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State Capitol Week in Review,September 29, 2023

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Dorothy Mae Ballard Byrd of Hampton, Arkansas, was born on November 17, 1922, in Worcester, Massachusetts, and went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on September 27, 2023, in Mountain View, Arkansas.

The Calhoun County Farm Bureau held its annual meeting on Thursday, September 21. With over 25 in attendance, the organization reviewed activities for the previous year, appointed board members and officers for the next year, and Austin Lester from the State Office explained ’What Farm Bureau is’ to the group. Hampton FFA officers attended the meeting as guest speakers. Chapter President Sara Avant spoke to the group about all the activities that they have been involved in and upcoming events and contests. The September Student of the Month was announced: Claire Beaver.

Blessings were showered upon our little community last Saturday at the Hampton High School gym. A large variety of items were given away to those who needed or wanted them. There were clothing for men, women, boys, girls, and infants.

While many high school graduates spent the summer prepping for college or looking for a job, Brooke Ricker started a business venture in downtown Hampton – Second Chances Clothing Resale and Miss Glitz Pageant Rentals.

2023 HHS Homecoming Court

HISTORY

* On Oct. 2, 1614, Louis XIII of France was declared an adult. His mother, Marie de’ Medici, continued to act as his Regent, however, as she had begun upon the assassination of his father, King Henry IV of France, in 1610, until Louis turned 16.

Thank you to the Calhoun County Extension Service staff, fair superintendents, Extension Homemakers, supporters and exhibitors who made the 2023 fair a success.

Qualified for State

These pumpkins weigh in at 311 and 435 Pounds and can be seen on 6th Street thanks to Greg Hearnsberger.