Obituaries
Thomas Matchett
Mr. Thomas “Tom” Matchett, age 93 of Hope, Arkansas passed away Friday February 24, 2023, in Hope. Visitation will be 1:00pm to 2:00pm on Wednesday March 1, 2023, at BRAZZEL/Oakcrest 1001 South Main Street Hope […]
Year: 2023
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Kiwanis Club Hears From Akili Moses Israel of UAHT
The Hope Kiwanis Club recently heard from Akili Moses Israel, Director of Industry Outreach and Community Education/Kids’ College at UAHT. She talked about the services they offer for employers and how she helps the area […]
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Charity Baptist at Fulton Holds Food Distribution
The congregation of Charity Baptist Church in Fulton distributed food to those in need in western Hempstead County on Saturday. God Bless the members of their church to help make life better for their neighbors!
Obituaries
Tom Matchett
Mr. Tom Matchett, age of Hope, Arkansas passed away Friday February 24, 2023, in Hope. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time but will be announced by Brazzel/Oakcrest The Funeral Home of Hope, Eddie Brazzel, […]
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Senate approves massive education bill
LITTLE ROCK – The Senate has approved legislation that makes the single largest investment in public education in Arkansas history. Senate Bill 294, the governor’s education package, has 144 pages and 25 Senate co-sponsors. The […]
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Livestock report
FEEDER CATTLESTEERS – Medium and Large 1 (Per Cwt / Actual Wt)Head Wt Range Avg Wt Price Range Avg Price13 300-345 321 210.00-260.00 242.013 345 345 255.00 255.00 Value Added15 355-395 371 210.00-262.50 229.467 350-380 […]
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Hempstead County Quorum Court
The Hempstead County Quorum Court met Thursday for their February meeting. It started with an invocation by the Reverend Jesse Henry and was followed by the pledge of allegiance and then a roll call with […]
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Bernard Jones Charged With Fleeing, Possession of Meth
On Thursday February 23, 2023 at approximately 1420 hours Special Agent Justin Crane of the 8th North Task Force was in the area North Walker and Graham Street when he observed a red Chevrolet Z71 […]
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Vaping added to district’s drug policy
PRESCOTT – Another meet, another title. February’s meeting of the Prescott School Board opened with the presentation of trophies for the boys and girls indoor state track championship to Brian and Jeremy Glass. Superintendent Robert […]
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James Henry Coleman
James Henry Coleman Born July 29, 1944, in Pike County, Arkansas to Lawrence Howard and Ella Evelyn Short Coleman. He died February 22, 2023, at his home in Hope, Hempstead County, Arkansas. He loved his […]
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UAHT offers Bushcraft course
HOPE/TEXARKANA – The UAHT James Black School of Bladesmithing and Historic Trades will offer a bushcraft class on Marcy 24 and 25. The course will take place from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Friday, […]
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47th Annual Watermelon Festival Vendor/Concession Application
The Hope-Hempstead County Chamber of Commerce releases the official 47th Annual Watermelon Festival Vendor and Concession online applications. This year’s Watermelon Festival will be held August 10th-12th. “We hope to see applications from new and […]