The Clay County Courier

08/20/2026

Five Rivers Manufacturing officially opened its new headquarters in Corning on August 12, bringing the production of several wellknown outdoor brands to Northeast Arkansas.

08/20/2026

Corning High School Class of 2027

08/20/2026

VFW Post #8347 Volunteer, Trina Phillips, presents P.A.W.S. (Parents Active With Students) Treasurer, Chelsea Bauschlicher with a donation check to assist in funding their efforts at Park Elementary School. Some of these efforts include providing each student with a Bobcat t-shirt, items for the PAW Shop, the Sneaker Ball, teacher appreciation gifts and other student oriented activities.

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08/19/2026

The Clay County Election Commissioners have announced the General Election Ballot Draw will be held at 3 p.m. on Friday, August 21 in the Piggott Courthouse. The public is welcome to attend. For more information concerning this event, please call the County Election Coordinator, Karen Cagle, at 870-240-3295.

08/19/2026

For the past six years, Ozark Threads of Hope has been finding ways to help children and families who need a little extra help.

08/19/2026

A routine traffic stop in Corning led to the arrest of a local man after officers reportedly found methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia.

08/19/2026

The Corning Beautification Committee has chosen local Clay County historian Ryan Carter to serve as their Artist of the Month for August.

The Corning Beautification Committee has chosen local Clay County historian Ryan Carter to serve as their Artist of the Month for August. The portraits on display are commissioned works from his recently published book Welcome to Clayton County: The Life of Powell Clayton, the Assassination of John....

08/19/2026

Chamber Spotlight

Clay County Connect is keeping residents and businesses across 30 Northeast Arkansas towns connected with fast, reliable internet and phone service.

Clay County Connect

08/13/2026

To our valued readers, Change is a part of every community, and today we want to share one of our own.

The Clay County Courier office building has been sold, and as a result, we will no longer have a physical office location. While our address may be changing, one thing remains the same; our commitment to serving the people of Clay County.

To our valued readers, Change is a part of every community, and today we want to share one of our own.

08/12/2026

Single parents in Clay County have until Sept. 1 to apply for a Fall 2026 scholarship from the Arkansas Single Parent Scholarship Fund (ASPSF).

Applications accepted through Sept. 1; awards range from $400 to $1,600