Obituaries
Tommy Gibson
Tommy Gibson of Hope, AR, passed away on October 31, 2025, due to medical complications. His illness was swift, and he passed in his sleep. Tommy graduated from Spring Hill High School and went on […]
Month: October 2025
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Prescott/Nevada County Chamber of Commerce Business Costume Contest
What a fun Halloween morning in our hometown! We had the best time going from business to business visiting everyone who signed up for our Business Costume Contest. The creativity was overflowing — from the […]
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Private Pesticide Applicator Training Class schedule announced for Hope and Prescott
HOPE/PRESCOTT – There will be private applicator training classes every month from December to May alternating between Prescott (taught by Nevada County agent Stacey Stone) and Hope (taught by Hempstead County agent Kim Rowe). The […]
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Final week to register: Fiber optic technician training at UA Hope-Texarkana starts November 10
HOPE – There’s just one week left to register for the Fiber Optic Technician program at the University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana (UAHT). The course begins on November 10 and offers a fast track to a […]
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Let “The Creeper” Fill Your Prescription!
We have used Medi Mart as our pharmacy for several years now. We really appreciate the “home-town” service and the degree of caring we received from them. On the other hand, we also like that […]
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Coach Johnny Toombs
Johnny Toombs, age 82, of Texarkana, AR, went to be with his Lord and Savior on October 29, 2025, at his residence. Johnny was born on June 22, 1943, in Prescott, AR to his parents, […]
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Congressman Westerman Visits Hope Livestock Auction, Supports Hempstead County Farmers During Shutdown
Hope, Arkansas — October 30, 2025 In the heart of Hempstead County, Congressman Bruce Westerman made a personal visit to the Hope Livestock Auction today, meeting with cattlemen during a time of economic uncertainty and […]
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Doris Beavers Turner – Updated
Doris Beavers Turner, age 72, of Emmet, Arkansas passed away peacefully in her home with her family by her side on October 29, 2025. Doris was born December 29, 1952, in Springhill, Louisiana to Billie […]
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Formby Home Destroyed by Fire
A house fire Thursday (10-30) resulted in a total loss at the Duane and Belinda Formby house in southern Hempstead County. A number of departments responded including Patmos VFD, Spring Hill VFD, Southeast VFD, Guernsey […]
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Congratulations to Ronald “Runt” Kidd on his Retirement from Hope Parks & Recreation
Ronald “Runt” KIdd was honored with a surprise retirement party Wednesday (10-29) at Hempstead Hall. Kidd was a mainstay of the city of Hope Parks & Recreation Department for almost 30 years. He is shown […]
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Cablelynx Broadband Hosts Chamber Coffee
The Hope/Hempstead County Chamber of Commerce Community Coffee on Wednesday (10-28) was hosted by Cablelynx Broadband at their office on South Walnut.