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Hughes introduced as new city attorney

Hughes introduced as new city attorney

PRESCOTT – Eric Hughes was introduced as Prescott’s new city attorney at the April meeting of the Prescott City Council Monday night. Hughes has been a lawyer since…

LPN pinning ceremony set

LPN pinning ceremony set

Pictured: Front Row Left to Right: Aspen Easter, Brooke Stevens, Jesse Tatum, Blanca Martinez, A’kirra Lucas, Shawna Smith, Haley Denton, Heather Watts Top Row Left to Right: Ke’Ara…

Hope police log

Hope police log

ARRESTS: 4.8.24 11:41am in the 500 Block of North Hervey St. Phillip Williams, 34, of Hope, AR Mr. Williams was arrested and charged with Possession of Controlled Substance,…

ANNUAL CHAMBER BANQUET DRAWS LARGE CROWD TO ENJOY FOOD AND FELLOWSHIP – OUTSTANDING CITIZENS, BUSINESSES EARN AWARDS AND ADMIRATION

ANNUAL CHAMBER BANQUET DRAWS LARGE CROWD TO ENJOY FOOD AND FELLOWSHIP – OUTSTANDING CITIZENS, BUSINESSES EARN AWARDS AND ADMIRATION

Hempstead Hall was the venue once again as a large crowd arrived for the annual Hope-Hempstead County Chamber of Commerce Banquet. The event provides the opportunity to gather…

Spring Hill FFA Livestock Team Wins Overall High Team at State FFA Context

Spring Hill FFA Livestock Team Wins Overall High Team at State FFA Context

Following their Southern District win at SAU, the Spring Hill FFA Livestock Judging Team was the Overall High Team at the State FFA contest in Fayetteville. This win…

HPD arrests four on felony charges

HPD arrests four on felony charges

  On Monday, April 8th, 2024, at approximately 1:00pm, Officers with the Hope Police Department arrested Kayla Powell, 33 of Hope, AR. Ms. Powell was arrested in the…

CALL gets new home

CALL gets new home

HOPE – The CALL in Hempstead and Nevada Counties has established a physical location in downtown Hope. The faith-based non-profit organization which mobilizes local churches to serve local…

Criminal Mischief warrant led to officer-involved shooting (Updates previous)

Criminal Mischief warrant led to officer-involved shooting (Updates previous)

COLUMBUS – Last Thursday April 11th, Hempstead County Deputies notified Howard County that they were going to be just inside Howard County to locate and serve a felony…

Hope Civitan Hears From Pam Edmondson of Spectrum of Life Support Group

Hope Civitan Hears From Pam Edmondson of Spectrum of Life Support Group

The Hope Civitan Club recently heard from Pam Edmondson of Spectrum of Light Support Group, organized to provide support for parents and caregivers of individuals on the Autism spectrum. …

Yhoss earns Governor’s Distinguished Scholarship

Yhoss earns Governor’s Distinguished Scholarship

  HOPE – Axel Yhoss, a senior at the Hope Collegiate Academy, has received the Arkansas Governor’s Distinguished Scholarship. The Governor’s Distinguished Scholarship is the most academically rigorous…

Grader issue looms over Nevada County

Grader issue looms over Nevada County

PRESCOTT – Nevada County is involved in an ongoing issue with Riggs Equipment concerning a burned grader. A special meeting of the Nevada County Quorum Court was called…

Lege working on $6.3 billion budget

Lege working on $6.3 billion budget

LITTLE ROCK – The legislature convened the fiscal session and will spend the next month working on a $6.3 billion budget for the fiscal year that begins July…

Livestock report

Livestock report

FEEDER CATTLE STEERS – Medium and Large 1 (Per Cwt / Actual Wt) Head Wt Range Avg Wt Price Range Avg Price 4 370-380 375 300.00-340.00 325.60 1…

Scouts enjoy solar eclipse party

Scouts enjoy solar eclipse party

Hope’s Scout Troop 5 went on a new adventure on the Ouachita River to experience the Total Solar Eclipse last week.  They were hosted by the Laughard family…

State Police investigating officer-involved shooting fatality near Columbus

State Police investigating officer-involved shooting fatality near Columbus

COLUMBUS — Special Agents with the Criminal Investigation Division (CID) of the Arkansas State Police (ASP) are investigating the shooting death of a Hempstead County man by a…

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Bible Verse of the Day

What shall we say, then? Shall we go on sinning so that grace may increase? By no means! We are those who have died to sin; how can we live in it any longer?

Obituaries

  • Holden Kennedy April 15, 2024
    Holden Ray Kennedy, age 26 of Hope, Arkansas, passed away Sunday April 14, 2024. Holden was born December 12, 1997, to his parents, Bobby Kennedy, and Michelle Cornelius. Left to cherish his memory is his father, ...
  • Glenn Woodruff, 69, of Hope April 14, 2024Glenn Woodruff, 69, of Hope
    Glenn Lee Woodruff, age 69, peacefully entered the gates of Heaven on Sunday, April 14, 2024, in Texarkana, Texas where he was surrounded by family and loved ones. Glenn was born January 28, 1955, to ...
  • Ray Estes April 14, 2024
    Ray Estes, 97, of Prescott, Arkansas passed away Sunday, April 14, 2024. Ray was born July 27, 1926, in McClain County, Oklahoma to Maude and Harve Estes. Ray was reared and educated in McClain County, ...
  • Sheryl England April 8, 2024
    Sheryl England, age 71 of Hope, AR, passed away on April 5, 2024. She was born February 27, 1953 in Enid, OK to Erman and Lucille Bright. Sheryl was a beloved educator and held both a ...
  • Mrs. Viney Marie Johnson, 75, of Hope April 5, 2024Mrs. Viney Marie Johnson, 75, of Hope
    In Loving Memory of Mrs. Viney Marie Johnson Viney Marie, a beautiful baby girl, graced the world with her presence on Tuesday, July 27, 1948, born to Thomas Charles Williams and Lula Mae Lomax Williams in Hope, ...
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