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Some of my earliest and favorite memories are on top of a mountain hunting or on a lake fishing in Arkansas with my family and friends. I know I am not alone in that. Hunting and fishing are two of the oldest and most valued pastimes for millions of Americans.

John M. Farrior was born on February 13, 1827, in Tennessee to Needham Bryan Farrior (1796-1872) and Barbara Heston Neville (18031870). John was in Hampton by 1852. He was appointed to the town council when Hampton was incorporated on January 27, 1853. In 1860 the Census shows Dr. Farrior and his wife Martha living in Hampton and Dr. Perdue, age 25, a physician from Tennessee living in Hampton at the Black Hotel.

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Yet another scammer thought he would get away with his crimes. In a recent case, a thief was convicted for his part in a large compounded prescription drug ring, with kickbacks and bribes that included money, dinners and hunting trips.

Watching the news can be frustrating sometimes. All the senseless violence and stupidity of criminals. Then there are idiots, yes it’s true, in the government running things they are clueless about. But, sometimes there are some funny things that, though frustratingly sad, are just ironically funny.

Last week, the U.S. Supreme Court ushered in two significant wins for American taxpayers and students.

U.S. Rep. Bruce Westerman

Was talking with someone about Mr. J.T. McRae this evening and these thoughts surfaced: 1962 -at the age of 13, one Friday, he visited in our home and HE TOLD ME to memorize the poem ’Creation’ by James Weldon Johnson for Sunday evening BTU.

This week marked one year since the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling on Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization. The ruling rectified its mistaken 1973 decision by reversing Roe v. Wade and sent the issue of abortion back to state legislators, where it belongs.

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U.S. Rep. Bruce Westerman

State Capitol Week in Review, June 16, 2023