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H. P. Rowen (Left) served on the USS West Virginia and Dusty Lansdale (Right) served on the USS Maryland. Both battleships survived the Japanese attack at Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, and exacted a terrible revenge on the Japanese Navy. Both veterans were gunners on the legendary 16 inch main guns of those historic battleships. They are the two oldest veterans in the county.

Quorum Court Refers to the Voters (5-3) a Permanent 1/8 Cent and Temporary 3/8 Cent Sales Tax (1/2 Cent Total) For March 5 Ballot

Thanksgiving is fast approaching. Last year, more than 54 million Americans traveled for the festivities. With Thanksgiving, in the midst of the rushing and the race to cook huge meals, people stop to give thanks for what they have. It is part of a long tradition that has spanned many generations.

LITTLE ROCK – The Arkansas legislature has tried to apply lessons learned by other states when it enacted school safety laws over the past several years. The legislature also applied the best practices recommended by the School Safety Commission in 2018 and 2022.

Hampton/Faustina United Methodist Churches presented over 50 Cuddly Teddy Bears on November 14, 2023 to the Law Enforcement and Ambulances in Calhoun County. Each agency, Hampton City Police, Calhoun County Sheriff’s office, Arkansas State Troopers, Arkansas Highway Police and Pro-Med Ambulance Service were presented 10 bears each for children they encounter to give them comfort.

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Beginning the Board meeting, prayer was given by Elementary Student Tate Sanders and the Pledge of Allegiance led by Elementary Student Hensley Daniell (picture at right.) The picture above is the group of FFA/Ag students that just returned from a National Livestock competition and was the Bulldog Spotlight for the meeting highlighting the HHS FFA/ Agriculture Program. ( See More on Page 9.)

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NOVEMBER 13 City Council City Hall

The U.S. House of Representatives is back in business. In just three days, we passed appropriations legislation to fund the legislative branch and the Department of the Interior and provide military assistance to Israel, all while reining in reckless government spending and bureaucracy. When the phrase, “power of the purse,” is invoked, the appropriations process is where Congress, and especially the House, has an opportunity to exercise that power.