Newspapers

Thanks to Ryan Carter, we now have some amazing scans of original editions of The Corning Express - THANK YOU RYAN!

These are large images, but are very interesting to see what our ancestors read in the weekly Express.

Corning Express 1

Corning Express August 12, 1876

Corning Express May 6, 1876

Newspapers in Clay County, AR are below.

Clay County Courier
810 N Missouri Ave
PO Box 128
Corning AR 72422-0128
(870) 857-6397

The Clay County Times Democrat
209 W Main St
Piggott, AR 72454
(870) 598-2201
http://www.cctimesdemocrat.com/

The following newspapers are available for reading at the Rector Library:

Clay County Democrat - 1950 to present (not on microfilm, but available for reading.)
Clay County Democrat - 1934-1990s available on microfilm for viewing (many weekly additions missing).

Rector Library Hours:

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 9-6
Wednesday and Friday 9-5
Closed on Saturday and Sunday

Some Clay County newspapers can be found at the Greene County Library in Paragould. At this time, there are no online volunteers to do lookups associated with the Greene County Historical and Genealogical Society. Requests for lookups must be done via the United States Postal Service.

You must have the EXACT date of the event of which you want a copy.
If you request a lookup, don't forget to thank your volunteer for their time.
Include a little money for copy and postage cost payable to the Greene County Library. Copies are .20 cents each.
If the amount is more, a bill will be included in the return mailing.
The address is:

Greene County Library
120 N 12th St
Paragould AR 72450

Library hours are:

Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Volunteers are at the Library most every afternoon from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. to provide individual help.

Clay Co. Courier-Corning	Sep 29, 1893 - Feb 5, 1987 *	Newspaper - Microfilm
Clay Co. Democrat-Rector	Oct 1, 1959 - Jul 22, 1987 *	Newspaper - Microfilm
Clay Co. Banner-Piggott	Jan 2, 1942 - Jan 31, 1969 *	Newspaper - Microfilm
Clay Co. Independent Available at the Rector, AR Public Library	Published at Rector from 1925-1934	Microfilm Editions May 1926-May 1928 May-Dec. 1929 (Some weekly editions are missing) 3 Editions from June-Aug. 1930 5 Editions from Jan-June 1932
Piggott Times	Jun 28, 1973 - Sep 2, 1987 *	Newspaper - Microfilm

* Some papers did not survive.

Research Tips

Consider writing a letter to the editor of a newspaper in the area where you are looking for information about your ancestors. A lot of people read letters to the editor so for the price of a postage stamp, you might get good information. Try to be specific with your query and remember to add an address where people can contact you if they have information to exchange. Most newspapers do not accept unsigned letters to the editor so remember to sign your name.

You might write something similar to this:

To the Editor,

Seeking information on Sally Jones, b.1895 in any town. Lived in any county in 1920 and married John Smith, had 11 children. Children were: etc... (Add anything you know about your ancestors.)

Anyone with information please write to me at:

Your name
Your address

Sincerely,
Your name (Remember to sign the letter)

Updated 5 November 2024