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Mrs. Rosa Whatley
Mrs. Rosa Whatley, age 87 of DeAnn, Arkansas passed away Wednesday, July 26, 2017 in Prescott, Arkansas. Mrs. Whatley was born January 7, 1930 in the Forrest Hill Community to the late John T. and […]
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Mrs. Lura Jean Willis
Mrs. Lura Jean Willis, age 83 of Hope, Arkansas passed away Thursday, July 20, 2017 at her home. Mrs. Willis was born on April 5, 1934 in the Holly Grove Community of Hempstead County, Arkansas […]
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Chamber of Commerce Coffee
HOPE- The Hempstead County Chamber of Commerce community coffee was hosted this morning by Sears. With an assortment of foods such as chicken, deviled eggs, and cookies. The cookies that were provided for the […]
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PSB approves policy changes
PRESCOTT – July’s meeting of the Prescott School board was dominated by policy changes. The meeting began with Kathie Janes, federal programs coordinator, telling the board about changes to the district’s wellness and physical activity […]
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Jury Duty CANCELLED – Hempstead County, Wednesday July 26
HOPE – Jury duty in Hempstead County for today, Wednesday July 26 has been CANCELLED.
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Hope Kiwanis Hears From Bubba Powers Of Southwest Arkansas Counseling And Mental Health
HOPE – The Hope Kiwanis Club heard from Bubba Powers, Director of Youth Services for Southwest Arkansas Counseling and Mental Health on Tuesday. Powers coordinates and supervises all probation and court services to juvenile courts in […]
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Heat Advisory For Hempstead & Nevada Counties Wednesday
The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for both Hempstead and Nevada Counties for tomorrow, Wednesday July 26th, from 1-7:00pm. Heat indices during these hours are expected to rise to between 105 and […]
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Junior Police Cadets Graduate
HOPE – The 2017 summer class of the Hope Police Department Junior Police Academy was graduated in ceremonies here July 21 at the University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana. The six members of the summer program class […]
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Hope Farmers Market Serves Roasted Okra
HOPE – Bethany Barney and Terrie James of the Hempstead County office of the Cooperative Extension Service hosted “Taste This” at the Hope Farmers Market on Tuesday. They served roasted okra. This recipe offers the great […]
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Sidewalk bids opened for splash pad
PRESCOTT – Bids were opened Tuesday morning for the sidewalk portion of the splash pad. Three bids were received for the project, which will be to construct sidewalks around six feet wide and using 430 […]
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Summer commencement Aug. 4 for SAU
MAGNOLIA – Summer commencement ceremonies at Southern Arkansas University are scheduled for 10 a.m. on Aug. 4, 2017, at the W.T. Watson Athletic Center. More graduate students are graduating in this ceremony than undergraduates. A […]