Month: June 2018

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Mental health working group established

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HOPE – The inaugural session of a multi-disciplinary working group designed to explore the means to address the incidence of adolescent mental health issues in the Hope Public Schools as an ongoing initiative drew some […]
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Robert Lynn Thompson

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Mr. Robert Lynn “Bob” Thompson, age 59 of Spring Hill. Arkansas passed away Wednesday June 13, 2018 at his home.  Robert was born May 24, 1959 in Hope, Arkansas to J.B. and Ima Thompson, his […]
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Summer concert series set in Washington

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WASHINGTON – Historic Washington State Park announces the annual summer concert series “Music in the Park” with the theme “Hempstead County Melodies.” A free concert will be held in June, July, and August and is […]
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Watson’s weekly column

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LITTLE ROCK – Although budget hearings for the next fiscal year do not begin until the fall, we frequently review revenue reports to ensure our budget is on track.  This week, we received the General […]
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UAHT/HPSD in pilot partnership program

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HOPE – The Hope Collegiate & Professions Academy Pilot is a partnership between the Hope Public School District and the University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana. The goal of the academy is to provide academic and career […]
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Teachers meet with governor

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LITTLE ROCK – Twenty-six teachers from 31 Arkansas school districts met with Governor Asa Hutchinson recently to discuss ways to improve education and the teaching profession in Arkansas. The discussion and luncheon came a day […]
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UAHT offers workforce challenge scholarships

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HOPE – The Arkansas Workforce Challenge Scholarship is funded by lottery revenue for workforce training in high demand areas. The areas of study relate to jobs in healthcare, information technology, and industry. Classes are not […]
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RoC earns certificates

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HOPE – Pictured are ROC individuals and Hope Public Schools’ Director of Child Nutrition Dena Gilbert upon receiving certificates of appreciation for the work they performed throughout the school year. The individuals were recognized at […]
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Harold L. Matherly

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Mr. Harold L. Matherly, age 69 of Bodcaw, Arkansas passed away, Friday, June 8, 2018 in a local hospital. He was born on July 17, 1948 in Brawley, Arkansas to John D. and Georgia Lathrop […]
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Mary K. Stille

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Mrs. Mary K. Stille, age 71 of Hope, Arkansas passed away Sunday June 10, 2018 in a local nursing home. Mrs. Stille was born in Chariton, Iowa on August 20, 1946 to Kenneth and Lola […]
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3D archery

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COLUMBUS – The Rick Evans Grandview Prairie Conservation Education Center invites you to join us for Saturday on the Range. If you have wanted to learn to shoot shotguns, but just never had the chance, […]
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Mr. Robert Lynn “Bob” Thompson

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  Mr. Robert Lynn “Bob” Thompson, age 59 of Spring Hill. Arkansas passed away Wednesday June 13, 2018 at his home.  Robert was born May 24, 1959 in Hope, Arkansas to J.B. and Ima Thompson, […]