 4-H stands for the equal training of the head, heart, hands and health.

Last week was Adult Education Week in the state of Arkansas by proclamation of Gov.

Imogene Copeland of Cotter passed away on Saturday, September 26, 2009 at the age of 91.

Rainy conditions put a damper on many of the activities at the 2009 Clay County Fair, but the precipitation wasn't enough to completely spoil the event.

Shady Grove Missionary Baptist Church will hosting a foster care/adoption seminar beginning at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Sept.

The federal stimulus gravy train has caused a bit of a feeding-frenzy across the United States.

Friday evening the 2009 Clay County Fair officially began with the annual talent show at the Piggott Community Center.

The students of the Rector School District will have a strong presence in the 2009 Clay County Fair.