August 2026 – Page 15 – Hope Prescott

Janice Gail Burnette

August 3, 2026 Herndon-Fuqua Funeral Homes-Hope. 0

Janice Gail Burnette, 88, of Fayetteville, AR formerly of Hope passed away Monday, August 3, 2026. Visitation will be held at 10:00am Thursday, August 6, 2026 in the Herndon-Fuqua Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral services will […]

Hope Lions Hear Program From Scott Gunter About His Railroad Career

August 3, 2026 Mark Keith 0

The Hope Lions heard a program on Monday (8-3) from Scott Gunter on his 35-year career in the railroad industry. Gunter is a 1971 graduate of Hope High. After high school he went to college […]

Capitalism Alive and Well in Hope

August 3, 2026 Mark Keith 0

We saw three of the cutest small businessmen in Hope on Monday. These young men were doing a good business in lemonade at 6th and Elm. They were very polite, too, and after we finished […]

Prescott Rotary Welcomes Vice-District Governor Gary Davis

August 3, 2026 Amy Sweat 0

The Prescott Rotary Club welcomed Vice-District Governor Gary Davis to their meeting on July 28th. The club enjoyed hearing Davis speak about his duties. Pictured are Dr. Michael Young, new Prescott Rotarian Ronald Hicks, and […]

Hope Civitan Car Show at Hope Watermelon Festival

August 3, 2026 Twyla Pruden/Hope Civitan Club 0

The Hope Civitan Club will once again present a classic car show at the 50th annual “Golden Jubilee” Hope Watermelon Festival. The car show will be open to the public for viewing beginning at 8 […]

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Fall scholarships available for single parents in Hempstead, Nevada Counties

August 3, 2026 Jen Lawrence, Chief Communications Officer 0

Applications accepted through Sept. 1; awards range from $400 to $1,600. LITTLE ROCK — Single parents in Hempstead and Nevada counties have until Sept. 1 to apply for Fall 2026 scholarships from the Arkansas Single […]

Lloyd Bright’s Still Producing the Big Ones!

August 2, 2026 Davis Johnson 0

Pictured: Mr. Lloyd Bright showing off one of this year’s crop. HOPE – Lloyd Bright is a name that has been chiseled into Hempstead County history as a true giant in the watermelon growing world. […]

Rebecca L. Danner Santiago

August 2, 2026 BRAZZEL/Cornish The Funeral Home of Prescott 0

It is with heavy hearts and profound respect that we announce the passing of Rebecca L. Danner Santiago, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. Rebecca, known affectionately as Becky, peacefully left this world at her […]

Edward Gene Woods, Sr. – Update II

August 2, 2026 BRAZZEL/Oakcrest THE Funeral Home of Hope 0

Edward Gene Woods, Sr. affectionately known as Ed, “Woodchuck,” and “Weedges,” passed away on July 29, 2026, at the age of 76 while camping with his beloved family at Swaha-doing what he loved most. Ed […]

Karen Steed – Update II

August 1, 2026 BRAZZEL/Cornish The Funeral Home of Prescott 0

Karen Steed, age 62, of Prescott, Arkansas, met her “very, very, very best friend Jesus” on July 30, 2026. She was born on July 20th,1964 in Syracuse, New York to Elizabeth A. Burnham (Crossfield) and […]

Owen C. McKenney

August 1, 2026 Hicks Funeral Home 0

The Staff of Hicks Funeral Home extends their heartfelt condolences to the family of Mr. Owen C McKenney, 75 of Kansas City, Kansas formally Hope, AR, during this time of bereavement. With heavy hearts, we […]

John Tony Hickerson