Obituaries
Gracie McFadden
Mrs. Gracie McFadden Obituary An obituary is not available at this time for Mrs. Gracie McFadden. Visitation Friday, April 24, 2026 12:00PM – 5:00PM Hicks Funeral Home 407 S. Hazel Street PO Box 548 Hope, […]
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Two-Vehicle Accident on US 371 Just South of Prescott
A two-vehicle accident Sunday (4-26) resulted in 3 people being taken to area hospitals. The accident occurred around 5pm. Nevada County Rescue, Fair Hills, and Redland responded to the accident.
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Hempstead County and two other rural Arkansas communities to participate in 2026 SelectUSA summit
LITTLE ROCK – Three Arkansas communities will attend the 2026 SelectUSA Investment Summit as part of the “Invest in Rural America” initiative. Hempstead County, Howard County, and Sevier County were selected to participate in SelectUSA’s […]
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Friday crash on Nashville Bypass claims life
NASHVILLE – A Nashville woman was killed in a two-vehicle collision Friday afternoon in Nashville. According to the preliminary Arkansas State Police report, Yolanda Hesslund, 50, of Nashville, was on Arkansas Highway 27 North in […]
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Ronnie Ward
Ronnie Ward, age 70, of Hope, Arkansas passed away on Sunday, April 26, 2026 surrounded by family. Funeral arrangements are pending at this time but will be announced by Brazzel-Oakcrest Funeral Home.
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Nevada County observes April as Child Abuse Awareness Month
Prescott Nevada County Chamber of Commerce – Our community is truly blessed to have the Percy and Donna Malone Child Safety Center right here in Nevada County. This special place provides care, compassion, and a […]
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Hempstead County Hammered With Hail
Storms Hammered Parts of Southwest Arkansas late Saturday into Sunday morning. Numerous residents had hail. A picture from Ed McKinnon shows hail the size of a golf ball while Hope resident Jill Self recorded baseball-sized […]
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BULLETIN: FLASH FLOOD WARNING
Flash Flood Warning ARC057-260815- /O.NEW.KSHV.FF.W.0005.260426T0518Z-260426T0815Z/ /00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ BULLETIN – EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED Flash Flood Warning National Weather Service Shreveport LA 1218 AM CDT Sun Apr 26 2026 The National Weather Service in Shreveport has issued a […]
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BULLETIN: SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING
Severe Weather Statement National Weather Service Shreveport LA 1228 AM CDT Sun Apr 26 2026 ARC057-073-099-260545- /O.CON.KSHV.TO.W.0039.000000T0000Z-260426T0545Z/ Hempstead AR-Lafayette AR-Nevada AR- 1228 AM CDT Sun Apr 26 2026 …TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1245 […]
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BULLETIN: TORNADO WARNING – UPDATED
Severe Weather Statement National Weather Service Shreveport LA 1211 AM CDT Sun Apr 26 2026 Hempstead AR-Lafayette AR-Nevada AR- 1211 AM CDT Sun Apr 26 2026 …TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1245 AM CDT […]