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Hope Housing Authority
The Board of Commissioners for the Housing Authority of the City of Hope met on July 17th. After the call to order, there was the roll call. Everyone was present. The agenda was approved, as […]
Month: July 2025
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Watermelon Eating Contest returns to the 49th Annual Hope Watermelon Festival
HOPE – Get ready to dig in and show off your watermelon-eating skills! The Watermelon Eating Contest is back at the 49th Annual Hope Watermelon Festival, and it’s open to participants of all ages. This […]
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Trail of Tears & Hempstead County history program this evening
HOPE – Did you realize that thousands of people of the Choctaw nation came through Hempstead County when they left their home in Mississippi and headed west to modern day southeast Oklahoma. Come hear Chris […]
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Hope Civitan Car Show at Hope Watermelon Festival
HOPE – The Hope Civitan Club will once again present a classic car show at the 49th annual Watermelon Festival. The car show will be open to the public for viewing beginning at 8 a.m. […]
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Hope, History, and Heritage: A Journey Through President Clinton’s Early Years
HOPE, AR — In the heart of southwest Arkansas, the President William Jefferson Clinton Birthplace Home National Historic Site stands as a living tribute to the early life of the 42nd President of the United […]
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Prescott City Council
The Prescott City Council met on Monday (7-21). Rowe Stayton, a member of the Prescott Rotary Club, was present to thank the Council for its support the Rotary’s recent community dance. He mentioned there was […]
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Arkansas State Police investigating Hempstead County wrecks-TOPS previous
FULTON – The Arkansas State Police (ASP) is investigating a series of early morning wrecks that occurred along Interstate 30 westbound between Hope and Fulton, resulting in the deaths of three individuals and several injuries. […]
Obituaries
Lawrence Edward Adkison
Lawrence Edward Adkison, 86, of Hope, Arkansas passed away on Monday, July 21, 2025, in Texarkana, Texas. Lawrence was born on February 1, 1939, to W M and Lanie Adkison. He enjoyed being a Scout […]
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Mr. Eric A. Mays, Sr.
Mr. Eric A. Mays, Sr. 67, of Hope, Arkansas, passed away peacefully at Christus St. Michael Healthcare System in Texarkana, Texas. No public service will be rendered at this time. Arrangements with Hamilton-Davis Funeral Home.
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Hope Lions Hear Watermelon Festival Program
Hope/Hempstead County Chamber of Commerce Director Christy Burns gave the Hope Kiwanis Club an update on the 49th annual Hope Watermelon Festival set for August 7th through 9th in Hope’s Park at the club’s meeting […]
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