Obituaries
Peggy Reece
Peggy Jean Reece, age 63 of Hope, Arkansas, gained her angel wings Friday, November 5, 2021 at Wadley Hospital in Texarkana. Peggy was born in Hope, AR, November 1, 1958 to Howard H. and Wilma […]
Year: 2021
Obituaries
Glenn Avery
Mr. Glenn Avery, age 84 of Prescott, Arkansas, passed away Sunday, November 7, 2021, at his home. He was born February 21, 1937, to Elmer and Stella Jones Avery in Delight, Arkansas. He was a […]
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Bobcats Come Short In Score Fest
HOPE – The Hope Bobcats came up short in a score fest against the Magnolia Panthers, 48-77, on a cold night at Hammons Stadium to conclude the 2021 regular season Nov. 5. The stats on […]
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Washington Vintage Dancers Host “Civil War Ball”
In conjunction with Historic Washington State Park’s recent “Town In Conflict”, the Washington Vintage Dancers hosted a “Civil War Ball” in the 1940 WPA Gym. Anyone interested in learning more about the group can contact […]
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Historic Washington State Park “Town In Conflict”
Historic Washington State Park hosted “Town In Conflict” on Saturday November 6th. The program dealt with the effect the Civil War had on Washington. The town became the Confederate Capitol for a time during the […]
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Blevins School Board
The Blevins School Board met Monday evening at 6:30pm in the Blevins School Cafeteria. The meeting started with prayer, the pledge, and the approval of the last meeting’s minutes. This month’s meeting was brief, but […]
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Preschool director needed in Prescott
PRESCOTT – There is an open position for a Teacher/Director in our preschool at our Prescott Head Start location. It was suggested we reach out to you for opens of posts or let those in […]
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RCC approves buying telemetry system for water department
ROSSTON – A new telemetry system for the Rosston Rural Water system was the main topic of discussion at the November meeting of the Rosston City Council Monday night. Rosston Mayor Dale Quarles talked about […]
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Playoff tickets online only
All playoff tickets must be purchased online. They are $6.00 each. Tickets can be purchased on the AAA app or Go Fan at the link below. Tickets will be verified at the gate when entering […]
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Proposed HPS zones announced
Maps of the Hope Public Schools District reflect the current status of HPS Board of Education election zones (Phase 1) and proposed new election zones (Phase 2) as recommended by a Monticello, Ar., based consultant. […]
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Hempstead County Historical Society Hears From Lenora McWilliams
At the most recent meeting of the Hempstead County Historical Society, the group heard a presentation by Lenora McWilliams on her book “Sharecroppers Daughter”. The book details life in rural Nevada County in the 1940’s. […]
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Zakheus Box and Timothy Walker Arrested On Drug Charges
On October 29, 2021 at approximately 1:15pm, officers of the Hope Police Department arrested Zakheus Box, 19, of Nashville, AR and Timothy Walker, 20, of Nashville, AR. Mr. Box was charged with simultaneous possession of […]