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HISTORY MINUTE
HISTORY MINUTE
The ability to heal is an ancient and respected art. The practice of medicine, from binding wounds to folk remedies for diseases, date back thousands of years. In the twentieth century, major advances were made that eliminated many diseases and eased the suffering of countless individuals. The expansion of medical schools allowed many more people to be able to practice medicine and to spread its availability into underserved communities. With the desegregation of universities in Arkansas, African-Americans could receive a top-rated medical education in the state. With these advances, Dr. Edith Irby Jones became the first African-American to attend the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences and began a storied career as a leader in medicine. 12/14/2023 04:00 AM
Hazy Holidays
Hazy Holidays
Don’t let the fog of busyness of the season distract you from the reality of the reason. The holiday season can be overwhelming with the plans, parties and family visits. Just remember to focus on the present, respect the past and hope for the future. 12/14/2023 04:00 AM
Patsy Jean Belin
Patsy Jean Belin
age 85, of Hermitage, AR died Saturday, December 9th at the St. Johns Place in Fordyce, AR. She was born Tuesday, October 4th 1938 in Damascus, AR a daughter of the late Montie Bryant and Allie Tipton Bryant. She was a 1956 graduate of the Fordyce public schools, earned her teaching degree from the University of Monticello and spent the next 27 years in elementary education being dedicated to the Hermitage School system. OnJune21st,1958 she married Charles H. Belin and he passed away February, 19th, 2016. Also preceding her in death was a daughter Debra Jean Belin, brothers Joe Bryant, W.B. Bryant, and Max Bryant. Sisters Eunice Bryant, Helen Bryant, and Betty Lisenby. 12/14/2023 04:00 AM
Jesse L. Hornaday,
Jesse L. Hornaday,
95 of Hampton, died Thursday, December 7, 2023. He was born September 10, 1928 in Fordyce. Jesse was a member of Hampton First Baptist Church and worked for South Arkansas Telephone Company for 30+ years. 12/14/2023 04:00 AM
Douglas Dunn Blann,
Douglas Dunn Blann,
60, of Hampton died Sunday December 10, 2023 at Wadley Regional Medical Center in Texarkana. He was born June 18, 1963 at Gulfport, MS. He was the owner and operator of a Graphic Design business. 12/14/2023 04:00 AM
City council approves costof-living raise for employees
City council approves costof-living raise for employees
After an hour long discussion, the Hampton City Council approved a six percent cost-of-living raise for all city employees. 12/14/2023 04:00 AM
Hampton School Board discusses calendar survey
Hampton School Board discusses calendar survey
The Hampton School Board discussed the school calendar changes at their meeting on Tuesday. Hampton School staff and students were surveyed whether they prefer the four-day school week or an alternate calendar. 12/14/2023 04:00 AM
Hampton Bulldogs win against Strong
Hampton Bulldogs win against Strong
Hampton Bulldogs win against Strong 12/14/2023 04:00 AM
The Grinch Came to the Grill!
The Grinch Came to the Grill!
The Grinch Came to the Grill! 12/14/2023 04:00 AM
HISTORY MINUTE
HISTORY MINUTE
In the 1870s, medicine was in a miserable state in Arkansas. Few doctors were available and the remote locations of many farmsteads and small towns made it difficult for doctors to reach patients. Worse still, there were no means to train new doctors in Arkansas. Two Little Rock medical partners, Dr. Philo Hooper and Dr. Augustus Breysacher, decided it was time for this to change. Together with a team of other respected physicians, they launched what is now one of the most respected medical schools in the South, the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. 12/07/2023 04:00 AM
Moments in Time
Moments in Time
* On Dec. 11, 2008, Bernie Madoff, the founder and chairman of Bernard L. Madoff Investment Securities LLC, was arrested and subsequently convicted of fraud for the multi-billiondollar Ponzi scheme that fleeced investors around the world for decades. 12/07/2023 04:00 AM
Robert Morgan Baker, Jr.,
Robert Morgan Baker, Jr.,
age 72 of Hampton died Saturday, December 2, 2023 at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Sherwood, Arkansas. He was born June 7, 1951 in New Bern, NC. Robert entered the U.S. Air Force in October of 1969, serving as an air traffic controller during the Vietnam War. He was honorably discharged in October of 1975. He graduated from U.A.M. with a forestry degree. He was a county forester for the State of Arkansas working in Calhoun, Union, Ouachita and Bradley County. 12/07/2023 04:00 AM
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