City Of Corning Statement on Halloween 2020

The City of Corning is asking the town to abide by the State’s Halloween Guidelines for safety measures during the COVID-19 Pandemic.  There will be an 8:00 p.m. curfew for the night. If you do not wish to have trick-or-treaters at your home, please leave your light off. Public group events will not be allowed
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Arkansas Ready to Learn Healthy School Guide

You can view this guide online at: http://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/public/userfiles/Communications/Ready/Return_to_School_Guide_81220.pdf This guide was written and assembled by a team of medical, behavioral health, and education experts from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Arkansas Children’s, the Arkansas Department of Health, the Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education, and partners. The goal of the guide is to
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Notice of Virtual Public Meetings: August 13 – September 2

The Arkansas Department of Transportation and Garver are studying the proposed Walnut Ridge – Missouri State Line (Future I-57) connection in Northeast Arkansas. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, we are unable to conduct a public involvement meeting in the traditional sense. We are offering an online opportunity for the public to review project information for the
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Census Information

Dear Business Owners, The U.S. Census started mid-March just around the same time as we all started dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic. So, it’s not surprising that response rates are down throughout the country with Arkansas being one of the least well-performing states. You can help us reverse this trend. Businesses can help “Get Out
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COVID-19 May 5 Daily Update

State News Arkansas Ready for Business Grant Program updated. Applications being accepted between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. today and tomorrow, May 5 and 6 here. The State Chamber/AIA has developed an interactive tool showing Arkansas business reopening dates here. The State Chamber/AIA has developed a COVID-19 Prevention Best Practices Document to assist businesses with their reopening efforts here. The State Chamber/AIA will hold
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Mental Health Resources

Thank you to Mid-South Health Systems for this comprehensive list of resources for mental health. Download PDF
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COVID-19: Corning City, Chamber, & Business Updates

Last updated: 03/19/2020 at 5:00 p.m. Please email: corningar@gmail.com to be added to this list Closings & Postponements The Clay County Libraries are closed under the recommendation of the American Library Association. We have a large collection of e-books and downloadable audio books and magazines. Please follow their Facebook page for more information. City Recycling
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Corning to get $1 million to improve wastewater system

By Region 8 Newsdesk | June 26, 2019 at 10:57 AM CDT – Updated June 26 at 10:57 AM JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) – The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced Wednesday that the City of Corning will receive a $1.045 million Rural Development investment loan to improve its wastewater collection system and treatment facility. The improvements, the USDA said,
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Cory Jackson to Perform at Fourth of July Celebration

Cory Jackson is an independent singer, songwriter, musician, and all-around entertainer that is making the quest to bridge the gap between today’s modern country and the classic sounds of the past with his compositions and performance, both in the studio and on stage.      ​Cory was born in Jonesboro, Arkansas, and grew up in a small
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TRIPPP to Perform at Fourth of July Celebration

TRIPPP is a band of 18-year-old triplets from Jonesboro, Arkansas. The band includes Treyson Stafford (bass guitar, percussion, vocal), JD Stafford (lead vocals, drum), and Chaz Stafford (guitar, fiddle, vocals). TRIPPP plays a mix of country, Southern rock, classic rock, blues, and bluegrass cover songs and originals. They’re available for festivals, restaurant entertainment, private parties,
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