Obituaries
Ms. Shanice Lawon Haynie
We, the staff of R.L. Reed Funeral Home, extend our deepest condolences to the family of Ms. Shanice Lawon Haynie, age 31, of Hope, AR. Ms. Haynie entered into eternity Saturday, June 21st, at Hospice […]
Year: 2025
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Governor fills Hempstead County Quorum Court vacancies
LITTLE ROCK – Governor Sarah Sanders has made two appoinments to fill vacancies on the Hempstead County Quorum Court Krystal Goshen, Hope, appointed to serve as Justice of the Peace for District 2, for Hempstead […]
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State Rep. Dolly Henley Legislative Update
This week, lawmakers continued work to strengthen Arkansas’s public institutions, improve access to education, and support our state employees and communities. The Arkansas Legislative Council (ALC) approved a new step pay plan for Arkansas State […]
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Happy Birthday Susie McGuire!
Susie McGuire stopped by the Hope-Prescott News and Shelley’s Boutique Friday (and we’re not gonna lie…she brought some home-grown tomatoes!). We found out Susie’s birthday is Saturday (6-21). So, Happy birthday, Susie! Many people remember […]
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Fishing Derby Set for June 28th at Lake Huckabee
A free fishing derby is set for June 28th from 8am until noon. The event is for youngsters 10 and up. Youth should be accompanied by an adult. There will be free lunches for all. […]
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Sarepta Shed Revival Set for July 6th through 9th
The Historic Sarepta Shed Revival is set for July 6th through 9th at 8pm each evening. Neal Ridling will speak on the 6th, Donnie Deaton will speak on the 7th, David Hampton will speak on […]
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Dr. Christine Holt Honored for her Service to UAHT
Today, UAHT celebrated Dr. Christine Holt for her years of dedicated service as Chancellor of the University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana. Her leadership, vision, and commitment to student success have left a lasting impact on our […]
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Hope Scout Troop 5 kayak recipient
Hope Eagle Scout Larry England contacted Hope native Mandy Sinyard Hartley about Hope’s Scout Troop 5 needing kayaks for the Scouts. Mandy graciously agreed to purchase a new kayak for the youth program. Pictured is […]
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Prescott Juneteenth Celebration
Prescott had a successful Juneteenth celebration Thursday (6-19). The event was held on the Courthouse lawn. Juneteenth celebrates the day the last slaves (which were in Galveston, Texas) learned they had been freed via the […]
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Emmet City Council
The Emmet City Council met on Thursday (6-19). All council members were present. There was an approved motion for the agenda. Last meetings minutes were approved 3-1. Mayor Dale Booker noted the bank needs a […]
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