Obituaries
Owen C. McKenney
The Staff of Hicks Funeral Home extends their heartfelt condolences to the family of Mr. Owen C McKenney, 75 of Kansas City, Kansas formally Hope, AR, during this time of bereavement. With heavy hearts, we […]
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John Tony Hickerson
The Staff of Hicks Funeral Home extends their heartfelt condolences to the family of Mr. John Tony Hickerson, 86 of Hope, AR, during this time of bereavement. With heavy hearts, we share the passing of […]
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Mrs. Lameta K. Graham
The Staff of Hicks Funeral Home extends their heartfelt condolences to the family of Mrs. Lameta K. Graham, 61, of Prescott, AR during this time of bereavement. With heavy hearts, we share the passing of […]
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Audie Dean “Big Dean” Smith
Audie Dean “Big Dean” Smith, of Blevins, AR passed from his earthly home on Friday, July 31, 2026 at the age of 77. Visitation will be held Sunday, August 2, 2026 from 5:00 – 7:00pm […]
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Weekly Legislative Update
As another school year begins, hundreds of thousands of Arkansas students will once again be riding school buses each day. In fact, more than 350,000 children rely on school buses to get safely to and […]
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Nevada County departments fight grass & hay fire
NEVADA COUNTY – This evening at approximately 4:45 PM, Nevada County Fire & Rescue, alongside FairHills Fire Department, was dispatched to a reported grass and hay bale fire off Highway 371. Upon arrival, crews found […]
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Officer Jesse Jones graduates from Arkansas Law Enforcement Training Academy
HOPE – On Friday, July 31st, 2026, Officer Jesse Jones graduated from Arkansas Law Enforcement Training Academy (ALETA) in East Camden, AR. Officer Jones completed the thirteen (13) week academy and will now be assigned […]
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Senior Sunrise 2027
HOPE – This morning, the Hope High School Class of 2027 came together for Senior Sunrise, kicking off their final year as Bobcats with breakfast, fellowship, and excitement for the journey ahead. Senior year is […]
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Karen Steed
Karen Steed, age 62, of Prescott, Arkansas passed away on Thursday, July 30, 2026. Funeral arrangements are pending at this time but will be announced by Brazzel-Cornish Funeral Home.
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Search Continues for Brandon Gammage
Authorities are still searching for a missing man in Nevada County. 50-year-old Brandon Gammage has been missing since July 20th. The Laneburg man apparently headed out with a kayak on that day and hasn’t been […]
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Hope’s “Mr. Sound” Gears Up for Melon Festival
Pictured: Mr. Jerome Underwood HOPE – In sweet anticipation for a special 50th annual Hope Watermelon Festival, we decided that there was no better man to interview than our very own, “Mr. Sound”. Mr. Jerome […]