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State Police investigating death of Nevada County inmate at Varer Unit

October 30, 2026 Arkansas State Police 0

VARNER — Special Agents with the Arkansas State Police (ASP) Criminal Investigation Division (CID) are investigating the death of a Varner Unit inmate who reported an attack Thursday afternoon. Wade May, 32, notified correctional staff […]

Martha Stell Harris Sisson, age 94, of Hope, Arkansas passed away on October 29, 2026, surrounded by family. Mrs. Sisson was born on December 25, 1931, in Prescott, Arkansas to her parents, Montgomery and Grace […]

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Juvenile dead in shooting at Stamps

October 30, 2026 Lafayette County Sheriff's Office 0

Elected officials tour Pafford operations

October 29, 2026 State Representative Dolly Henley 0

Dolly Campbell Henley: Thank you Pafford EMS for hosting elected officials Thursday in Hope. “I was running late but got a first-rate tour from Will Pope, Pafford Operations Manager for Special Response, and Aimee King, […]

Ode Smith Jr. – Updated

October 29, 2026 Hicks Funeral Home 0

Ode Smith Jr. affectionately known as “Babe Ruth” entered this life on October 27, 1926, in Washington, Arkansas. He was the eldest child of Ode Smith Sr. and Cassie Stuart Smith. He attended school in […]

Prescott/Nevada County Chamber Costume Contest

October 29, 2026 Prescott/Nevada County Chamber of Commerce 0

We had a blast this morning at the Prescott-Nevada County Chamber of Commerce going around town judging our Business Halloween Costume Contest! We saw some great costumes, lots of creativity, and plenty of laughs! Congratulations […]

Hope Water & Light (HWL) announces decision regarding potential raw water sales

October 29, 2026 Hope Water & Light 0

HOPE – HWL was recently approached about an opportunity to potentially participate in the sale of excess raw water from Millwood Lake to Texas. HWL currently owns water rights in Millwood Lake totaling twelve (12) […]

Persistent fire danger continues for Hope-Prescott Region

October 29, 2026 National Weather Service-Shreveport & Little Rock 0

Hempstead County Historical Society Discusses Methodist Church History

October 29, 2026 Joseph Barry 0

The Historical Society met on October 27th. Joshua Williams started the meeting with announcements. He noted the society has obtained a journal of the Civil War soldiers from Hempstead County. The journals are $30 each. […]

Terrie James 2026 ESGR Statewide Volunteer of the Year

October 28, 2026 State Representative Dolly Henley 0

ESGR Southwest Area Chair Paul Henley recognizes Terrie James as the 2026 ESGR Statewide Volunteer of the Year. Terrie is a great ESGR volunteer and Ombudsman for Arkansas. Congratulations Terrie!