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Hope police log
On July 21, 2021 at approximately 9:40am, officers of the Hope Police Department arrested Antonio Gulley, 23, of Hope, AR and charged him with forgery in the 2nd degree and theft of property. The arrest […]
Month: July 2021
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Poole honored
PRESCOTT – Prescott School District Superintendent Robert Poole received a plaque for serving as President of the Arkansas Association of School Administrators. Poole was recognized for his distinguished service to education and to the profession […]
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Gattling gun at Washington State Park
WASHINGTON – Historic Washington State Park recently received on loan a Gatling Gun on display in the B.W. Edwards Weapons Museum. Curator Josh Williams and Weapons Curator Ernie Cox will be available to visit with […]
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McNab sets election
MCNAB – The McNab City Council has voted to refer a local sales tax to a vote of the people in November. At the July 19th McNab City Council meeting, the council approved ordinances referring […]
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Jones named HHS Assistant Principal
HOPE – A former classroom teacher, principal and administrator in East Texas and Arkansas public schools has been named assistant principal at Hope High School. Lekia Jones, a graduate of Arkansas High School in Texarkana, […]
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Third Panel of New Downtown Mural Revealed
The third panel of the new mural being painted downtown on the Chamber building at Main & 2nd has been revealed. The new section celebrates Hempstead County’s many hunting, fishing, and outdoor activities. Joel Boyd […]
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President William Jefferson Clinton Birthplace Home National Historic Site Holds “Junior Ranger Day”
The President William Jefferson Clinton Birthplace Home National Historic Site held “Junior Ranger Day” this past Friday. The youngsters participating had the opportunity to earn patches by attending programs hosted by Park Rangers, got to […]
Obituaries
Robert Lee Hawthorne, Sr
Robert Lee Hawthorne, Sr.,72 went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, June 23, 2021, in Texarkana, TX. He was born November 15, 1948, in Fulton, AR to his parents Clyde Albert […]
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Columbus one of oldest settlements in county
One of the early settled areas of Hempstead County was around the Columbus community located in the northwest section of the county. Some of the earliest European settlers settled in the area in the 1810s. […]
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Watermelon Season Brings Out Best In Hope-Hempstead County/Local Grower Carries On Tradition
There it sat on the kitchen counter. After months of waiting, a hot and way-too-tired gramps and his two way-too-excited granddaughters approached the beautiful watermelon in front of us, large knife in his hand. The […]
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Hope Watermelon Festival Parade Part 1
The first Hope Watermelon Festival Parade since the 1980’s drew quite a few participants. Not only did the parade draw plenty of contestants to the Little Miss and Little Mr. Watermelon Pageant, but a number […]
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Hope Watermelon Festival Parade Part 2
The first Watermelon Festival Parade since the mid 1980’s brought out a large number of participants. The parade was led by Sheriff James Singleton and was headed up in the back by Lt. Bush of […]