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Robert Wayne East, 65, of Texarkana
Robert Wayne East, age 65, of Texarkana, Arkansas, died on Friday, April 4, 2025, at his home. Mr. East was born on December 24, 1959, in Hope and spent most of his life in Texarkana. […]
Month: April 2025
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Storm Damage, Flooding in Nevada County
The storm damage in Hempstead County came to the forefront on Saturday (4-5) but Nevada County did not escape unscathed.
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Michael Joseph “Mike” Stephens, 89, of Blevins
89 year old Michael Joseph Stephens, know to everyone as “Mike”, passed away April 1st in Texarkana. He was born August 2nd, 1935 in Prescott at the Cora Donnell Hospital to P.C. “Cavy” Stephens and […]
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Cancellation of Hempstead County Jury Trials for April 14th
Hempstead County Jury Trials for April 14th have been cancelled.
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Hope Police felony arrests
HOPE – On Tuesday, April 1st, 2025, at 9:30am, officers with the Hope Police Department arrested Dawon Jackson, 55 of Hope, AR in the 800 block of North Hervey Street. Mr. Jackson was charged […]
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Storms cause Nevada School bus routes to be altered
ROSSTON – Due to recent storms, Nevada Schools are having to make some changes to our bus routes. These changes will be in effect until further notice. Bus 1 – Mr. Phil’s Bus If you […]
Obituaries
Onis Wyoma Cash
Onis Wyoma Cash, of Atlanta, Texas formerly of Hope, passed away on April 5, 2025. Visitation will be held 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, at Herndon-Fuqua Funeral Home. Funeral service will […]
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Homes sustain storm damage near Guernsey
Several homes were damage Saturday morning in the storm that passed through the Guernsey community. Mark Keith photos
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Work underway around Guernsey after Saturday morning storm
Damage assessments continue in the Guernsey area following the Saturday morning storm. Trees were on some houses, and REA was in the process of repairing storm damage. The Kiamichi Railroad was blocked by downed trees. […]
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Charlene Rogers, 78, of Bodcaw
Charlene Rogers, of Bodcaw passed away March 30 in Norman Arkansas. Charlene was born in Joaquin Texas to Loyce Beckham Blackman and James Arthur Blackman on June 29, 1946. She married Dexter Rogers in 1962, […]
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Building on Guernsey VFD property destroyed
Cross Roads VFD Southeast VFD, and REA on site with Guernsey VFD in the aftermath of the Saturday morning storm that destroyed a building behind the Guernsey fire house. Guernsey’s main building escaped the brunt […]
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Hope neighborhoods sustain storm damge
East Avenue G off North Hazel in Hope. Photos by Mark Keith Long Street west of North Hazel in Hope. Mark Keith photos