Obituaries
Laura Gulley
The Staff of Hicks Funeral Home extends their heartfelt condolences to the family of Mrs. Laura Gulley, 88, of Hope, Ar during this time of bereavement, whom passed away at her home on Sunday June […]
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Bobbye Calhoon
Bobbye Calhoon, age 94, of Dallas, Texas formerly of Hope, passed away on Sunday, June 28, 2026, surrounded by family. Funeral arrangements are pending but will be announced by Brazzel-Oakcrest Funeral Home, The Funeral Home […]
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6th Annual Sparks Fly in July this Saturday, July 4th, at the Hope Municipal Airport
HOPE – The 6th Annual Sparks Fly in July will be taking place this Saturday, July 4th, at the Hope Municipal Airport. This is a free entry event with gates opening at 5:00 pm. There […]
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Imogene “Jean” McAlister
Imogene “Jean” McAlister passed on June 24, 2026, at the age of 92 surrounded by her family. Jean was born on October 19, 1933, and was a resident of Texarkana, Texas. Jean McAlister, known to […]
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Blevins, Home of the Famous Flywheel Fried Pies!
What started as a small Arkansas business has grown into a company producing approximately 2,000 fried pies each day and serving customers throughout much of the state. Flywheel Pies was founded in Prescott, Arkansas, in […]
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Southwest Arkansas Regional Medical Center to host Community Appreciation Night
HOPE – Please join us for a Community Appreciation Night on Tuesday, June 30, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 pm. Southwest Arkansas Regional Medical Center has partnered with the Hope-Hempstead County Chamber of Commerce for […]
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Huck Plyler Wins Honors at Charolais Jr. Nationals in Hutchinson, Kansas
Huck Plyler, the fifteen-year old son of Caleb and Briana Plyler recently competed at Charolais Jr. Nationals in Hutchison, Kansas. He and four other kids from around the state represented the great state of Arkansas […]
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Hempstead County Struggles after Heavy Rain
The Hempstead County Quorum Court members came together for a meeting Thursday evening (6-25), in the Hempstead County Courthouse and heard from Hempstead County Judge Jerry Crane on the recent weather damage from which the […]
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The Joyful Four/Purifoy Boys to Perform at the NCTS/Oak Grove School Reunion Banquet
The Joyful Four/Purifoy Boys will perform at the NCTS/Oak Grove School Reunion Banquet on Sunday, July 5, 2026. The banquet will begin at 6:00 p.m. at the Nevada School District in Rosston, Arkansas. Originally, The […]
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