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Emmet City Council
The Emmet City Council met on Thursday (3-20). The meeting was kicked off with a prayer. There was a motion to approve the agenda. Nevada County Judge Mike Otwell was present to discuss a tax […]
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Old Washington Farmers Market Open Saturday
The Old Washington Farmers’ Market will be open Saturday (3-22) from 8am until noon at the Pavillion across from Williams Tavern. Vendors that will be at the market include “Delightful Designs”, a new vendor with […]
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Nevada County woman wins $75,000 Natural State Jackpot
One Arkansan departed from their usual lottery playing routine “out of the blue” and hit the jackpot. The Arkansas Scholarship Lottery on Thursday, March 20th identified the woman as P. Welch of Nevada County. She […]
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Santos Gerardo Mendoza
Santos Gerardo Mendoza, age 38, of Hope, passed from this life on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, in Malvern. He was born December 22, 1986, in Honduras, the son of Olivia Mendoza and Julio Castellon. He […]
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Magnolia man arrested during traffic stop
HOPE – On March 17, 2025, Deputy Jason Johnson conducted a traffic stop on highway 32 East. During the stop Deputy Johnson (allegedly) noticed the smell of marijuana emitting from the vehicle. Deputy Johnson made […]
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Xander Coronado to Attend STEM Program in Dallas
Congratulations to 14 year old Xander Coronado of Hope who will be attending a STEM program at Dallas University starting in July. Xander is a student at HAPS and an honor student. Many in our […]
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Accident Wednesday on Highway 29 North of Hope
The Hempstead County Sheriff’s Department and Pafford responded to a single vehicle accident in the 3800th block of Highway 29 North of Hope Wednesday (3-19) shortly after 6:30pm.
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Burn Ban Issued for Hempstead County
Hempstead County Judge Jerry Crane issued an executive order Wednesday (3-19) afternoon prohibiting all outside burning due to dry and windy conditions. The burn ban is in effect until further notice. Residential areas were being […]
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Caytlee Poole and Gabbi Gibson sign cheer scholarships
PRESCOTT – Congratulations to Caytlee Poole and Gabbi Gibson who signed today to cheer at the collegiate level! Caytlee will be cheering at Southern Arkansas University and Gabbi will be joining the University of Arkansas […]
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Southwest Arkansas Arts Council announces Youth Art Exhibition and Competition
Hope – Southwest Arkansas Arts Council (SWAAC) announces their 4th Annual Youth Art Exhibition and Competition. Youth from the surrounding areas, ages 12-18, are invited to enter artwork to be exhibited and then compete for […]