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Long-serving children’s doctor retires
HOPE – On June the 30th, 48 years of full dedication to healthcare will come to a close as children’s doctor Dr. William LaDell Douglas, commonly known as “Dr. D”, will be retiring. Born in […]
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Weekly Legislative Report
The Arkansas Legislative Council met this week to review a wide range of issues affecting education, state finances, energy policy, healthcare, and government operations. Members began by reviewing the state’s latest revenue report. Gross General […]
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Archie Donell Wingfield
The Staff of Hicks Funeral Home extends their heartfelt condolences to the family of Mr. Archie Donell Wingfield, 63, of Hope, AR, during this time of bereavement. With heavy hearts, we share the passing of […]
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St. Mark’s Episcopal Church in Hope now holding weekly services
HOPE – St. Mark’s Episcopal Church of Hope: We are excited to announce that St. Mark’s doors are now open EVERY Sunday for worship after a long period of twice monthly services. The Episcopal Diocese […]
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Billie Carol Haynie – Updated
Billie Carol Haynie, forever 29 years young, passed away on June 17, 2026, at St. Michael’s Hospital in Texarkana, Texas, surrounded by the love of her family. Born on March 27, 1958, in Prescott, Arkansas, […]
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Emmet City Council meets
EMMET – The Emmet City Council met on June 18th at 7pm. The previous meeting’s minutes were reviewed and approved. Jay Click with Southwest Arkansas Planning and Development District was present to discuss with the […]
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Billie Carol Haynie
Billie Carol Haynie, age 68, of Texarkana, Texas formerly of Prescott, passed away on Wednesday, June 17, 2026. Memorial services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 20, 2026, with Jacob Haynie officiating […]
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Last call to reserve advertising space in the official 50th Annual Hope Watermelon Festival brochure
HOPE – This is your final opportunity to reserve advertising space in the official 50th Annual Hope Watermelon Festival Brochure! Thousands of festival attendees, visitors, and community members use the brochure throughout the festival weekend, […]
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Enroll now for fiber optic training at UA Hope-Texarkana
HOPE – The next round of Fiber Optic Technician program classes at the University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana (UAHT) begins Monday, August 24. UAHT fiber optic courses offer students a fast track to a high-demand career […]
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Local Band to Bring the Party at Fireworks Show
HEMPSTEAD COUNTY – With the much anticipated 6th annual Sparks Fly in July Firework Show on the horizon, we decided to cover one of this year’s music groups named “Miller County Line”. The band will […]