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Year: 2025
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Laura Clark named interim UAHT chancellor effective July 1st
LITTLE ROCK — UA System President Jay B. Silveria has named Laura Clark, UAHT vice chancellor for academics, as interim chancellor effective July 1, while a search for Dr. Christine Holt’s replacement gets underway. Dr. […]
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Lewisville man perishes in crash
LAFAYETTE COUNTY – A Lewisville man is dead following a one vehicle crash in rural Lafayette County. According to the prelimenary report from the Arkansas State Police, Neal W. Sewell, 79, of Lewisville, was driving […]
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Cheryl Whatley-Updated
Cheryl Whatley, 61, of Hope, Ar. passed away May 11, 2025, in Hope. Cheryl was born on August 30, 1963, in Pike County Arkansas to LC and Claris Stone Nolen. She worked 20+ years for […]
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Memorial Day Program Set for Hope
The annual Memorial Day program will be held May 26th at 11am at the old Hempstead County Courthouse in Hope. The public is invited.
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Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics to traverse area May 21st
HOPE– The Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics will come through Hope on Wednesday, May 21, heading towards Prescott, then on to the Opening Ceremony of the State Special Olympics at Harding University’s First […]
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Nevada County Sales Tax Passes
In Nevada County, an election was held Tuesday (5-13) for a three-quarter cent sales tax to fund county projects. The tax was approved by a vote of 354 for the tax and 182 against.
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Holyfield Defeats Brown, Jones Defeats Milus in Hope School Board Races
Voters in two Hope School Board zones decided on two contested races Tuesday (5-13). In the race for Hope School Board Zone 6, Nathaniel “Peaches” Holyfield, Jr. narrowly defeated Sylvia Brown 56 votes to 54 […]
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Mt. Zion C.M.E. Church to Hold Benefit for Gwen Muldrew
Mt. Zion CME Church at 819 Hickory in Hope will hold a celebration for their beloved musician Gwen Muldrew on May 24th at 5pm. Churches and individuals are invited to bring an “A” and “B” […]
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Hope Ends April With Above Average Rain, Below Average Temperatures
Hope ended April with above average rainfall and below average temperatures. According to the Southwest Research and Extension Center east of Hope on state highway 174 which serves as Hope’s official weather station, the average […]
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Arkansas’ Great Southwest Regional Tourism Association Meets at Washington
Arkansas’ Great Southwest Regional Tourism Association met Tuesday (5-13) at Historic Washington State Park. There are 12 regional tourism associations in the state. They work with events in the counties and Arkansas Parks & Tourism […]
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Edward Earl Hughes
Edward Earl Hughes, age 87, of Prescott, Arkansas passed away on Sunday, May 11, 2025, at his home. Full obituary and service information to follow.