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Camden, Arkansas, July 9, 2024 – Today, at approximately 12:28 PM, SAU Tech security received a report that a man with what appeared to be a rifle was spotted at the far edge of the woods outside the fence at the Arkansas Fire Training Academy (AFTA). County authorities were immediately notified and began searching the area, using a drone to canvass the vicinity. Deputy Director Jamie Goodwin promptly locked down the AFTA, and the main campus followed suit. The AFTA is located approximately three miles from the main campus.

The University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM) presented 526 awards to 478 spring 2024 graduates.

South Arkansas Sun’s very own columnist, Jeri Shire keeps her hot streak alive for the seventh year! Jeri was awarded first place for Best Humorous Column of 2024 by the Arkansas Press Association. Jeri states, ’I’ve won awards every year since Larry took over the paper – except last year when I missed the entry deadline!’

With the new school year approaching fast there is still much to do before the children return for another successful term. Tom Sawyer proves that no loose end is too much for him to tie when it comes to the students of the Hampton School District.

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – On Sunday, June 23, 2024, Arkansas State Police (ASP) Colonel Mike Hagar briefed the media on the latest developments related to a Fordyce grocery store shooting that occurred Friday, June 21, 2024.

This Fourth of July, I’m going to mess with our family favorite. Well, just a little bit. Instead of baking and preparing strawberry shortcake the traditional way using homemade, baked shortcake biscuits that heat up my kitchen on a hot summer day, I’m taking a shortcut and buying prepared frozen pound cake and creating colorful red, white and blue strawberry mini shortcakes on a stick.

JUNE 24

Hampton Senior High boys basketball participated in a summer basketball camp at El Dorado High School. Hampton defeated Nevada County and Junction City. After having only four practices since Hampton hired Coach Brandon Jones, the Bulldogs show promise in their upcoming season. Coach Jones states, ’I was impressed with the way we shot the ball around the perimeter. I anticipate a successful season with tough in your face defense and a fast paced transition offense.’

JUNE 24