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It isn’t very often I don’t feel like cooking outside, especially when it comes to meat, such as ribs, steak, pork butts or chops. The smoke flavor and the satisfaction of cooking over a grill or smoker is unmatched. However, sometimes we, as mothers and wives have those Saturdays we had rather nap with the kids, do laundry, or catch up on house hold chores we have ignored for months. So, this past Saturday, was one of those for me. A while back, I scored an amazing blue speckled vintage roaster with the lid. I can’t remember exactly where, but it may have been The Store, downtown main street here in Hampton.

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LITTLE ROCK, AR (04/30/2024)-- More than 565 of the state’s brightest young men will attend Arkansas Boys State, an immersive leadership and civic engagement experience sponsored by the American Legion. This summer’s 83rd annual session runs May 26 through May 31 at the University of Central Arkansas in Conway.

The School Board started early (5:30 p.m.) in an attempt to handle executive meetings items with out having the public wait during the regular time. They will go back to the regular schedule next meeting.

When you’re too old? When you can’t do the job? When you no longer care? When your decisions are questionable? When it’s no longer enjoyable? When your passion is gone? When nobody cares? When it costs too much? Sometimes it’s your choice, and sometimes it’s not.

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age 86 of Hampton died Saturday, April 20, 2024 at her home. She was born November 4, 1937 in Clyde, TX. Shewasaretiredsales associate for Wal Mart in El Dorado. She is preceded in death by her parents, W.P. West and Meda Havens West; husband, James Newton Jones; grandson, Justin Jones; great granddaughters, Lillie Johnson and Stella Rae Lott. Bitsy is survived by three sons, Doug Jones of Hampton, Mike Jones of El Dorado, Lowell Jones of Hampton; two daughters, Beth (Charles) Lott of Bristow, Ok, Betty Jones of Hampton; sisterin- law, Clarice West of Ore City, TX; nine grandchildren, Jamie Jones Bonnette, Chelsea Fosmire, Cody Lott, Matthew Lott, Stephanie Pruitt, Jennifer Johnson, Preston Jones, Brittany King, Maddison Jones; fourteen great grandchildren; and four great great-grandchildren.

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Arkansas is known as the Natural State for a reason. It’s a world-class destination for all who love to bike, rock climb, hunt, fish, hike, and more. Outdoor recreation is more than just a pastime here; it’s part of our heritage. As an Arkansan, my profound love for our lands and outdoor recreation has been foundational in my role as Chairman of the Natural Resources Committee.

LITTLE ROCK – The legislature convened the fiscal session and will spend the next month working on a $6.3 billion budget for the fiscal year that begins July 1.

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