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Beavers retiring at police chief

PRESCOTT – Prescott Police Chief Joey Beavers is retiring at the end of August. Beavers has been chief of police for three years, but has more than 30 years law enforcement experience. Prescott Mayor Terry […]
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John Mangum

Rev. John E Mangum, age 82, of Ruston, LA, formerly of Hope, AR, passed away Saturday, August 1, 2020 in Ruston, LA. He was born on August 21, 1937 in Hope, AR to Floyd and […]
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Woodbury Charged With Domestic Battery

On August 1, 2020, at approximately 3:22am, officers of the Hope Police Department arrested Shasmakelyia Woodbury, 22, of Hope, Arkansas and charged her with domestic battery in the 2nd degree. The arrest occurred in the […]
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COVID-19 Update

As of Monday afternoon there were 44,597 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Arkansas.  There have been 37,240 recoveries and 475 deaths.  There were 6,882 active cases. Hempstead County has 220 confirmed cases.  There have been […]
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Wanda Fincher

Wanda Whitney Fincher, age 81, of Prescott, Arkansas, passed away Sunday, August 2, 2020 in Prescott. She was born July 24, 1939 to Willie Jo (Billie Billings) and Woodroe Whitney in Blackwater, a farming community […]
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Hope police log

WARRANTS SERVED: 7.27.20 Dana Snider McClure, 49, of Hope, AR                                                                      Failure to Appear Rico Smith, 38, Camden, AR                                                                           Failure to Appear 7.28.20 Kirsten Parmer, 20, of Hope, AR                                                                     Failure to Appear Timothy Young, 33, of […]
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St. John’s United Methodist Honors Teachers

St. John United Methodist Church honored their teachers in their Sunday morning service as they prepare to go back to school during unprecedented times.  Those honored included Shari Smith Clinton Primary, Ashley Collums Clinton Primary, […]
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UAHT announces opening protocols

HOPE – The University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana will begin face-to-face classes on Tuesday, August 25, 2020, with safety protocols in place. All online courses are still scheduled to start on Wednesday, August 19, 2020. The […]
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Air Evac now carry blood on board

O’FALLON, MO –  When it comes to helicopter air ambulance services, quality patient care and safety are top priorities. The eight Arkansas Air Evac Lifeteam air medical bases recently made strides in both areas. The […]