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Wanda Gill
Hicks Funeral Home, Inc.: It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Mrs. Wanda Gill. Please keep her family in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Funeral arrangements are pending […]
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Cross Roads VFD Holds Annual Meeting and Fundraiser
Cross Roads recently held their Annual meeing and fundraiser. Rural Volunteer Fire Departments in Hempstead depend on and appreciate the support of our communities.
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Blue Jays and Hornets Head to State
Both Nevada and Blevins basketball teams are competing this week on the state level in Lafayette County High School in Stamps. The Blue Jays boys team and the Lady Hornets teams are competing Tuesday. The […]
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Hope Police felony arrest
HOPE – On Tuesday, February 24th, 2026, at 9:57am, officers with the Hope Police Department arrested Shamika Armstrong, 36 of Hope, AR in the 300 block of South Washington Street. Ms. Armstrong was charged with […]
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UAHT sees Spring enrollment increase
HOPE – The University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana (UAHT) has welcomed 1,311 students for the Spring 2026 semester, marking continued enrollment growth for the institution. This spring’s enrollment represents a 7.1% increase over last spring and […]
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Farm Bureau Student Athletes of the Week
HOPE – Hempstead County Farm Bureau: Congratulations to last week’s “Student Athletes of the Week”, Preslee Peck and Kason Flowers from Garrett Memorial Christian School! Preslee (#30) is an 8th grader and a member of […]
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Jerry Dillard
Mr. Jerry Dillard, age 89 of Bodcaw, Arkansas, passed away Saturday February 28, 2026, at his home. Private family graveside service will be 2:00pm on Tuesday March 3, 2026, at St. Paul Cemetery Ozan, Arkansas. […]
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Abraham Brito
Abraham Brito, age 26 of Hope, AR passed away on February 27, 2026, surrounded by his family. Abraham known to many as “Abe” was born on February 16, 2000, in Hope, AR to Pedro and […]
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William Otis Hamilton – Updated
William Otis Hamilton of Emmet AR passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by family after short battle with cancer. Born May 8th, 1941, he was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather and will be greatly […]
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Reed Webb of Columbus Arkansas Auctioneers Association State Bid Calling Champion
HOT SPRINGS – Congratulations to the 2026 Arkansas Auctioneers Association State Bid Calling Winners! The Champion is Reed Webb of Columbus, pictured in the middle. 2nd Place: Nick Stover, and 3rd Place: Rusty Collins.
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Legislative Update
Arkansas is moving forward with a major investment in rural healthcare through the Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP). In December, the state was awarded $208,779,396 for Fiscal Year 2026 as part of a nationwide, multi-year […]