January 2026 – Page 5 – Hope Prescott

Winter weather leads to temporary park closings

January 23, 2026 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-Little Rock 0

LITTLE ROCK – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will temporarily close recreation areas around Millwood, De Queen, Gilham and Dierks lakes beginning Jan. 23 because of hazardous winter weather in the forecast and public […]

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James Black School of Bladesmithing and Historic Trades announces Spring–Fall 2026 class schedule

January 23, 2026 Casey Curtis-UAHT 0

HOPE – The James Black School of Bladesmithing and Historic Trades at the University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana has opened registration for a full slate of spring through fall 2026 classes designed for aspiring bladesmiths, hobbyists, […]

Easterling named semifinalist for Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Scholarship

January 23, 2026 Casey Curtis-UAHT 0

HOPE – The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation recently announced that 568 talented high school seniors, and just 8 from Arkansas, have been named semifinalists for its highly selective Cooke College Scholarship Program. Among them was […]

Sharon Billings, 68, of Hope

January 23, 2026 Legacy Funeral Care and Cremations 0

Sharon Billings age 68 of Hope, AR passed away on January 22, 2026. She was born in Shreveport, LA on August 11, 1957. Left to cherish her memories are her daughters Daion Loe of Hope, […]

Hempstead County Quorum Court Opens 2026 With Reports, Ordinances, and Community Concerns

January 23, 2026 Tom Mullins 0

Hope, Arkansas — The Hempstead County Quorum Court began its January 22nd meeting with Judge Jerry Crane calling the session to order. Justice Henry delivered the invocation, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance and a […]

Extreme Cold Warning

January 23, 2026 National Weather Service-Shreveport 0

Mr. Bennie Scott

January 22, 2026 Hicks Funeral Home 0

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Mr. Bennie Scott. Please keep his family in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Funeral arrangements are pending and will be announced […]

Spring Hill VFD & Patmos VFD respond to fire

January 22, 2026 Spring Hill Volunteer Fire Department 0

SPRINGHILL – Thursday morning (01-22-26) Spring Hill Volunteer Fire Department was dispatched to a residential structure fire in the area of Hempstead 1041. Upon arrival members confirmed smoke showing and deployed attack lines to make […]

James Franklin Henson Jr.

January 22, 2026 BRAZZEL/Oakcrest The Funeral Home of Hope 0

James Franklin Henson Jr., age 75, of Hope, Arkansas passed away on January 22, 2026. Funeral arrangements are pending at this time but will be announced by Brazzel-Oakcrest Funeral Home.

Hempstead County Burn Ban lifted

January 22, 2026 Judge Jerry Crane 0

Area school notes

January 22, 2026 Eric Mclaurin 0

The Bobcats have games today and tomorrow against De Queen. At Beryl Henry principal Jones let a student be a principal for the day after she earned the right through her good behavior. For both, […]

Winter weather changes and updates

January 22, 2026 Dale Gathright, Jr. 0

Published on Thursday, January 29, 2026 Due to secondary roads and sidewalk conditions, the University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana will be closed on Friday, January 30. All classes on both campuses are canceled. Please check Blackboard […]

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