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Donald Smith
Donald Smith, age 88, of Hope, Arkansas passed away on Monday, August 10, 2026. Mr. Smith was born on November 18, 1937, in Hope, Arkansas to his parents Roy and Ruby Ray Smith. He was […]
Year: 2026
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Prescott Chamber Holds Ribbon-Cutting for Chester’s Chicken and Jordan’s Kwik Stop
PRESCOTT, Ark. – July 30, 2026 – Chester’s Chicken, the leading national quick-service restaurant known for its bold, flavorful fried chicken, is now open inside the newly rebranded Jordan’s Kwik Stop at 2066 Hwy. 19 N. in Prescott. The […]
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A country boy works to make the path smoother for Arkansas in D.C
U.S. Representative Bruce Westerman of Arkansas’ Fourth Congressional District grew up in a rural area outside of Hot Springs Arkansas. He said for some time it was five miles to the nearest paved road. “I […]
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$12,000 in Downtown Mini Grant Opportunities Announced for Historic Downtown Hope
August 11, 2026, HOPE, AR — Hope Downtown Network is excited to announce the availability of $12,000 in Downtown Mini Grant funding to support continued reinvestment, revitalization, and historic preservation in Downtown Hope. Funding for […]
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Music in the Park: “Celebrating America”
WASHINGTON — Historic Washington State Park announces the annual summer concert series Music in the Park with the theme “Celebrating America.” Free concerts will be held in June, July, and August on the 1874 Courthouse […]
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Hope Downtown Network announces formation of Youth Advisory Committee
Hope Collegiate Academy students invited to help shape the future of downtown Hope HOPE – Hope Downtown Network (HDN) […]
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Tollette Homecoming This Week
The Tollette Homecoming is set for Wednesday August 12th through Saturday August 15th. Registration will take place each evening from 6:30pm to 7pm. The national president Jerri Charles and local president Carolyn Green and the […]
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Gretchen Wilson and Mae Estes Headline Biggest Watermelon Festival Concert in Years
The 50th annual Hope Watermelon Festival wrapped up in a big way Saturday (8-8) night at Fair Park. The concert was opened by the two Watermelon Idol winners followed by Hope’s very own Mae Estes. […]
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Gussie Meredith Sampson
The Staff of Hicks Funeral Home extends their heartfelt condolences to the family of Mrs. Gussie Meredith Sampson, 90, of Atlanta, GA during this time of bereavement. Funeral arrangements regarding the home going service will […]
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Adla “Elaine” Clark – Update
Adla “Elaine” Clark, 78, passed away peacefully on August 9, 2026. She was born on January 30, 1948, to Bertha and John W. Sams in Oak Grove, Louisiana. Elaine was a member of Midway Methodist […]
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Billy Hunt – Updated
Billy Hunt, age 79 of Hope, Arkansas, passed away at his home on August 8, 2026. He was born November 16, 1946, to Clarence and Ruby Faye (Springs) Hunt. He was a member of Southside […]
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Bobby Jack Turner
Bobby Jack Turner, age 77, of Hope, Arkansas passed away on August 6, 2026. Arrangements are pending at this time.