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Billy Ray Mitchell
The Staff of Hicks Funeral Home extends their heartfelt condolences to the family of Mr. Billy Ray Mitchell during this time of bereavement. With heavy hearts, we share the passing of Mr. Billy Ray Mitchell. […]
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Donald Ray Jones
Donald Ray Jones, age 63, of Hope, Arkansas, departed this life on Friday, April 17, 2026, at his residence, surrounded by his loving family. He will be missed but never forgotten. PUBLIC VISITATION: 🕜 Friday, […]
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Gala Green
The Staff of Hicks Funeral Home extends their heartfelt condolences to the family of Mrs. Gala Green during this time of bereavement. With heavy hearts, we share the passing of Mrs. Gala Green. Her life […]
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UA Hope-Texarkana wins three gold awards in nation’s largest educational advertising competition
Pictured left to right: April Lovette, SWARK.Today editorial director and reporter; Carol Ann Milam, UAHT graphics & social media coordinator; and Casey Curtis, UAHT communications coordinator HOPE – The University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana College Relations […]
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“Hands On” Candle Making Workshop
WASHINGTON – Join us at Historic Washington State Park’s Candle Shop on Saturday, May 9 from 9am – 1pm and be part of a hands-on experience making candles and learning the history of candle making. […]
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Hope Civitan Club members travel for Civitan Awareness Month
Pictured following the meeting were (from left) Hope Civitans Debbie Hines, Eva Morehead, Twyla Pruden and Linda Blackmon, with Little Rock Civitan Lee Truesdell, and West Little Rock Civitans Karla and John Fournier, and Mary […]
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Introduction to Forging Workshop
WASHINGTON – Join the blacksmith at Historic Washington State Park’s Blacksmith Shop on Saturday, May 2—Sunday, May 3 from 9am-4pm. Take part in a hands-on class covering the basic operations of blacksmithing. Participants will make […]
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Mary Sue McIntosh
Mary Sue McIntosh, 93, of Spring Hill, Arkansas, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Sunday, April 19,2026, with her precious Deb by her side at Heather Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Hope, AR. […]
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Hempstead County Burn Ban Lifted
Hempstead County Judge has lifted the burn ban for Hempstead County effective Monday April 20th.
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Hope High Class of 1970 Meets
The Hope High Class of 1970 met this past weekend. A good group turned out for the reunion. Pictured are (left to right, top row) Ronnie (Bubba) Lewis, Tom Norvell, Mike Puckett, Ronny Brown, Kevin […]
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Hope Lions Hear from Sheriff-Elect Justin Crane
The Hope Lions Club heard a great program Monday (4-20) from Hempstead County Sheriff-Elect Justin Crane. He gave a great program about the sheriff’s department and his law enforcement experience. Crane grew up in Hope […]