Obituaries
Keyth Bernard Stafford
Keyth Bernard Stafford, of Ozan, affectionately known as “Butch,” was born on June 12, 1969, in Eagletown, OK. He passed away on August 1, 2025, in Texarkana, Texas, at the age of 56, leaving behind […]
Year: 2025
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Miss and Mister Watermelon Pageant Winners
The Miss and Mister Watermelon Pageant was held Tuesday (8-5) at the Paul Klipsch City Hall Auditorium. According to Pageant Director Gigi Bradshaw, here are winners… Baby Miss- photogenic- Rynlee Dougan 1st Runner up- Amelia […]
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July Weather Statistics for Hope, Cooler & Wetter Than Normal
July was plenty hot but it was cooler and wetter than normal according to the Southwest Research and Extension Center on highway 174 east of Hope. The SWREC serves as the town’s official weather station. […]
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Cindy Lance
Cindy Lance, of Hope, passed away August 5, 2025. Full obit to follow Visitation will be Thursday, August 7, from 5pm-7pm at the Brazzel Oakcrest Chapel. Funeral will be Friday, August 8, 1pm, at Walnut […]
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Kiwanis Club Set for Pulled Pork Dinner Thursday at Watermelon Festival
The Hope Kiwanis Club will hold their annual pulled pork dinner Thursday (8-7) at the 49th annual Hope Watermelon Festival. Serving will be from 4:30pm until 7p at the Fair Park Community Center. Tickets are […]
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Kiwanis Club Hears Rainbow of Challenges of Hope Program
The Hope Kiwanis Club heard a program about Rainbow of Challenges of Hope (ROCOH) Tuesday (8-5). Danielle Fleming and Jamya Rivera explained about the programs ROCOH offers and also fielded questions about the organization.
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Sheriff James Singleton Assigns Deputy Danny Engledowl as School Resource Officer for Spring Hill School District
Hempstead County, AR – The Hempstead County Sheriff’s Office and Spring Hill School District are proud to announce the assignment of Deputy Danny Engledowl as the district’s new School Resource Officer (SRO). The appointment was […]
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Suspect in custody after Ouachita County standoff
STEPHENS — On Tuesday, August 5, 2025, a multi-agency law enforcement response ended a 12-hour standoff with a barricaded suspect on County Road 105 in Stephens. No officers were injured, and the suspect was hospitalized […]
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Learn more about STOP grant at National Night Out & Watermelon Festival
HOPE – The Hope Police Department is the recipient of a Stop Violence Against Women, or “STOP” grant focused on preventing and prosecuting violent offenses against women. HPD tasks one investigator, Det. Casey Singleton, to […]
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National Night Out in Hope this evening
HOPE – National Night Out 2025 is this evening from 6pm to 9pm. The event will be at the Hope Fair Park Pool. Come join us for food, fun and swimming!
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National Night Out this evening in Prescott
PRESCOTT – Tonight is the night!! Come out to the Nevada County Fairgrounds and play some kickball and fellowship with the officers and the community! Everything starts at 7:00!!!
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“An Evening of Jazz” with Brass Biscuits
WASHINGTON — Historic Washington State Park announces the annual summer concert series Music in the Park with the theme “An Evening of Jazz.” Due to unforeseen circumstances the Arkansas National Guard Jazz Band will not […]