Obituaries
James Nathaniel Johnson
An obituary is not available at this time for James Nathaniel Johnson. Events Visitation Friday, June 12, 2026 12:00PM – 5:00PM Hicks Funeral Home 407 S. Hazel Street PO Box 548 Hope, AR 71801 Service […]
Month: June 2026
Obituaries
Bernadette Taylor
IN LOVING MEMORY OF BERNADETTE TAYLOR Bernadette Taylor, age 67, departed this life on May 27, 2026, at her brother’s home in Ozan, Arkansas. She will be missed but never forgotten. PUBLIC VISITATION: 🕜 Friday, […]
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Celebrating 15 Years of Tailgaters
On June 2nd, 2011, a Hope staple was founded on the corner of Main and Division. Fifteen years later, John and Sharon Caldwell’s Tailgaters Burger Company is still thriving and has served thousands of customers […]
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Grammy Award winning Cox Family make return visit to Okay
OKAY – The two-time Grammy Award winning Cox Family Bluegrass group make a return visit to Okay Community Baptist Church north of Saratoga Sunday evening to an appreciative crowd. The Cotton Valley, LA based group […]
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Hope Downtown Network and Southwest Arkansas Arts Council announce Chalk the Walk Contest
HOPE – Hope Downtown Network and the Southwest Arkansas Arts Council are inviting young artists to gather for a Chalk the Walk Contest, scheduled for Thursday, June 25th from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm in […]
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Step into the shadows of history: Evening walking tour at Historic Washington State Park
WASHINGTON – Spend an evening wandering through the shadows and pondering history at Historic Washington State Park on Saturday, June 6 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. This guided evening walk along with a ride […]
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“WE Beat Cancer”: Terry Harden’s journey through diagnosis, treatment, and the power of community
On a quiet May weekend in 2025, Terry Harden received news that would change his life forever. Newly diagnosed with Classic Hodgkin’s Lymphoma, his first thoughts weren’t about himself; they were about his wife. “My […]
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Join the UAHT team!
HOPE – The University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana is seeking to fill the following positions: Dean of Secondary Programs – https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/UACCHT_External_Career_Site/details/Dean-of-Secondary-Programs_R0071853-2 CDL Instructor – https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/UACCHT_External_Career_Site/details/ArkTA-Instructor_R0086013 SNAP E&T Coordinator – https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/UACCHT_External_Career_Site/details/SNAP-E—T-Coordinator_R0084726 History Teacher – https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/UACCHT_External_Career_Site/details/Faculty-History_R0083027 Maintenance Assistant […]
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Rachel Parson, Singer and Author, Makes First Appearance at Fat Tony’s
Local college instruction, singer, and author Rachel Parson of Columbus made her first appearance at the Fat Tony’s “Big Pizza Jamboree” May 26th. Parson is expected back for the June 9th show at Fat Tony’s. […]
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Nevada School Board
The Nevada School Board met on May 21st. After a prayer and the pledge of allegiance, the roll call was given, of which all but one were present. The previous meeting’s minutes were accepted as […]
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Speedway Truckstop Nearing Completion
The long awaited Speedway at 2601 North Hervey Street in Hope (owned by 7-Eleven, Inc.) is nearing completion. This is a $5.6 million dollar addition to the Hope community, sitting on six and a half […]