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Articles by Dale Gathright, Jr.
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Legislative Update
The Arkansas House of Representatives is mourning the sudden loss of our colleague and friend, Representative Stan Berry, a man whose life was defined not by titles, but by service, humility, and an unwavering commitment […]
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Hempstead County Master Gardeners & Hope United Methodist members work on Prayer Garden
HOPE – Hempstead County Master Gardeners and Hope United Methodist members working on the Prayer Garden at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church. The garden is looking really nice. Terrie James photos
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Special Weather Statement: Elevated fire danger Saturday
Special Weather Statement National Weather Service Shreveport LA 144 PM CDT Fri Mar 27 2026 Sevier-Howard-Little River-Hempstead-Nevada-Miller-Lafayette- Columbia-Union-Caddo-Bossier-Webster-Claiborne-Lincoln-De Soto- Red River-Bienville-Jackson-Ouachita-Sabine-Natchitoches-Winn- Grant-Caldwell-La Salle-McCurtain-Bowie-Franklin-Titus-Camp- Morris-Cass-Wood-Upshur-Marion-Smith-Gregg-Harrison-Cherokee-Rusk- Panola-Nacogdoches-Shelby-Angelina-San Augustine- Including the cities of De Queen, Nashville, Mineral Springs, […]
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First United Methodist Church Hope Sets Holy Weeks Schedule
This Sunday, March 29, is Palm Sunday, which leads into Holy Week, culminating in Easter. Palm Sunday celebrates the triumphal entry of Jesus into Jerusalem, riding on a donkey. First United Methodist Church of Hope […]
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Hospital Future Takes Center Stage at Hempstead County Quorum Court Meeting
Hope, Ark. — The Hempstead County Quorum Court moved forward Thursday (3-26) on a series of resolutions and ordinances aimed at stabilizing the county’s hospital and addressing county business, while emphasizing that voters — not […]
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Cast Iron Cooking Class at Prairie D’Ane Battlefield, April 18
PRESCOTT – The Nevada County Depot Museum invites the public to step back in time and savor the flavors of history at a special cast-iron cooking class on Saturday, April 18, held at the scenic […]
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Hempstead County Deputies Pennington and Whitney Recognized by Sheriff Singleton
Heroic Act Award Citation Recipients: Deputy Ricky Pennington and Deputy Matthew Whitney Date of Incident: March 22, 2026 Location: Washington, Hempstead County, The Hempstead County Sheriff’s Office hereby recognizes Deputy Ricky Pennington and Deputy Matthew […]
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Historic Washington State Park hosts “Alice’s Adventure in Wonderland” Tea Party
WASHINGTON – Experience the 19th century children’s novel “Alice’s Adventure in Wonderland” at Historic Washington State Park on Saturday, April 11th from 1 p.m. — 3 p.m. This fun (and slightly wacky) tea party is […]
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Southwest Arkansas Regional Medical Center welcomes Dean Otey as Chief Financial Officer
HOPE — Southwest Arkansas Regional Medical Center is proud to announce the appointment of Dean Otey as its new Chief Financial Officer, bringing more than 25 years of healthcare finance and leadership experience to the […]