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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!

Johnny Shanklin

October 28, 2026 Hicks Funeral Home 0

The Staff of Hicks Funeral Home extends their heartfelt condolences to the family of Mr. Johnny Shanklin 65, of Texarkana, AR during this time of bereavement. With heavy hearts, we share the passing of Mr. […]

Multiple VFDs respond to Wednesday woods fire

October 28, 2026 Laneburg Volunteer Fire Department 0

Perrytown, Laneburg, Emmet, Southeast Volunteer Fire Departments and Arkansas Forestry Division were among units on-scene today on a woods fire on Highway 299 near I-30. Laneburg Volunteer Fire Department photos

Southwest Arkansas Regional Medical Center in Hope Releases Information on Hospital Improvement Bond Issue

October 28, 2026 SWARMC 0

Editor’s note…Southwest Arkansas Regional Medical Center in Hope has released this information on the Hospital Improvement Bond Issue voters are seeing on their ballots. As noted in this information, this is NOT a new TAX […]

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Hope Water & Light Commission Meets

October 28, 2026 Mark Keith 0

The Hope Water & Light Commission met on Wednesday (10-28). 4 of the 5 commissioners attended. Minutes of the previous meeting were approved and the financial statements were reviewed. Bids for the fluoridation […]

Walk Thru Haunted Hope this Halloween

October 28, 2026 Summer Chambers 0