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Arthur “Honey” Ray Lee
On September 14, 1960, Arthur “Honey” Ray Lee, 85, was born in Bradley, Arkansas to Eddie Lee, Sr. and Rosie Lee-Sumpter Lee. With his grandson Alvin Ray Lee, Jr. by his side, on April 13, […]
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Betty Coulter – Updated
An obituary is not available at this time for Betty Coulter. Events Visitation Thursday, April 23, 2026 3:00PM – 5:00PM Hicks Funeral Home 407 S. Hazel Street PO Box 548 Hope, AR 71801 Homegoing Celebration […]
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Ruby Jewel Hicks
Ruby Jewel Hicks, 95, passed away on April 22, 2026. Ruby was born on December 27, 1930, in Nevada County, to Olevia Honea and Mark Shelton. Her family will remember her as wonderful mother and […]
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Blevins School news
BLEVINS – Blevins High School students have been hard at work taking their Atlas exams. They have shown a lot of improvement in their test taking strategies and scores. They also showed that they know […]
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Hope School Board Honors Memory of Powers and Muldrew
Tuesday (4-21), the Hope Public Schools Board of Education held its regularly scheduled meeting, highlighting important updates, recognitions, and moments of honor across the district. The Board proudly recognized this month’s Superintendent Award recipients, celebrating […]
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Hope Bobcats Lose in Lackluster Performance Against Magnolia Panthers
The Hope Bobcats traveled to Magnolia on Tuesday April 21st to open their final week of the season. In an uninspired outing, the Cats lost 10-0 to the Panthers. From beginning to end, the Bobcats […]
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Civitan Food Drive
The Hope Civitan Club collected non-perishable food items at its last meeting as part of a region-wide service project. Pictured are Civitans Patti Manus, Twyla Pruden, Debbie Hines, Linda Blackmon, Amber Mackey, Eva Morehead and […]
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Prescott City Council Approves Financials, Hears Chamber and Health Fair Updates
PRESCOTT, Ark. — The Prescott City Council met Monday night, April 20, at City Hall, approving routine financial business and receiving updates on community revitalization efforts, public safety, and several upcoming events sponsored by the […]
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Dr. Jonathan Crossley Named Rural Education Association Superintendent of the Year
Dennis Copeland, Director of AR Rural Education Association, presented Dr Jonathan Crossley with Rural Ed Superintendent of the Year for the southern region. Dr. Crossley was nominated by his fellow SWAEC superintendents. Thanks for all […]
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Wreck at US 67 & Highway 174 east of Hope
It is believed there were no serious injuries suffered from a two-vehicle accident on US 67 at the intersection with state highway 174 north Tuesday (4-21) around 3:15pm. Units from the Arkansas State Police, Hempstead […]
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Kiwanis Hears Program on James Black’s Bowie Heritage Festival
The Hope Kiwanis Club recently heard a program on James Black’s Bowie Heritage Festival set for this Friday and Saturday (4-24 and 4-25). This 5th annual festival features a variety of activities including a knife […]