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Watermelon Eating Contest

HOPE- The watermelon eating contest is always a big hit at the Hope Watermelon Festival. There were three age groups for this years contest. In the youngest age group there were seven contestants, in the […]
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Watermelon Weigh-in and Auction

HOPE- The watermelon weigh off and auction at the 42nd Annual Hope Watermelon Festival. Two watermelons were entered weighing in a 118 pounds and 145 pounds. The melons were then auctioned of by Mr. Don […]
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2018 Watermelon Olympics

HOPE- The 42nd Annual Hope Watermelon Festival brought back Watermelon Olympics this year! Businesses from around town made teams and competed against one another in three relays and then a team relay. Ten teams were […]
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Obituaries

Danny Gilbert

Mr. Danny Gilbert, age 68 of Fulton, Arkansas passed away Friday August 10, 2018, at his home.  He was a wonderful, husband, father, pawpaw, uncle, friend and truck driver. He was always the life of […]
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Lions Club Fish Fry

HOPE- The Hope Lions Club had a great turn out last night, August 10 for their annual fish fry during the Hope Watermelon Festival. The lions club members served fish, chicken, and hush puppies. When […]
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911 upgrades vital for public

LITTLE ROCK – Every day in Arkansas more than 6,500 calls are made to 911. Legislators heard a request for upgrades to the 911 system at a recent meeting, from a coalition of state, city […]
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Livestock report

Hope Livestock Auction, Hope, AR Weighted Average Report for Thursday Aug 9, 2018 Cattle Receipts: 1106 Last week: 1713 Last year: 1222 Compared to last week: Feeder steers 2.00-7.00 lower. Feeder heifers 2.00- 4.00 lower. […]