2019 Politically Correct Watermelon Eating Contest
HOPE- Elected officials from the federal, state, and local governments competed in the politically correct watermelon eating contest. The contest took place on the Bancorp South Stage at the 43rd Annual Hope Watermelon Festival. The contest was sponsored by UAHT. Chancellor, Chris Thomason introduced each of the eleven contestants. Members of the UAHT team served as judges to see who could eat their slice of watermelon the quickest. Hempstead County Sheriff, James Singleton took home the trophy for the event. Trent Garner came in second place, and Harper Smith received third place.
Special thanks to the following officials who came out and enjoyed a slice of the good life at 43rd Annual Hope Watermelon Festival!
Hempstead County Circuit Clerk, Gail Wolfenbarger
Hempstead County Tax Assessor, Kim Smith
District Judge for 33 state and running for Arkansas Court of Appeals District 4 Position 2, Emily White
8 Judicial South District as Prosecuting Attorney Miller and Lafayette County and running for Arkansas Court of Appeals District 4 Position 2, Stephaine Barrett
Hempstead County treasurer, Judy Flowers
Hempstead County County Clerk, Karen Smith along with granddaughter Harper Smith
Arkansas State Representative, Danny Watson
Hope City Board of Directors, Mark Ross
Arkansas State Senate District 27, Trent Garner
Hempstead County Sheriff, James Singleton
Minister of Defense of Country of England, Ruby B.
