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Beth Hartley, 93 of Arkadelphia, formerly of Hampton died Monday March 11, 2024. She was born April 10, 1930 in Calhoun County to the late L.A. Talbot and Essie Watson Talbot. Beth was an English teacher and later became a high school counselor for 28 years.

Rebecca Lynn Forrest, age 52 of Hampton died Sunday, March 3, 2024. She was born December 28, 1971 in Sana Jose, CA. She is preceded in death by her parents, Calvin Whitworth and Joyce Carr Whitworth; and one sister, Tammy Shikle. Rebecca is survived by her husband, Bobby Forrest of Hampton; one son, Brandon (Heather) Robbins of East Camden, two daughters, Dekota Forrest of Warren, Kayla McCranie of Hensley; one sister, Kayla Ryen of PA; grandchildren, Elizabeth Robbins, Elijah Robbins, Alexis Robbins, Blake McWha, Nanami McCranie, Brandon McCranie, Mia Edgin, Mason Edgin, Stephen Forrest and Winter Arnold.

Jeremiah “Jerry” Hollis, Calhoun County Sheriff 1851-1856

MARCH 23

Thornton will kick-off the Calhoun County Hogskin Holidays Festival with bingo, games, and live music for entertainment, along with a barbecue dinner on Saturday, April 6, 2024, from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., at the Thornton Fire Station/Community Room in Thornton, Arkansas. Live music will be provided for your entertainment Aaron Courtney and by the “William & Friends Band.” Valuabledoorprizes will be awarded. Tickets may be purchased for $12.00 each. Each year, Thornton Step-By- Step, Inc. sponsors the Kick-Off. Thornton Step-By-Step, Inc. is an organization within the community, working in conjunction with the City of Thornton, focusing on community improvement. For additional information, call Levenis Penix at (870) 352-8241 or Sharon Scott at (870) 352-7968, or you may call the mayor’s office at (870) 352-3576.

Hampton EAST awarded Judge’s Choice

The Hampton FFA competed in the Southern District Career Development Events at Southern Arkansas University in Magnolia. Six teams from Hampton qualified for state that takes place in April. The competitors from Hampton were: - Electricity: Toney Porter, 1st place (state qualifying) - Forestry: Claire Beaver, 10th place - Floriculture: Kacie Griffis, 7th place, (state qualifying) - Farm Business Management: Eli Chandler, 8th place (state qualifying) - AG Mechanics: Taylor White, 18th place - Wildlife: Stephen Walker, 18th place - Nursery/Landscape: Allison Murphy, 6th place (state qualifying) - Vet Science: Audrey Bethea, 2nd place (state qualifying) - Livestock: Ava Sweeney, 7th place (state qualifying) - Milk and Dairy: Kathryn Nivens, 13th place - Land: Gunner Sanders, 13th place.

In the United States of America, citizens have the right and privilege of voting. It is a freedom for which the brave fought and died for. To not vote, for whatever reason, diminishes the sacrifice of those who gave their life in order for others.

Welcome Home LT Alkonis

MONTICELLO, Ark. – The University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM) named 299 students to the Dean’s List and 214 students to the Chancellor’s List for the fall 2023 semester, according to Keith Chambliss, UAM’s registrar.

Hampton Elementary

Osgood Awarded People’s Choice Award