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James V. Edwards
James V. Edwards, age 66, of Hope, Arkansas, passed away on Sunday, June 28, 2026, at his residence with family by his side. May he rest in peace. PUBLIC VISITATION: đź•ś Friday, July 10, 2026 […]
Month: June 2026
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NHTSA reminds drivers to plan for a sober ride this Fourth of July
HOPE — The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is reminding drivers that drinking and driving is deadly and never an option. Join NHTSA and Hope Police Department in sharing this message […]
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Yerger Reunion
It was a great week-end recently when the alumni of Yerger High School gathered to celebrate their school. The Yerger High School closed in 1969 after the school was consolidated with Hope. But the Yerger […]
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First United Methodist Church in Hope Welcomes Rev. Melanie Tubbs as Pastor
First United Methodist Church of Hope is pleased to announce the appointment of Rev. Melanie Tubbs as FUMC-Hope’s pastor. The appointment, by the Arkansas Conference of the United Methodist Church, becomes effective July 1. Rev. […]
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Summer Chambers Speaks to Hope Civitan
Hope Parks and Recreation Director Summer Chambers was guest speaker at the June 23 meeting of the Hope Civitan Club. She brought club members up-to-date on activities scheduled for the July 4th celebration, “Sparks Fly […]
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Melvin Darrell Freeman (Son, Bill)
Melvin Darrell Freeman (Son, Bill) aged 88, died at Twin Rivers Nursing Home in Arkadelphia on Monday, June 29th, 2026. He was born November 23, 1937, in Curtis to Hugh and Ruby Harkrider Freeman. He […]
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UAHT Chancellor Dr. Ricky Tompkins appointed to the American Association of Community Colleges CommissionÂ
HOPE – University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana Chancellor Dr. Ricky Tompkins has been appointed to the American Association of Community Colleges Commission on Institutional and Financial Resilience. Tompkins’s term of appointment begins July 1, 2026, and […]
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Hempstead Countians selected as Democratic delegates
LITTLE ROCK — Sylvia C. Brown of Fulton and Jair Arroyo of Hope were among 321 Arkansans gathered in Little Rock at the 2026 Arkansas Democratic State Convention, an annual gathering focused on strengthening the […]
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William Thomas McKinnon
Obituary Pending. Visitation will be held for one hour prior to the service from 10:00- 11:00 AM. Funeral Services will be held on Friday, July 3, 2026, at 11:00 AM at Herndon-Fuqua Funeral Home- Prescott. […]
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Keith Russell
Keith Russell September 3, 1957 – June 27, 2026 Obituary Pending. Memorial Service details pending.
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Lanelle Booker Bell
Lanelle Booker Bell, age 74, of Hope, Arkansas passed away on Monday, June 29, 2026. Funeral arrangements are pending at this time but will be announced by Brazzel-Oakcrest Funeral Home, The Funeral Home of Hope, […]