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The most ambitious undertaking in the medical history of Calhoun County came when a “Tonsil Clinic” was held at Hampton School. This was a weeklong affair, for the purpose of removing the tonsils and adenoids of the children in the county. In the 1920s the Public Health Officials decided that removing the tonsils and adenoids was a good way to improve the welfare of the American children. The reasoning was that the tonsils were an entry point for infection and removing them was a good preventive treatment. Tonsillectomies were believed to prevent future infection and improve the overall health of the child and very few children made it through childhood with tonsils intact. A campaign to educate the public started with articles in newspapers explaining the benefits of having children’s tonsils and adenoids removed.

AUGUST 22

The First Day of School Looks Like...

In the 4th District, we are fortunate to have numerous small and medium-sized airfields that serve Arkansans and visitors from across the country, and we are home to a robust agricultural aviation industry. As such, Congress must make timely and strategic investments that will bolster our aviation capabilities.

M INUTE By Dr. Ken Bridges [email protected]

63 of Hampton died August 3, 2023 at Ouachita County Medical Center in Camden. He was born on March 1, 1960 in Memphis, TN.

a devoted family man and lifelong resident of Hampton, Arkansas, passed away on August 5, 2023, at the age of 71. He departed at Baptist Medical Center in Little Rock, Arkansas, surrounded by his beloved family.

85 of Hampton, went to be with her Lord on August 4th, 2023 at her home. She was preceded in death by her husband of fiftynine years, Leo Parker; her parents, Howard and Nellie Mulligan; and two brothers, Wilmer Mulligan and Troy Mulligan.

AUGUST 14

Several unexpected deaths this week

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age 91 of Hampton died Monday July 31, 2023 at Ouachita County Medical Center. He was born October 29, 1931. He was a member of Victory Baptist Church where he served as deacon. He retired from Ouachita Electric after 34 years of service.