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62nd Annual JA Spaghetti Supper October 5th
Tickets are available from any JA member or at the Hope-Hempstead County Chamber of Commerce.
Year: 2024
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Mississippi man brings largest melon to weigh-off
WASHINGTON – The Great Pumpkin Commonwealth Weigh Off was held Saturday in Washington. This year’s winner was RC Vaughn from Coffeeville, Mississippi, winning the state record. He has been growing for 8 years. His weighed […]
Obituaries
Ned Ray Purtle
Mr. Ned Ray Purtle, age 88, a lifetime resident of Southwest Arkansas passed away Sunday September 1, 2024. Ned Ray was born on January 31, 1936, to Ned and Pauline Ray Purtle. He was a […]
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Annie B. Cole
Annie B. Cole, 65, affectionately known as Bae Bae, was born on May 17, 1959, in Little Rock, AR and passed away on August 24, 2024, at CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital in Tyler, TX. She […]
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Mike Ross part of UALR School of Business Advisory Council
LITTLE ROCK – The UA Little Rock School of Business Advisory Council for 2024-25 has well-known Hope-Prescott native Mike Ross as a member. The School of Business Advisory Council was created to (1) advance the […]
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State Rep. Danny Watson’s Newsletter
This week, the House Committee for Aging, Children and Youth, Legislative and Military Affairs reviewed a vital report from the Division of Children and Family Services (DCFS) regarding family preservation services. The data presented painted […]
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Prescott thumps Crossett Friday night
CROSSETT – The Prescott Curley Wolves opened the 2024 football season on the road with a 53-10 win over Crossett. Prescott took the lead early on a 21-yard run by K.J. Page at the 11:23 […]
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Fall 2024 Nevada Master Gardener Basic Training Class options
PRESCOTT – Options are available this fall for Master Gardener training in Nevada County. Zoom Basic Training at the Nevada County Extension Service each Wednesday for 5 weeks from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm beginning […]
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Hempstead County Fair Premium Sale
Over 50 Hempstead County Fair exhibitors were scheduled for the annual premium sale held Friday (8-30) at the Fair Park Coliseum. Bidders pay a “premium” that goes to the exhibitor to help on expenses of […]
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Graduation Sponsor opportunities for Leadership Hope-Hempstead County
HOPE – As preparations are made to celebrate the accomplishments of the Leadership Hope-Hempstead County Class of 2024, a unique opportunity is being offered for individuals to be a part of this special event as […]
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Washington watermelon weigh off Saturday
WASHINGTON – Bring your watermelon to get weighed tomorrow in Washington! On Saturday, August 31, the Old Washington Farmer’s Market will host an official watermelon weigh-off site for the Great Pumpkin Commonwealth in Washington, Arkansas. […]
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Two Hospitalized After Accident Involving 3 Vehicles and 1 Fallen Tree
Three vehicles were involved in two separate accidents on Highway 32 near the Hempstead) Nevada County Line Thursday around 7pm. A storm apparently caused a tree to fall across Highway 32. One vehicle hit the […]