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Ronnie Wayne Ward – Updated
Ronnie Wayne Ward, age 70, of Hope, Arkansas passed away on April 26, 2026, at home surrounded by family. Mr. Ward was born on November 3, 1955, in Hope, Arkansas to his parents Wylie Edward […]
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Former De Queen police officer facing sexual assault charge
DE QUEEN – De Queen Police Chief Scott Simmons has issued the following release: On Friday, April 24, 2026, at approximately 5:30 pm, an adult female was booked into the Sevier County Jail and Detention […]
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Delicia Whitmore
The Staff of Hicks Funeral Home extends their heartfelt condolences to the family of Ms. Delicia Whitmore during this time of bereavement. With heavy hearts, we share the passing of Ms. Delicia Whitmore Her life […]
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Prairie D’Ane Civil War battlefield topic of Historical Society program this evening
HOPE – Arkansas has many archeological treasures that have been found over the years. Many of them are also located in Hempstead and Nevada Counties. Come learn about a recent archeological dig at the Prairie […]
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Ronald Arterbury
Ronald Arterbury, age 68, of Prescott, Arkansas passed away on April 23, 2026. Cremation arrangements are pending at this time but will be announced by Brazzel-Oakcrest Funeral Home.
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Latest Hope Police felony arrests
HOPE – On Monday, April 20th, 2026, at 5:50pm, officers with the Hope Police Department arrested Ashley Jones, 45 of Hope, AR in the 2000 block of South Main Street. Ms. Jones was charged […]
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Gracie McFadden
Mrs. Gracie McFadden Obituary An obituary is not available at this time for Mrs. Gracie McFadden. Visitation Friday, April 24, 2026 12:00PM – 5:00PM Hicks Funeral Home 407 S. Hazel Street PO Box 548 Hope, […]
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Two-Vehicle Accident on US 371 Just South of Prescott
A two-vehicle accident Sunday (4-26) resulted in 3 people being taken to area hospitals. The accident occurred around 5pm. Nevada County Rescue, Fair Hills, and Redland responded to the accident.
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Hempstead County and two other rural Arkansas communities to participate in 2026 SelectUSA summit
LITTLE ROCK – Three Arkansas communities will attend the 2026 SelectUSA Investment Summit as part of the “Invest in Rural America” initiative. Hempstead County, Howard County, and Sevier County were selected to participate in SelectUSA’s […]
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Friday crash on Nashville Bypass claims life
NASHVILLE – A Nashville woman was killed in a two-vehicle collision Friday afternoon in Nashville. According to the preliminary Arkansas State Police report, Yolanda Hesslund, 50, of Nashville, was on Arkansas Highway 27 North in […]
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Ronnie Ward
Ronnie Ward, age 70, of Hope, Arkansas passed away on Sunday, April 26, 2026 surrounded by family. Funeral arrangements are pending at this time but will be announced by Brazzel-Oakcrest Funeral Home.
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Nevada County observes April as Child Abuse Awareness Month
Prescott Nevada County Chamber of Commerce – Our community is truly blessed to have the Percy and Donna Malone Child Safety Center right here in Nevada County. This special place provides care, compassion, and a […]