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Local Schools Grant Recipients

  LITTLE ROCK – The Arkansas Economic Development Commission Division of Rural Services has awarded grants totaling $536,401.58 to promote wildlife education and improve school conservation programs to 150 schools, school districts, and conservation districts […]
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Nominations sought for Citizen, Hero

PRESCOTT – While no date has been set for the 2021 Prescott-Nevada County Chamber of Commerce, nominations are being sought for Citizen of the Year and Hometown Hero. Jamie Hillery, executive director of the Chamber, […]
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Hope City Board

The Hope City Board met Tuesday January 19th in a virtual meeting. After the Pledge, a review of the minutes, and the invocation, the board moved into the agenda items The board looked at a […]
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COVID-19 hits NC courthouse

PRESCOTT – Access to the Nevada County Courthouse will be limited until further notice. Several elected officials and staff members have tested positive for COVID-19, according to Nevada County Judge Mark Glass.  Those needing to […]
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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 […]