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Old Church of Christ Building Burns in Controlled Fire

The County hosted a town hall meeting Monday night led by Calhoun County Judge Floyd Nutt at the Calhoun County Courthouse. The meeting was for the public to discuss the two taxes that will be on the ballot March 5. The total tax would be a half cent.

Southern Arkansas University has announced that 593 students earned a 3.5 GPA or higher for the fall 2023 semester and have been named to its Dean’s List.

Hampton School District hosted a public town hall meeting to discuss the options for the 20242025 school year calendar. The two calendar options are four-day a week calendar or an alternative calendar.

Expanded Junk Hunt To Run Twice A Year

The rescheduled School Board meeting began with Kamil Greenwood leading the Pledge of Allegiance and Kaylee Davis the opening prayer. It was followed by an impressive report of the Hampton Choir highlights by Daniel Williams, director.

The Judge will be hosting a town hall meeting in the Calhoun County Courthouse. It is an opportunity to ask questions about the tax issues that will be on the ballot, March 5. The taxes will be used primarily for building a roof over the CalCo Arena. There will be a two taxes on the ballot. One tax will be used to pay for the building of the arena roof. One tax will be permanent and will help provide funds for the parks and recreation.

JANUARY 19

Friday morning Calhoun County awoke to storms just before dawn. The fierce winds (70-90 mph) took out several 100 year old trees including one on the courthouse square (pictured at right.) An old pecan tree between buildings north of Main Street (center right) no longer will be providing pecans and Mrs. Goolsby slept through the one falling on her house (bottom right.) News media across the state made mention of the damage and the volunteer help in Calhoun County.

Do you get tired of cooking the same stuff and find it hard to think of new ideas? I know it’s been a bit chilly outside to be grilling, but if you’re the type who enjoys a gigantic fire with smoke rolling from the pit no matter the weather.. then get ready to excite your tastebuds! (Or save it for warmer weather, ha!)

The Arkansas School Boards Association (ASBA) announced that January is School Board Member Recognition Month in Arkansas. School board members play an essential role in our community. Hampton School District will join other districts in Arkansas in celebration of our board by thanking them for the time, talents, and knowledge they bring to our district and for their commitment to the families and children of our community.

Merrit Emery, of Caraway, Ark. in Craighead County was announced as the winner of the Havoc Boat Raffel that was sponsored by Havoc Boats and the Calhoun County Office of Emergency Management.