Obituaries
Parker Ray Powell
Parker Ray Powell, 72, of Fulton, AR., passed away on May 18, 2026. Mr. Powell was born on September 14, 1953, in Hope, Arkansas, to Betty Jo and Wesley Gene Powell. He was a member […]
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Storm Blocks Highway 299 Entrance to Farmers Market
The storm Tuesday (5-19) blew a couple of trees down in Emmet and caused a power line and pole to sag. The sagging line means it’s unsafe to enter the Emmet Farmers Market from Highway […]
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Eli Callicott Receives Degree from ASU
Eli Callicott, son of Cannon Callicott and the late Heather Loe Callicott, recently received his undergraduate degree from Arkansas State University. Eli is the grandson of Buddy and Beverly Loe and Don and Janice Callicott, […]
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Heather Loe Callicott Memorial Scholarship Awarded at Cross County High School
Dane Johnson was recently awarded the Heather Loe Callicott Memorial Scholarship at Cross County High School. The scholarship is given in memory of the late Heather Loe Callicott who grew up in Prescott.
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Kiwanis Hears Arkansas State Police Program
The Hope Kiwanis Club heard a program from the Arkansas State Police on Tuesday (5-19). From Troop G in Hope, the club welcomed Captain Brady Gore, Lt. Jamie Gravier, and Administrative Assistant Julie Glass. Introducing […]
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Storm Damage on South Hazel and South Laurel
A short -lived storm that blew through Hope about 3 pm left damage on South Hazel and South Laurel. The carport attached to the Gloria McFadden home on South Hazel tore into several pieces and […]
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Tailgaters Suffers Blown -Out Window from Storm
The storm that blew through downtown Hope caused some damage at Tailgaters at Main & Division. The storm blew out a plate glass window on the north side of the building. The popular restaurant will […]
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Historic Washington State Park opens new America 250 exhibit on Washington, Arkansas
WASHINGTON – Historic Washington State Park will open a new exhibit entitled “America 250: Washington’s Story is America’s Story” on Saturday, May 23, at the park’s 1874 Visitor Information Center, 100 SW Morrison St., Washington. […]
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Prescott Civic Coalition Community Meal Set for Thursday
The Prescott Civic Coalition will hold their monthly community meal Thursday at 5pm at the First Methodist Church Fellowship Hall. All interested persons are invited to enjoy a good meal, fellowship, and bingo with prizes […]
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Historic Washington State Park to host cemetery workshop
Informative presentation on family history research and hands-on techniques to be included WASHINGTON – Historic Washington State Park will host a cemetery workshop on Saturday, May 23, from 9 a.m. to noon, at the 1874 […]
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Spring Hill School Board meeting for May
SPRING HILL – The Spring Hill School Board meeting met on May 18th at 6pm. The previous meeting’s minutes were read and approved. The financial report was also read and approved by the Board. A […]
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Washington Vintage Dance class meets
WASHINGTON – The Washington Vintage Dance class met at the Old Washington Fire Station and came to order at 7:18pm. Joshua Williams showed the group how to do the “Virginia Reel”, which was introduced circa […]