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Year: 2026
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Retirement Reception for Dr. Douglas
Pictured: Dr. William Douglas and Elaine Douglas HOPE – A 52 year career officially came to a close on Saturday, July 18th as First Presbyterian Church of Hope hosted a retirement reception for Dr. Ladell […]
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Bonnie Sinyard
Mrs. Bonnie Sinyard, age 91 of Hope, Arkansas, passed away Saturday July 18, 2026, at her Home. Visitation will be 5:00pm to 7:00pm on Monday July 20, 2026, at BRAZZEL/Oakcrest 1001 Main St. Hope, Arkansas […]
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Breaking: Hempstead County Economic Development responds to Hope Baking Company closure
HOPE — Anna Lee Powell, President of the Hempstead County Economic Development Corporation released the statement below following the sudden announcement of the closing of Hope Baking Company: Hempstead County Economic Development is saddened by […]
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Breaking: Hope Baking Company announces shutdown
HOPE – Hope Baking Company, Inc. is apparently closing its Hope production facility by this end of this week. In a notice apparently sent by the company to employees dated July 18th: Dear Team Members, […]
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20th Annual Red River Heritage Symposium speaker highlight
WASHINGTON – Historic Washington State Park will host the 20th Annual Red River Heritage Symposium on Saturday, July 25, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. This year’s theme is “Threads Along the Red River: 250 […]
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Weekly Legislative Update
Whether they’re hiking our trails, floating our rivers, exploring historic downtowns, or dining at local restaurants, visitors are making a big impact on Arkansas. New figures released by the Governor this week show tourism reached […]
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Norman McKinnon – Updated
Norman McKinnon, age 73, of Prescott, Arkansas, passed away Thursday, July 9, 2026, after losing his battle to Cancer that he has been fighting like a warrior, since 2017. Norman was a Farm Manager/Keeper at […]
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Area School Notes
While students have been enjoying their summer breaks the schools have been busy hiring new staff and preparing for the next year. 11 Hope High School Students attended the American Legion’s Arkansas Boys’ State. Hope […]
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Prescott School notes
PRESCOTT – During the summer break Prescott School District has been busy planning and hiring new staff. Misty Gilbert (Jr. High Math), Justin Brown ((Social Studies), Autumn Welch (High School Math) Amelia Mullins (Paraprofessional) and […]
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Blevins School notes
BLEVINS – While students have been enjoying their summer breaks the schools have been busy hiring new staff and preparing for the next year. Blevins is looking for bus drivers. Blevins football team will be […]
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Babysitting Basics Workshop to be held
HOPE – Interested in babysitting to make money? The University of Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service is presenting a Babysitting Basics Workshop on Thursday & Friday, July 30-31 from 9:30am – 3:00pm each day at the […]