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Obituaries

James Varl May

James Varl May, 78, of Bodcaw passed from this life on Sunday, January 17, 2021 at Christus St. Michael Hospital in Texarkana, Texas. James was born in Bodcaw, Arkansas on January 4, 1943 to Varl […]
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Lincoln Gulley

Lincoln Gulley age 76 of Hope, AR entered into eternal rest Thursday, January 14, 2021 at his residence.  May he rest in peace.  Service info to follow. Honored Service Provider – McFadden & Hitchye Funeral […]
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COVID-19 Update

As of Monday there were 272,263 cumulative cases of  COVID in Arkansas.  There have been 245,096 recoveries and 4,343 deaths.  There were 22,794 active cases. Hempstead County has had 1,464 cumulative cases.  There have been […]
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Hope School Board

The Hope School Board held their regular monthly meeting on Monday.  Following the approval of the minutes and the approval of the expenditures, the board moved into their regular first agenda item, the Superintendent’s Report from […]
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OBU Combines Commencements

(Image by Andy Henderson) ARKADELPHIA – Ouachita Baptist University celebrated 309 graduates from the classes of 2019 and 2020 during its 133nd commencement ceremony in December. The ceremony, which was rescheduled from its original date […]
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James Wilson

Mr. James R. “Buddy” Wilson, age 88 of Columbus, Arkansas passed away Friday, January 15, 2021 at his home. Buddy was born December 28, 1932 to Joe and Grace Levins Wilson in Hope, Arkansas. He […]