Obituaries
Margaret Fulkerson
Most people who have met Margaret never knew her history. She was a truly remarkable woman. Between the ages of ten and twelve Margaret suffered from tremendous headaches. Her uncle was working in the newly […]
Year: 2021
Obituaries
Larry Wayne Marion Sr.
Larry Wayne Marion Sr., of Nashville, Arkansas passed away Sunday July 25, 2021, in Nashville, Arkansas. Larry Wayne was born December 31, 1949, in Elizabethtown, Kentucky to Lonzo Marion Sr. and Marie Jackson. He was […]
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Antonio Gulley Arrested For Forgery, Theft of Property
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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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. […]