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The Calhoun County EH clubs are reorganizing and seeking new members. The purpose of these clubs are to give an opportunity to participate in the educational programs of the University of Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service. Members in EH clubs will have the opportunity to continuing education, strengthening individuals and families; developing personal skills. Members have an opportunity to develop leadership abilities through service as a club officer, serve on a club committee, or by leading club programs and community improvement projects. The following is a list of the Calhoun County EH clubs, where and when they meet:

MARCH 5

EAST CAMDEN, Ark. - Yesterday, Congressman Bruce Westerman (AR-04) joined Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders, U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR), and state and local leaders to break ground on the new R2S manufacturing facility in East Camden, Arkansas.

How many of you enjoyed the beautiful weather this past weekend? Wasn’t it wonderful!? It was a certain reminder that Spring is on its way. My husband got our potatoes planted and I started seeds for herbs and marigolds. Besides gardening, Spring time and warmer weather gets me excited about firing up the grill. There is something about being outside while the grill is smoking, kids are playing, seeing the blooms and buds of all the green waking up from winter’s nap.

VOTE March 5

Hampton Senior Matison Williams has been selected to receive a $1000 scholarship from the National Beta Club. Each year National Beta grants around $300,000 in scholarships through an application process for Seniors. Matison was one of only 257 recipients from over 2,700 applicants from across the United States and several other countries. This also makes her a semifinalist with the chance to win one of the top 10 scholarships that range from $2500 to $20,000.These will be announced at National Convention in June.

The Hampton School Board approved the year-round, or alternate, school calendar for the

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Becca’s Beyond Compare Getting New Roof

CAMDEN, ARK. – A shooting incident occurred at approximately 10:31 p.m. behind Highland Park Hall on the SAU Tech campus. Following the incident, the campus was swiftly placed on lockdown, and emergency services, including an ambulance, were dispatched to the scene.

Old Church of Christ Building Burns in Controlled Fire

The University of Central Arkansas congratulates nearly 1,200 students who were named a fall 2023 Presidential Scholar.