State Senator Blake Johnson shares support for RAAD (Rising Above Alcohol and Drugs) and Partnership for Success. Derrick Newby, UALR MidSouth introduced the RAAD program to attendees. Lisa Perry from the Crowley's Ridge Development Council spoke about drug use in Arkansas. 1st Choice Healthcare gave away free backpacks during the event. Rhonda McKinney hands a backpack to a parent. The Corning School District administration poses with Rylee Grubb, America Youth Advocacy Board Member for Arkansas, SRO Terry Ladd and Daren the Lion and McGruff the Crime Dog. The Crowley's Ridge Development Council table. 1st Choice Healthcare gave away two bicyles and a Bobcat backpack during the event. Corning Volunteer Firemen, J.R. Roark - Secretary, Jason Grubb - Chief, and Kelly Carpenter prepare grilled hotdogs. Corning Volunteer Fireman, Logan Carpenter mans the grill. Angie White cuts a student's hair as B & B Studio provided free haircuts for children preparing to start school. The Rise Above Alcohol and Drugs (RAAD) table was giving away free t-shirts and information concerning drug use in Clay County. A table of contestants in the watermelon eating contest chow down. 1st Choice hosts 'back to school' event Wed, 08/14/2019 - 4:12pm
