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William Doyle Erwin
William Doyle Erwin, 79, of Hope, AR passed away Friday, June 25, 2021 in Texarkana, TX. William was born July 12, 1941, in Hope, AR to Joseph and Marie Ward Erwin. He worked at the Arkansas […]
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Morris Vines
On Friday, June 25, 2021, Morris Dean Vines, loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, lovingly called “Papa”, passed away in Dallas, Texas at the age of 82. He was born September 25, 1938, in Bodcaw, […]
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Robert Ward
Mr. Robert “Bobby” Ward, age 76 of Hope, Arkansas, passed away Thursday, June 24, 2021 in Texarkana, Texas. He was born August 31, 1944 to William and Lillie Mae Stone Ward in Hope, Arkansas. Robert […]
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Tourism picking up in state
LITTLE ROCK – As the Arkansas tourism industry recovers from the economic impacts of the pandemic, the governor announced the creation of a new Office of Outdoor Recreation. It will be in the state Department […]
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Livestock report
Sale not reported due to absence of reporter.
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FAITH/FAMILY/FRIENDS MAKE UP WIDELY RESPECTED LOCAL PREACHER HAROLD FREEMAN
Like a stool with three-legs, Faith, family, and friends, in that order, are the three best words to apply to widely respected local preacher and civic leader Harold Freeman. The stool must have all […]
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Robert Hawthorne
Robert Hawthorne of Fulton, AR passed away Wednesday, June 23, 2021 in Texarkana, TX. Arrangements are pending at this time.
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McAfee oversees his final board meeting as superintendent
ROSSTON – There was no fanfare, no celebration. Only a white sheet cake with white icing and blue flowers with the legend “Good Luck” on it. This is how Rick McAfee’s final school board meeting […]
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Robert Ward
Mr. Robert “Bobby” Ward, age 76 of Hope, Arkansas, passed away Thursday June 24. 2021, in Texarkana, Texas. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time but will be announced by BRAZZEL/Oakcrest The Funeral Home of […]
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HPD cracking down on drunk drivers during holiday
HOPE – Fourth of July is celebrated by friends and families nationwide, but before you head out for the celebrations, make sure you plan for a sober way home. Hope Police Department is taking part […]
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Hempstead County Quorum Court
The Hempstead County Quorum Court met Thursday for their June meeting. After the opening prayer and pledge, JP David Clayton asked everyone to keep Jeff Neel in prayer. He’s being treated for COVID in Plano, […]
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Thrive Hempstead County Community Partners Launch All-Inclusive Website
June 24, 2021, Hope, Arkansas, Thrive Hempstead County linking arms with the Hempstead County Economic Development Corporation, Hope-Hempstead County Chamber of Commerce, and Hope Tourism Commission is launching an all-inclusive website that will greatly benefit […]