Obituaries
Lameta Graham – Updated
An obituary is not available at this time for Lameta Graham. Events Visitation Friday, August 7, 2026 12:00PM – 5:00PM Hicks Funeral Home 407 S. Hazel Street PO Box 548 Hope, AR 71801 Wake Friday, […]
Month: August 2026
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Hope Public Schools opens nominations for next Athletic Hall of Fame class
HOPE — Hope Public Schools is now accepting nominations for its next Athletic Hall of Fame class, continuing the district’s renewed effort to recognize the student-athletes, coaches, administrators, and contributors who have made significant contributions […]
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August Blevins City Council meeting
BLEVINS – The Blevins City Council meeting was called to order by the mayor on August 4th at 7:00 PM. Board members present, Barbara Patterson, Jon Howell, and Eric Smith and Kimberly Torres. Councilman Cassidy […]
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Fair Hills VFD, Nevada County Fire & Rescue Respond to Tractor Fire
At approximately 8:35 a.m. this morning, FairHills Fire Department was dispatched to a reported tractor fire on Highway 19. Nevada County Fire & Rescue responded to provide mutual aid assistance. Upon arrival, responding units found […]
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Kristie Harris
The Staff of Hicks Funeral Home extends their heartfelt condolences to the family of Ms. Kristie Harris, 43, of Nashville Ar during this time of bereavement. With heavy hearts, we share the passing of Ms.Kristie […]
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Final Music in the Park Summer Concert – Saturday, August 15th at 7:30 pm
Old Washington Historic Park: Come hear the McWilliams Family Band from here in SW Arkansas! They play a mixture of Americana fold and bluegrass music. The park is also hosing a music competition that night! […]
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Order of the Arrow annual Pow Wow
GENOA – The Akela Wahinapay Lodge of the Order of the Arrow held its annual Pow Wow at Camp Preston Hunt near Genoa, Arkansas. Troop 5 Life Scout Kody O’Brien was elected 2nd Vice Chief […]
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“Scouting done the right way”
Hope Eagle Scout David Moore was14 years old when his picture was taken with Scoutmaster J W Rowe and Arkansas Governor Frank White at the State Capital. David and his wife support Troop 5 and […]
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Hope Kiwanis Club Hosts Annual Pulled Pork Fundraiser Dinner
Pictured: Kiwanis members working to prepare food for the customers HOPE – Feeding the people on the first day of the Hope Watermelon Festival was the Kiwanis Club, who hosted their annual Hope Kiwanis Pulled […]
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Annual Watermelon Festival Dog Show Impresses!
HOPE – Headlining the opening day for the Hope Watermelon Festival was the Annual Dog Show on the Hope Public Schools Stage. The sponsors were the City of Hope Animal Shelter and Hope for Paws. […]
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A Taste of the Hope Watermelon Olympics
HOPE – On Thursday, August 6th, this year’s Watermelon Olympics, sponsored by Hope Parks & Recreation, brought four teams against each other in four games. Here is some of the action:
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Kay Frances Nelson – Updated
Kay Frances Nelson, 80, of Bluff City, Arkansas, passed away on August 3, 2026. Mrs. Nelson was born on July 24, 1946, to Helen Marie McBride Cox and Lois Howard Cox in Prescott, Arkansas. Kay […]