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KaShae Cheatham
Ms. KaShae Cheatham October 16, 1989-October 19, 2026 Ms. KaShae Cheatham 37, of Texarkana, Arkansas passed away at Hospice of Texarkana Inc. in Texarkana, Texas. She attended and graduated school in Hope, Arkansas. She loved […]
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Carroll H. Byers
Carroll H. Byers, 85, of Hope, went home to be with his Lord on October 22, 2026, in Texarkana, Texas. He was born April 19, 1941, to Olin and Rachel (Gibson) Byers. Carroll loved his […]
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Prescott eases past Bismarck 42-28
The Prescott Curley Wolves continued to win, taking a 42-28 victory over Bismarck Friday night. Bismarck jumped out to a 21-14 first quarter lead, scoring on a 51-yard touchdown run by Cayden Burch, then a […]
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Hope falls to Nashville in football action
The Nashville Scrappers defeated the Hope Bobcats 63-6 in high school football action. Amy Sweat photos
Hempstead County News
Weekly Legislative Update
Budget hearings continued this week at the State Capitol, and early voting is now underway for the November 3 General Election. While voters are deciding who will represent them in the Arkansas House, preparations are […]
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Hempstead County United Way Gala a Big Success
A good crowd turned out Thursday (10-22) for the annual Hempstead County United Way Gala. Helen Byers was named the Paul Henley Volunteer of the Year. Domestic Violence Prevention received Agency of the Year honors. […]
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Jeffery Porter
The Staff of Hicks Funeral Home extends their heartfelt condolences to the family of Mr. Jeffery Porter, 65 during this time of bereavement. With heavy hearts, we share the passing of Mr. Jeffery Porter. His […]
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Shirley Ann Head Hill – Updated
Shirley Ann Head Hill aka Sam of Prescott, Arkansas went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Tuesday, October 20th, 2026, in Hot Springs, Arkansas. She was born on October 18th, […]
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Fair Park History Unearthed
Pictured: Excavation of Hope Fair Park kiddie pool One of the favorite activities at Hope Fair Park (pre-1975), was swimming in the small children’s pool located near the tennis courts (which had not been built […]
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Agatha Wood: 100 Years and More!
Pictured: Mrs. Agatha Wood in her home It’s not very often you hear the news that a person turned 100 years old. So, it made it all the more special that a local woman, […]