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Fatima Martinez and Olivia Kimmel Awarded Prescott Rotary Scholarship
The Prescott Rotary Club is proud to announce Fatima Martinez and Olivia Kimmel are the recipients of this year’s Prescott Rotary Club scholarships.
Year: 2026
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Rachel Parson Sings for First Baptist “49’ers”
The “49’er” at First Baptist Church of Hope heard from Rachel Parson at their meeting on Tuesday (5-12). Parson is on the faculty at UAHT and is also a singer and guitarist. She spoke and […]
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Kiwanis Club Hears Arkansas Highway Patrol
The Hope Kiwanis Club welcomed two members of the Arkansas Highway Patrol on Tuesday (5-12). Kiwanian and retired law officer Danny Watson introduced the program. The club enjoyed hearing from PTC Isaiah Sands and PTC […]
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Heather Manor Hosts Chamber Coffee
The Hope/Hempstead County Chamber of Commerce Community Coffee on Wednesday (5-13) was hosted by Heather Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation. The Coffee was held at Heather Manor and those attending enjoyed great food and fellowship.
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Local economic developers part of SelectUSA’s “Invest in Rural America” initiative
NATIONAL HARBOR, MARYLAND – When rural Arkansas was represented at the 2026 SelectUSA Investment Summit this month, Southwest Arkansas showed […]
Obituaries
Curtis Lee Johnson – Updated
Curtis Lee Johnson, age 95, of Prescott, Arkansas passed away on May 13, 2026 surrounded by family. Visitation will be held 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, May 17, 2026, at Brazzel-Cornish Funeral Home. Funeral […]
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Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics dashes through Downtown Hope May 19th
HOPE– The Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics will come through Hope on Tuesday, May 19. The mission of the Torch Run is to increase awareness and raise funds for Special Olympics. The ultimate […]
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Rosston Council Approves Water Safety Ordinance, Moves to Settle Audit Debt
ROSSTON, Ark. — The Rosston City Council addressed routine business, infrastructure needs, and a long-standing financial obligation during its regular meeting Tuesday (4-12) evening. Mayor Samuel Quarles called the May 12 meeting to order with […]
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Hempstead Hall Hosts Annual Bobcats Sports Banquet
Pictured: James H. Jones Award winner Noah Cheatham The best of Hope sports gathered on Monday, May 11th to hold the 2026 Hope Bobcat Sports Banquet. Athletes from all sports including football, baseball, basketball, soccer, […]
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Nevada County Fire & Rescue, FairHIlls VFD, Redland VFD Extinguish Truck Fire on I-30
At 3:09, Nevada County Fire & Rescue was dispatched alongside FairHills Fire Department and Redland Fire Department to the 50-mile marker for a commercial vehicle accident involving two trucks. Upon arrival, crews found one truck […]
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13th Pastoral Anniversary for Pastor James Lister & First Lady Margaret Lister
Rising Star Baptist Church at 1002 Beech Street in Hope will hold a Pastoral Anniversary Program for Pastor James and First Lady Margaret Lister. The program will be May 24th at 3[, at Rising Star. […]