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Today, Republican Ben Gilmore received an endorsement from Governor Asa Hutchinson in his bid for State Senate District 26, which includes Ashley, Bradley, Chicot, Drew, and portions of Cleveland, Desha, and Lincoln Counties.

“Ben has the experience to lead and is committed to southeast Arkansas,” said Governor Hutchinson. “He understands state government, the issues facing our state, and I know he will represent the people of District 26 well.”

Gilmore issued the following statement:
“I thank the Governor for his support of my campaign. As your State Senator, I will work to lower taxes, grow jobs, defend life, uphold the Second Amendment, and protect religious liberty.” Read the rest of this entry »

After 31 years, Tony Barnette is retiring from UPS and the “Hamburg Route.“

Several members of the community, including many on his delivery route, came together last Friday, to throw him a retirement party.

He received a call to come to City Hall to pick up a package, where he actually received a cake, decorated like a UPS package.

Shown here is a huge retirement card, signed by many members of the Hamburg community,

Tony’s wife, Linda was also present.

Tony was caught totally offguard, by the surprise party.

Even though he lives in McGehee, Tony has been an important part of the Hamburg community for decades.