Obituaries
Sharon Burns – Updated
Sharon Burns, age 87, of Hope, Arkansas passed away on Monday, August 24, 2026. Ms. Sharon was born on June 17, 1939, in Chicago, Illinois to Mr. and Mrs. Gamble. She loved spending time with […]
Year: 2026
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Hope Water & Light Commission Meets
The commission met Wednesday (8-26) at 7:30 AM. Attending were commissioners Chairman Lester Sitzes, Vice-Chairman LaDell Douglas, Jerry Pruden and Dennis Ramsey. Previous minutes were read and approved. Financial statements were reviewed. Co-manager Jodi […]
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Kiwanis Club Honors Three Long‐Serving Members with Legion of Honor Awards
The Prescott Nevada County Kiwanis Club presented Legion of Honor awards on July 30 to three dedicated longtime members. Pictured (from left) are Vince Grimes (27 years of service), Fred Harris (40 years), and Howard […]
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Historical Society discusses Washington, DC trip
HOPE – The Hempstead County Historical Society met on 8-25 at 7pm. There is a historical fiction murder mystery planned for Saturday, August 29th, 2026. There were winners of the original song contest for the […]
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Hope Vs. Arkadelphia: Resume Tennis Rivalry!
Pictured: Girls doubles duo Mycah Bradley (left) and Jaime Young (right) ARKADELPHIA – The Hope Bobcat tennis team rode into Arkadelphia on Monday, August 24th and came home with a dominant performance against a very […]
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Beryl Henry and Yerger Lead Southwest Arkansas Cooperative in ATLAS Achievement gains
Hope Public Schools campuses take the top two spots in SWAEC achievement movement as educators point to instructional focus, collaboration and student growth HOPE — Two Hope Public Schools campuses are leading the Southwest Arkansas […]
Obituaries
Sharon Burns
Sharon Burns, age 87, of Hope, Arkansas passed away on Monday, August 24, 2026. Arrangements are pending at this time but will be announced by Brazzel-Oakcrest Funeral Home, The Funeral Home of Hope, Ben Brazzel, […]
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Anna Lee Powell elected secretary/treasurer of Arkansas Economic Developers & Chamber Executives
LITTLE ROCK – Arkansas Economic Developers & Chamber Executives (AEDCE) announced its 2027 Board of Directors following the association’s Annual Meeting held August 25 during its 10th Annual Conference, Business in the ’Boro, in Jonesboro. […]
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Plyler Announces Candidacy for Farm Credit Services Director Area 3
Hempstead County farmer Caleb Plyler has announced his candidacy for Farm Credit Services of Western Arkansas Director Area 3. Plyler and his family own and operate Plyler and Son Charolais, a family cattle operation in […]
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Hempstead County Fair Starts With Pageant on Saturday
With the 2026 Hempstead County Fair quickly approaching, the Fair Board, exhibitors, and parents would like to extend a heartfelt invitation to all members of our community! This year’s fair will kick off with […]
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Catherine Thomas
The Staff of Hicks Funeral Home extends their heartfelt condolences to the family of Mrs. Catherine Thomas,94, of Tollette, AR during this time of bereavement. Funeral arrangements regarding the home going service will be posted […]
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James Alvin Ogden
James Alvin Ogden, beloved son, brother, uncle, and friend, was born on October 5, 1954, in Hope, Arkansas to Charlie Ogden, Sr. and the late Ruby Faye Scott-Ogden. He was the third of four sons […]