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Year: 2026
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Nina Sue Fallin
Nina Fallin December 27, 1950 – January 29, 2026 Nina Fallin, a devoted educator and the heart of her family, passed away peacefully on January 29, 2026, at the age of 75. Born on December […]
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James Franklin Henson Jr. – Updated
James Franklin Henson Jr., age 75, of Hope, Arkansas passed away on January 22, 2026. Mr. Henson was born on April 6, 1950, in Newport, Arkansas to his parents, Frank James and Hazel Fulton Henson. […]
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Applications are now open for the 50th Annual Hope Watermelon Festival – 2026!
HOPE – Applications are now open for the 50th Annual Hope Watermelon Festival – 2026! If you’re a vendor or concessionaire, don’t miss your chance to be part of this milestone celebration. Submit your application […]
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Register for Walk Across Arkansas, free group-based exercise program
LITTLE ROCK — Beginning Feb. 23, Arkansans can register for the spring session of Walk Across Arkansas, a free, group-based exercise program that encourages participants to develop healthy habits and get moving. The competition is […]
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Herndon-Fuqua Hosts Chamber Coffee
Herndon-Fuqua Funeral Home recently hosted the Hope-Hempstead County Chamber of Commerce Community Coffee. The coffee was held at the funeral home and a good crowd turned out for great food and fellowship.
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Hempstead County Economic Development Corp. hosts SWARIA meeting
New SWARIA Chairman Judge Eddie Howard (left) and outgoing Chairman Lewis Diggs. Photo by Dale Gathright, Jr. HOPE – Pike County Judge Eddie Howard assumed the role of chairman of the Southwest Arkansas Regional Intermodal […]
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School news roundup
Due to the weather, school has been cancelled for the full week for all the local schools. Also included has been after school events such as games (Spring Hill, Nevada), a Cub Scout meeting (Nevada), […]
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Arval Tilman Cox
On January 24, 2026, Arval Tilman Cox, of Buckner, Arkansas (Falcon Community) passed quietly from this world to his heavenly home, surrounded by his family. To know him, was to love him. Arval was born […]
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Farm Bureau Student Athletes of the Week
Congratulations to our weekly “Student Athletes of the Week”, Heaven Garcia and Hooks Brown, from Garrett Memorial Christian School ! Heaven (#13) is a Sophomore and a member of the Lady Saint’s basketball team. She […]
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Roy Chester Hopson
Roy Chester Hopson was born on October 1, 1956, in Prescott, Arkansas. He was the 6th child born to Will Dan Hopson and Marie Charles Hopson. He united with the Mt. Ephesus Church at an […]
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Request for catering proposals – Chamber Annual Meeting & Banquet
HOPE – The Hope-Hempstead County Chamber of Commerce is seeking catering proposals for our Annual Meeting & Banquet on Monday, April 13th at Hempstead Hall. Service & Staffing Requirements: Ready to serve by 5:00 PM […]