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Julius Hall
The Staff of Hicks Funeral Home extends their heartfelt condolences to the family of Mr. Julius Hall, 59, of Hope, AR, during this time of bereavement. With heavy hearts, we share the passing of Mr. […]
Month: July 2026
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Update on Hope Aquatic Center
Pictured: Current work on future site of gymnasium at the Hope Aquatic Center HOPE – With the start of July, we decided to visit the construction site of the Hope Aquatic and Recreation Center at […]
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Gloria Renee Rife
Gloria Renee Rife, age 57, of Hope, Arkansas, passed away on Saturday, June 27, 2026, at Southwest Arkansas Regional Medical Center. May she rest in peace. GRAVESIDE SERVICES: 🕜 Tuesday, July 7, 2026 | 11 […]
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Keith Barton Russell
Keith Barton Russell, of Hope, Arkansas, passed away on Saturday, June 27, 2026, to be with his Heavenly Father and his reunited family. Born on September 3, 1957, in Texarkana, Arkansas, to Billie and Carter […]
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ROCOH – Kids on the Go host Community Coffee with an “America 250” theme
HOPE – ROCOH and their Kids on the Go program hosted the Hope/Hempstead County Chamber of Commerce Community Coffee this week showcasing an “America 250” theme. The Coffee was held inside the ROC cafeteria featuring […]
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Weekly Wednesday Workshop goes to a bee farm
Hempstead County 4-H: We had a fun day touring Mr. Roger Davis’ bee farm today for our second Weekly Wednesday Workshop! Mr. Davis has hives located in 22 locations around Hempstead and neighboring counties for […]
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Southwest Arkansas Regional Medical Center Holds “Community Thank You!”
Southwest Arkansas Regional Medical Center in Hope held a “community thank you” Tuesday (6-30) in appreciation for the recent passage of a sales tax to benefit maintenance and facilities at the hospital. A great crowd […]
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LaNelle Booker Bell -Updated
LaNelle Booker Bell, age 74, of Hope, Arkansas passed away on Monday, June 29, 2026. Mrs. Bell was born on October 6, 1951, in Hope, Arkansas to her parents, Joseph and Wilma Rowe Booker. She […]
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Christmas in July Civic Coalition Auction in Prescott
Some of the things that have been donated: Aluminum gun carrier, hanging bird bath, picture of Broadway Hotel (Prescott), vintage lamps, vintage occasional tables, pewter coffee or tea set, some vintage jewelry, Honey, sorghum, 12 […]
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ASP arrests Hot Springs man accused of impersonating law enforcement officer
HOLLY SPRINGS — On Friday, June 26, 2026, around 1 p.m., an Arkansas State Police (ASP) Criminal Investigation Division (CID) Special Agent, driving an unmarked vehicle, initiated a traffic stop on a black Chevrolet Tahoe […]
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William Thomas McKinnon – Updated
William Thomas McKinnon, age 93 of Prescott, AR passed from this life on Sunday, June 28, 2026, at his home. Known as Thomas to everyone apart from his brother Ralph who affectionately and comically called […]