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Blood drive Sunday at Unity Baptist Church
LifeShare is giving ALL O donors 18 and up who can successfully give a whole blood or ALYX donation a $25 eGift Card to a retailer of their choice from over 100 options to choose […]
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Historic photographs of Hope program at Historical Society meeting
HOPE – If you have not heard, Hope is celebrating its 150th birthday this year. It is always interesting to see how the town of Hope has developed over its life. Come and see historic […]
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Carolyn J. Wood Hicks
Carolyn J. Wood Hicks passed away August 24, 2025, at her home in the Caney community, after a brief illness. She was born on January 7, 1941, in Prescott, AR. to J.T. Wood and Margie […]
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Ms. Margie Pickens
Ms. Margie Pickens, 92, of Hope, Arkansas, passed away peacefully at Southwest Arkansas Regional Medical Center in Hope. Service is pending with Hamilton-Davis Funeral Home and her family.
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Earnest Lee Beasley
Earnest Lee Beasley November 25, 1957 – August 19, 2025 U.S. Veteran Funeral service for Earnest Lee Beasley, 67 of Hope, Arkansas is pending with Haynes Mortuary, Inc.. He died on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, […]
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Dr. Rex Horne Speaks at Calvary Baptist, Long-time Members Honored
Calvary Baptist Church in Hope had a special day on Sunday, August 24. Dr. Rex Horne of Little Rock brought the message and Mark Hall sang and led music. Six church members who have been […]
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City of Hope Cleaning East Wastewater Treatment Pond
On Monday (8-25), the city of Hope was cleaning out the East Wastewater Treatment Plant pond. Such cleaning is necessary as silt and solids settle and restrict the amount of water the facility can hold. […]
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City of Hope Trash Schedule for Labor Day Week
The City of Hope will be closed Monday September 1, 2025 in observance of Labor Day. Monday trash will be picked up on Tuesday. Tuesday trash will be picked up on Wednesday. Thursday and Friday […]
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Hope Police Department reports three felony arrests
HOPE – On Thursday, August 21st, 2025, at about 7:45pm, officers with the Hope Police Department arrested Larence Blanchett, 48 of Hope, AR in the 800 block of Berry Street. Mr. Blanchett was charged with […]
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James Turner
James Turner, 70 years old, of Prescott, Arkansas, passed away on Saturday, August 23, 2025, at his home in Prescott. Arrangements will be announced at a later date.
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New Miss Hempstead County Queens Crowned
The new Miss Hempstead County Queens were crowned Saturday (8-23) at the Fair Park Coliseum. Special thanks to Directors Suzy Powell and Brooke Lampkin for their hard work. Here are the winners from Saturday night’s […]
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East Nash Grass makes return visit to Hempstead Hall
HOPE – East Nash Grass, a Nashville, TN based bluegrass band, returned to Hempstead Hall in Hope before an appreciative audience. The group had played the Hall about two years ago with The Cleverlys. Photo […]