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HISTORY MINUTE

01/11/2023 11:00 PM

Varian Lee “Butch”

Varian Lee “Butch”

Varian Lee “Butch” 01/11/2023 11:00 PM

Verta Mae “Vert” Buzbee,

Verta Mae “Vert” Buzbee

We regretfully announce the passing of Verta Mae “Vert” Buzbee, 87, of Hampton, Arkansas. Vert passed away on January 6, 2023 of natural causes. She was preceded in death by her parents and one brother, James V. Wooten Sr. 01/11/2023 11:00 PM

January is School Board Member Recognition Month in Arkansas

January is School Board Member Recognition Month in Arkansas

Hampton, AR – The Arkansas School Boards Association (ASBA) announced that January is School Board Member Recognition Month in Arkansas. School board members play an essential role in our community. Hampton School District will join other districts in Arkansas in celebration of our board by thanking them for the time, talents, and knowledge they bring to our district and for their commitment to the families and children of our community. 01/11/2023 11:00 PM

Superintendent Search Starts

Superintendent Search Starts

Following a special called meeting on January 3, the Hampton School Board voted to retain the services of McPherson & Jacobson Executive Recruitment and Development for their search for a new superintendent. The company will works with the community, teachers, students and administration in helping the board to find the best person for the position. 01/11/2023 11:00 PM

Calhoun Calendar

Calhoun Calendar

JANUARY 16 01/11/2023 11:00 PM

Multiple Agencies Work Accident

Multiple Agencies Work Accident

Four o’clock Saturday afternoon the Hampton Fire Department, Calhoun County Sheriff’s Department, City of Hampton Police, Blann Tractor, State Police, ProMed Ambulance, County Rescue Unit and Life Flight all worked together to save the driver after running into the back of a tractor trailer hauling farm equipment. Experience, professionalism, training, patience and determination brought the situation to a successful rescue. Official report unavailable at time of printing. 01/11/2023 11:00 PM

City Council '23

City Council '23

The new year brought new faces to the Hampton City Council. The first meeting of 2023 included and Ordinance (2023-1), a Resolution (2023-1), discussion of salary percentage disparages by a city employee and citizens request for reimbursement for tire damage incurred during the heavy rain due to road damage. 01/11/2023 11:00 PM

Celebrating Calhoun County Cohorts

Celebrating Calhoun County Cohorts

Judge Hamilton H. Singleton swore in his final group of officials after 28 years of serving as Circuit Judge. His last act before retiring as Judge was to swear in David Graham as his replacement. The following were sworn in for Calhoun County, City of Hampton and the City of Thornton: Judge Floyd Nutt; Sheriff Vernon Morris; County Clerk Jeanie Smith; Treasure Jennifer Beene; Coroner Donna Steelman; Hampton Mayor Rick Shirron; Hampton Alderman Nikki Powers; Thornton Alderman Larry Williams and Robin Stringfellow; Constable David Smith, Leland Gilliam, John E. Green, and Burleigh Williams; Deputy Sheriff Philip Evertte, Corey Johnson, Adam McGilton, Leland Gilliam, John Henry Thompson and David Estes; and Justice of the Peace Tommy Stringfellow, Cody Vaughan, David Reddin, Jay Scarlett, Keith Gresham, Mark Hornaday, John Beasley, and Kenny Evans. 01/04/2023 11:00 PM

New Year, Same 'ole Politics

New Year, Same 'ole Politics

A new year can offer new beginnings and fresh starts. It can mean a reboot for those derailed from diets or kick start for those on wanting to be more physically fit. It is an opportunity to begin anew the things we planned to do last year. 01/04/2023 11:00 PM

History Minute

01/04/2023 11:00 PM

Water Break Extends Christmas Break

Water Break Extends Christmas Break

On December 24, a copper pipe separated and started a downpour from the ceiling in the East hallway of the High School. This went on for 36 hours. School not being in session for Christmas break so there was no way of discovering the problem. Until, oddly enough, the fire alarm in the middle school building started to go off. A nearby neighbors called the fire department and drew attention to the on-going problem. The School then got repair plans together and started fixing the damages. This resulted in two AMI days for k-12 students. 01/04/2023 11:00 PM