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Breaking: Hope Baking Company announces shutdown

July 19, 2026 Dale Gathright, Jr. 0

HOPE – Hope Baking Company, Inc. is apparently closing its Hope production facility by this end of this week. In a notice apparently sent by the company to employees dated July 18th: Dear Team Members, […]

20th Annual Red River Heritage Symposium speaker highlight

July 18, 2026 Mark Keith 0

WASHINGTON – Historic Washington State Park will host the 20th Annual Red River Heritage Symposium on Saturday, July 25, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. This year’s theme is “Threads Along the Red River: 250 […]

Weekly Legislative Update

July 18, 2026 State Representative Dolly Henley 0

Whether they’re hiking our trails, floating our rivers, exploring historic downtowns, or dining at local restaurants, visitors are making a big impact on Arkansas. New figures released by the Governor this week show tourism reached […]

Norman McKinnon – Updated

July 17, 2026 Brazzel Cornish Funeral Home The Funeral Home of Prescott. 0

Norman McKinnon, age 73, of Prescott, Arkansas, passed away Thursday, July 9, 2026, after losing his battle to Cancer that he has been fighting like a warrior, since 2017. Norman was a Farm Manager/Keeper at […]

Area School Notes

July 17, 2026 Eric Mclaurin 0

While students have been enjoying their summer breaks the schools have been busy hiring new staff and preparing for the next year. 11 Hope High School Students attended the American Legion’s Arkansas Boys’ State. Hope […]

Prescott School notes

July 17, 2026 Eric Mclaurin 0

PRESCOTT – During the summer break Prescott School District has been busy planning and hiring new staff. Misty Gilbert (Jr. High Math), Justin Brown ((Social Studies), Autumn Welch (High School Math) Amelia Mullins (Paraprofessional) and […]

Blevins School notes

July 17, 2026 Eric Mclaurin 0

BLEVINS – While students have been enjoying their summer breaks the schools have been busy hiring new staff and preparing for the next year. Blevins is looking for bus drivers. Blevins football team will be […]

Babysitting Basics Workshop to be held

July 17, 2026 Betty Wingfield Hempstead County Agent 0

HOPE – Interested in babysitting to make money? The University of Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service is presenting a Babysitting Basics Workshop on Thursday & Friday, July 30-31 from 9:30am – 3:00pm each day at the […]

Kenneth Hoyt “Buddy” Murrah, age 89, of Prescott

July 17, 2026 Welch Funeral Home/Arkadelphia 0

Kenneth Hoyt “Buddy” Murrah, age 89, of Prescott, passed from this life on Monday, June 29, 2026, at his home. He was born February 23, 1937, in Prescott, the son of the late Alton Ray […]

Emmet City Council

July 17, 2026 Joseph Barry 0

The Emmet City Council met on Thurs (7-16). The meeting was kicked off with a prayer. Mayor Ottis Otwell said the city didn’t have any way to record the meeting. Deanna Allen said that she […]

Hope Downtown Network: A Celebration of Progress

July 17, 2026 Davis Johnson 0

Pictured: Crowd at Studio and Events HOPE – Friends and supporters of the Hope Downtown Network assembled Thursday evening at The Studio and Events venue on Elm Street to commemorate recent progress in the downtown area. […]

Donald “Donnie” Wayne Brigance

July 16, 2026 Welch Funeral Home 0

Donald “Donnie” Wayne Brigance, age 71, of Prescott, passed from this life on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, at The Springs of Hillcrest in Prescott. He was born April 12, 1955, in Brownsville, TN, the son […]