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Don Wayne Evans
Don Wayne Evans of Hope, Arkansas, passed away on August 19, 2026. He was born on August 21, 1959, in Texarkana, AR., to Betty Jo Erwin and Calvert Leon Evans. He spent his working days […]
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Fall season is officially underway
🍂 FALL IS HERE, BOBCAT NATION! 🐾 Our fall season is officially underway, and we’re excited to celebrate the students who are representing Hope Public Schools this season! From football, cheer, cross country, golf, and […]
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Jury Trials for August 24th Cancelled
All jury trials in Hempstead County for August 24th have been cancelled.
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Washington City Council meets
WASHINGTON – The Washington City Council met on August 18. There was some discussion about (who) needing some construction help. Mayor Paul Henley said that there were a dog and two cats caught since last […]
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Stories of the Blue Jay
Roots & Wings Stories of the Blue Jay Featuring: Daryl Martin – Class of 1989 Daryl was a member of Nevada’s first graduating class, one of the first to play Blue Jay basketball, and one […]
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Prescott talks unmowed lawns, grants, while local American Idol entry plays
PRESCOTT – Prescott council members got down to some serious issues at the Monday night meeting after a little entertainment by a local high school student named Skyler Rusher. Rusher has auditioned for American Idol […]
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Prescott Police Department July stats
PRESCOTT – Assistant Chief Wesley Wright gave the following report to the council for July 2026 stating that the Prescott Police Department logged 217 calls for service and 49 incident reports. Officers filed six accident […]
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Peggy Bobo – Updated
Peggy Bobo, age 79, of Hope, Arkansas passed away on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, surrounded by family. Mrs. Bobo was born on July 23, 1947, in Hot Springs, Arkansas to her parents William and Nancy […]
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Jeff Waldin for U.S. Senate Campaign will stop in Hope Saturday
HOPE – “Hope Tour Stop for the Jeff Waldin for U.S. Senate Campaign” will be this Saturday, August 22nd at 12 noon, at the Hempstead County Courthouse Gazebo, 200 East 3rd St, Hope.
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Hope Kiwanis Hears from Hope High Boys State Attendees
The Hope Kiwanis Club heard from several young men from Hope High who attended Boys State this year during the meeting on Tuesday (8-18). The young men told the club about their experiences. They also […]
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Volunteers Needed to Drive DAV Van from Hope to Little Rock
The DAV Van in Hope is in desperate need Of volunteer van drivers to help transport local veterans to their VA appointments. No commercial driver’s license is required, and drivers do not have to be […]