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Latest Hope Police felony arrests
HOPE – On Thursday, September 17th, 2026, at 8:45pm, officers with the Hope Police Department arrested Chester Pree, 70 of Hope, AR in the 1400 block of West Avenue A. Mr. Pree was charged with […]
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Mattie Jeanette Jones
Ms. Mattie Jeanette Jones 77, of Lewisville, Arkansas passed away at St. Michael Hospital in Texarkana, Texas. She attended Lewisville School. She was proud member of St. Paul Baptist Church in Lewisville, Arkansas. She enjoyed […]
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HCSO investigates fatal incident on Springlake Road
HOPE — The Hempstead County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal incident that occurred during the early morning hours of Sunday, September 20, 2026, in the 900 block of Springlake Road in Spring Hill, Hempstead […]
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Ester Stuart
An obituary is not available at this time for Mrs. Ester Stuart. Events Visitation Friday, September 25, 2026 12:00PM – 5:00PM Hicks Funeral Home 407 S. Hazel Street PO Box 548 Hope, AR 71801 Homegoing […]
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Hope Downtown Network launches Taste of Hope Raffle
HOPE – Hope Downtown Network is adding even more excitement to the 4th Annual Taste of Hope with a special raffle featuring six outstanding prize packages donated by generous local businesses and community partners. Online […]
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Lonoke Baptist Church Donates to The Call
Lonoke Baptist Church recently presented a check to “The Call”. The church and Pastor Alvin Hunter budgets an annual donation to the organization. Pictured are Marlon Ward, Dana English, Gina Perksins, Margaret Moss, and Norma […]
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2026 Athletic Hall of Fame inductees announced
HOPE – Hope Public Schools will honor its 2026 Athletic Hall of Fame inductees on Friday, October 2. This year’s honorees are: Kirby Bradley Anthony Harris April Love Correy Muldrew Calvin Sharp James Sullivan David […]
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James Daniel Lee – Updated
James Daniel Lee, 54, of Hope passed away Tuesday, September 15, 2026. James was born on December 31, 1971, in Hope, AR to the late William and Hazel Brown Lee. He loved his job mowing […]
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Hempstead County trial of Joseph Crosby’s estate – 1856
HOPE – There are many unique trials that have taken place through the history of Hempstead County. One particular case is the trial over the estate of Joseph Crosby of Hempstead County in 1856. Come […]
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Hope for the Brundidge Building
Pictured: The Brundidge Building located at 105 West Second Street in downtown Hope HOPE – A bright future for Hope’s downtown is looming with the hopeful restoration of the Brundidge building located at 105 […]