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Howard County man found dead

May 26, 2026 Dale Gathright, Jr. 0

NASHVILLE – A body was located near Nashville in Howard County Saturday. The search had started Friday for Joshua Hagood, who was last seen walking on railroad tracks off Pump Springs Road near Nashville. He […]

Nevada County Fire Rescue places new unit in service

May 26, 2026 Nevada County Fire Rescue 0

PRESCOTT – Nevada County Fire Rescue is proud to announce the newest addition to our fleet, Truck 25! We are excited to place this truck into service as we continue our commitment to protecting and […]

Prescott High students place in Fourth District’s 2026 Congressional Art Competition

May 26, 2026 Dale Gathright, Jr. 0

2nd Place: “Faceless Figures” by Olivia Kimmel from Prescott High School. 3rd Place: “Transitional Period” by Amy Wheat from Prescott High School. Congressman Bruce Westerman (AR-04) recently announced the Fourth District’s winners of the 2026 Congressional Art Competition. First place winner […]

Hempstead County Historical Society will meet on this

May 26, 2026 Josh Williams 0

HOPE – The community of Washington in Hempstead County was founded in 1824 and has several landmarks names after American heroes. Do you know who Franklin Street is named after? During this America 250 year, […]

Hempstead County Memorial Day Observance

May 25, 2026 Davis Johnson 0

On Monday, May 25th, veterans and townsfolk alike gathered together at the former Hope Courthouse to remember and recognize the servicemen and women who gave their all for our country. Speaking for the service was […]

Christie Littles

May 25, 2026 BRAZZEL/Oakcrest THE Funeral Home of Hope 0

Ms. Christie Littles, age 44, of Texarkana, Arkansas, passed away on Friday May 22, 2026, in Texarkana, Texas. Christie was born on November 17, 1981, in New Boston, Texas, to Johnny Walton and Paula Littles. […]

Beef Council makes area grants

May 25, 2026 Dale Gathright, Jr. 0

LITTLE ROCK –The Arkansas Beef Council has announced $132,000 in funding for research and promotion projects. The selected projects will support the growth and market development of Arkansas’ beef industry. “Investing Beef Council dollars in […]

Summer splash at Dr. Roscoe Smith Park

May 25, 2026 Davis Johnson 0

HOPE – Summer scenes have begun with the opening of a splash pad at Dr. Roscoe Smith Park. On Sunday, May 24th, we decided to check out the new addition. Testing the waters that afternoon […]

Practice food safety when grilling this Memorial Day

May 24, 2026 Rebekah Hall University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture 0

FOOD SAFETY FIRST — Keegan Bryant, a member of Saline County 4-H, uses a meat thermometer to gauge doneness of his chicken while competing in the 4-H Central Arkansas BBQ Competition on May 16. (UADA […]

Fred Stephen Ivers

May 23, 2026 A O Smith Funeral Home 0

Fred Stephen Ivers, age 96, of Lewisville, Arkansas entered his Heavenly Home on Friday, May 22, 2026, in Hope, Arkansas. He was born to Pierce and Eva Ivers in Lewisville, Arkansas on September 18, 1929. […]

Jerry Head

May 23, 2026 BRAZZEL/Oakcrest THE Funeral Home of Hope 0

Mr. Jerry Head, age 72, of Hope, Arkansas passed away Friday, May 22, 2026 in Texarkana, Texas. Funeral arrangements are pending at this time but will be announced by Brazzel-Oakcrest Funeral Home, The Funeral Home […]

Weekly Legislative Report

May 23, 2026 State Representative Dolly Henley 0

Arkansas is proudly known as The Natural State, but it is also a deeply rural state. From agriculture and forestry to small businesses and local infrastructure, many of the issues that shape Arkansas begin in […]