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April Wetter, Cooler Than Normal in Hope

April Wetter, Cooler Than Normal in Hope

The weather in Hope was both cooler and wetter than normal according to statistics compiled by the Southwest Research and Extension Center which serves as Hope’s official weather…

Hope Police Officer Receives Life Saving Award

Hope Police Officer Receives Life Saving Award

On November 11th, 2023 Officer Matthew Whitney received a call in reference to an unresponsive person. Upon arriving, Officer Whitney assessed the unresponsive person and administered Naloxone (Narcan)…

Local Leaders Form “Southwest Arkansas Healthcare Authority” to Ensure Quality Healthcare Continues in Southwest Arkansas, Steward Restructuring Through Chapter 11

Local Leaders Form “Southwest Arkansas Healthcare Authority” to Ensure Quality Healthcare Continues in Southwest Arkansas, Steward Restructuring Through Chapter 11

From: Southwest Arkansas Healthcare Authority FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: MAY 6, 2024 Community leaders have recently formed a local non-profit corporation named Southwest Arkansas Healthcare Authority. The mission of…

Hope Lions Hear From Hope”s Leather Craftsman Kenny Rowe

Hope Lions Hear From Hope”s Leather Craftsman Kenny Rowe

The Hope Lions Club had a real treat on Monday (5-6) when master leather craftsman Kenny Rowe of Hope gave a program on his work.  Rose, who maintains…

NHS names honor grads

NHS names honor grads

ROSSTON – Six students will graduate with honors from Nevada High School. Graduation is set for Thursday, May 16, at 7:00 p.m. in the gymnasium. Brycten Harris, son…

68 graduate from PHS Sunday

68 graduate from PHS Sunday

PRESCOTT – Commencement exercises were held in the Prescott Sports Arena Sunday afternoon, with 68 seniors walking in and 68 exiting with their diplomas. Parents, family, relatives and…

Awards aplenty at Hines banquet

Awards aplenty at Hines banquet

PRESCOTT – There was a new venue for the Annual Hines Safety and Awards Banquet Saturday. This year, for the first time, the event was held at the…

Maldonado, Brown charged with felonies

Maldonado, Brown charged with felonies

  On Monday, April 29th, 2024, at approximately 7:00pm, Officers with the Hope Police Department arrested Jose Maldonado, 56 of Hope, AR. Mr. Maldonado was arrested in the…

UAHT offers on-line summer courses

UAHT offers on-line summer courses

HOPE/TEXARKANA – Are you a high school student or a college student at a 4-year university that’s home for the summer? If so, get ahead on your course…

Local artists featured in Washington

Local artists featured in Washington

WASHINGTON – As part of the “Brushstrokes from the Heart” Exhibit, the work of a current Hempstead County artist will be featured every two months. Through the end…

Train Day Car Show Brings Great Vehicles Downtown

Train Day Car Show Brings Great Vehicles Downtown

One of the most anticipated events of Train Day each year is the annual car show.  There were a number of beautiful vehicles lining Main Street between 2nd…

Train Day Benefits from Good Weather and Good Turnout

Train Day Benefits from Good Weather and Good Turnout

The Hope Tourism Commission held Train Day in downtown Hope on Saturday (May 4th). Despite the threat of rain, the weather was nice and there were many things…

Lindsey Honea and Larry Moses of Main Street Smokers Take First Place in Train Day Rib-Cooking Contest

Lindsey Honea and Larry Moses of Main Street Smokers Take First Place in Train Day Rib-Cooking Contest

The Train Day rib cooking contest brought out plenty of good teams Saturday.  Despite many worthy contestants, only three teams can win.  Lindsey Honea and Larry Moses with…

Senate passes$6.31 billion budget

Senate passes$6.31 billion budget

LITTLE ROCK – The Senate has passed a balanced budget for state government for next fiscal year, clearing the way for completion of the 2024 session. The budget…

Livestock report

Livestock report

FEEDER CATTLE STEERS – Medium and Large 1 (Per Cwt / Actual Wt) Head Wt Range Avg Wt Price Range Avg Price 5 310-335 324 310.00-320.00 312.95 1…

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Obituaries

  • Rosemary Brown April 30, 2024
    Rosemary Clark Brown, 95, born November 28, 1928, in Prescott, AR, passed to heaven on April 27, 2024, surrounded by her family. She graduated from Springhill High School in 1946 and soon after married Jessie ...
  • Larry Patterson April 29, 2024
    Larry Wayne Patterson (Goober), 64 of Hope, Arkansas passed away Friday April 26, 2024 at St. Michael Hospital in Texarkana, Texas surrounded by his loved ones. He was born on May 12, 1959 in Orange, Texas to ...
  • Mr. Raymond C. Post, 80, of Hope April 28, 2024Mr. Raymond C. Post, 80, of Hope
    Hope, AR Mr. Raymond C. Post, 80, of Hope passed Wednesday, April 24 at his residence.  Arrangements are pending with Hicks Funeral Home, Inc.
  • Wanda Mauldin, 76, of Prescott April 26, 2024Wanda Mauldin, 76, of Prescott
    Wanda Mauldin, aged 76, of Prescott, AR, passed away on April 17, 2024, at her home surrounded by her loved ones. Wanda was born on June 17, 1947, in Amity AR, to Lee and Effie ...
  • Roger McLelland April 23, 2024
    Roger D. McLelland, 77 of Hope, Arkansas passed away Monday, April 22, 2024, in Little Rock at the VA hospital. He was born on November 17, 1946, in Gurdon, Arkansas to Tillman and Alyne McLelland. He ...
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