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State Senator Matt Stone

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.’

LITTLE ROCK – Arkansas teacher salaries went up 3.2 percent last year, to an average of $54,309.

William Clark led a life that brought him fame and adventure. As an explorer, he captured the imaginations of the American people as he charted the West. He was a famed soldier who served in war and peace. As a politician, he helped shape the emerging states of Arkansas and Missouri.

born April 21, 1950 CalledhomeSunday morning June 9, 2024.

97, passed from this life to his eternal home on Monday, June 10, 2024. He was born in a little place he called “Ignorant Bend” (now renamed Harmony) in Bradley County to the late Luther Burdette Nichols and Ida Hayes Nichols. He spent much time during his childhood with his grandparents, Will and Jenny Hayes, with whom he learned about hard work and music. He went to school in “the bend” up until the 8th grade and then went on to further his education at Warren High School.

of Searcy, was born on September 6, 1958, in Bellflower, California, the son of Guy and Claudia Ritchie. He left this world for his heavenly home on June 4, 2024, at the age of 65.

88 of Hampton, died Sunday, June 9, 2024. She was born October 10, 1935 in Arkansas City, Arkansas to the late Isaac Raymond Andrews and Lucille Scott Andrews. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Wallace Ray “Buddy” Tomlinson; her daughter, Judy Lynn Tomlinson; her son, Steven Ray Tomlinson; and her son-in-law, Danny Moudy.

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With the upcoming year starting sooner than usual, Hampton Schools were concerned with what little time they had to finish all of their normal summer upkeeps. Summer time for Hampton’s custodial crew usually consists of lots of mopping, waiting, and waxing. This task on average takes up to 6 weeks of hard labor. However, Hampton School District was able to purchase a machine to do it in half the time.

Can you vote for a convicted felon for President? Or, will you vote for the other option who is obviously cognitively challenged, whether anyone admits it or not. So, there you have it.