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Terry Powell’s – A Hope Staple
HOPE – If there was one business that locals would tell you to stop by, it would be the jewel of Hope, Terry Powell’s Grocery Store located at North Hazel and Greenwood streets. Known for […]
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John “Frankie” Thrasher, Jr.
John “Frankie” Thrasher, Jr., 84, of Gurdon, Arkansas, passed away on June 11, 2026. He was born April 29, 1942, in Camden, Arkansas, to the late John and Sue Whitley Thrasher. Frankie retired from the […]
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Former pastor files Breach of Contract suit against local church
HOPE – A former pastor of Hope Methodist Church has filed a Breach of Contract suit against the church. Marshall Almarode filed the suit in Hempstead County Circuit Court. The suit alleges Almarode and the […]
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David Joe Smith
David Joe Smith, 65, of Hope, Arkansas, passed away at his home on April 27, 2026. He was born in Kansas City, Missouri on November 17, 1960, to Joe Calvin Smith and Donna L. (Rash) […]
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Katherine Wyatt Lacy
An obituary is not available at this time for Katherine Wyatt Lacy. Events Visitation Friday, June 19, 2026 12:00PM – 5:00PM Hicks Funeral Home 407 S. Hazel Street PO Box 548 Hope, AR 71801 Homegoing […]
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Public Notice:
The University of Arkansas Community College at Hope-Texarkana, in accordance with Policy 740.2 of the University of Arkansas System Board of Trustees, is soliciting Statements of Qualifications (SOQ) from interested and qualified consultants for Professional […]
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Celebrating 40 Years of economic growth in Hempstead County, sponsorships available
HOPE – In 2026, the Hempstead County Economic Development Corporation (HCEDC) proudly marks 40 years of driving progress, partnerships, and prosperity in our community—and we invite you to be part of this special celebration. 📅 […]
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Nevada County 4-H members attend District O’rama
(Pictured back row left to right: Sam Peachey, Joel Barham, Danny Ingram, Blaine Keifer, Wyatt Keifer. Front Row left to right Jermeire Purifoy, Kinsleigh Lester, Haylei Fitch, Emilee Goodwin, Cora Carlton.) MALVERN – Recently some […]
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Official 2026 Hope Watermelon Festival 50th Annual Golden Jubilee T-shirts have arrived
HOPE – The official 2026 Hope Watermelon Festival 50th Annual Golden Jubilee T-shirts have arrived and are now available for purchase at the Hope-Hempstead County Chamber of Commerce! Celebrate 50 years of sweet tradition in […]
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Fairhills EHC members attend state AEHC meeting
Lenora McWilliams with her 70+years award NORTH LITTLE ROCK – A group from Fairhills EHC attended the state AEHC meeting June 2nd-4th. Those who attended were Marcia Buchanan Lasiter. Phyllis Stewart, Celia Durham, Nancy Smith, […]
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Christopher Walker attends the Rotary Youth Leadership Award meeting
Prescott Rotary Club: Christopher Walker attended the Rotary Youth Leadership Award meeting. He told the group about the importance of learning leadership skills and team building. Meeting was held in April, at Ferndale, AR. Picture […]