Obituaries
Don Atchley – Updated
Don Atchley, age 77, of Hot Springs Village went to be with the Lord on December 9, 2025. He was born October 14, 1948, in Hope to the late Joe Cecil and Ruby (Brown) Atchley. […]
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Farmers Bank & Trust Hosts Chamber Coffee
Farmers Bank & Trust hosted the Hope/Hempstead County Chamber of Commerce Community Coffee on Wednesday December 10th. The Coffee is traditionally one of the biggest of the year and a great crowd turned out for […]
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Nevada County Master Gardeners Christmas Swag Workshop
The Nevada County Master Gardeners offered a Christmas Swag Workshop Tuesday, Dec 9th. Master Gardener Barbara Lowdermilk led the group in making bows and using native plants to make their swags.
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Washington Volunteer Fire Department chili fundraiser at Christmas & Candlelight
WASHINGTON – The Washington Volunteer Fire Department will be selling chili on Saturday, December 13 as part of the 39th Annual Christmas and Candlelight in Washington, Arkansas. Chili will be served starting at 3:30pm at […]
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Last call for Leadership Hope-Hempstead County 2026 applications
This is your last call for Leadership Hope-Hempstead County 2026 applications! If you’ve been thinking about applying, now is the perfect time. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this incredible leadership experience that […]
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Obituaries
Shelia Annette (Williams) Lane
Shelia Annette (Williams) Lane, 61 of Willisville, Arkansas passed away Thursday, December 4, 2025, in Ouachita County, Arkansas. Shelia was born February 10, 1964, in Magnolia to the late Charles Lynwood Williams and Syble (Elliott) […]
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Nevada County Quorum Court
The Nevada County Quorum Court met on Tuesday (12-9). After a prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, there was a roll call. All were present. The JP’s approved the last meeting’s minutes and financial statement. […]
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Spring Hill School Board
The Spring Hill School Board met on Monday (12-8). After a prayer, the previous meeting’s minutes were approved. The financial report was also approved. It was noted the 3rd-grade class will host a play based […]
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Shirley Pickard
Shirley Pickard of Saratoga, AR., is survived by her loving husband, Larry Pickard; three children; five grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; as well as a host of other relatives and friends. Shirley is preceded in death by […]
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Nevada County Livestock Quiz Bowl Team Ties for Fifth in National Finals
The Nevada county Livestock Quiz Bowl Team recently competed in the national finals representing the State of Arkansas at the North American International Livestock Expo I. Louisville Kentucky where they came in tied for 5th […]
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Jimmy “Dewayne” Powell – Updated
Jimmy “Dewayne” Powell, age 62, of Prescott, AR passed away Saturday, December 6, 2025, in Little Rock. Dewayne was born January 22, 1963, in El Centro, CA to the late George W. and Sarah Ellen […]