Obituaries
Emily Jane Hays
Emily Jane Hays, age 94, of Washington, Arkansas passed away on February 10, 2026, in Hope, Arkansas. Emily was born on June 25, 1931, in Comanche, Texas to her parents, Leslie and Goldie Norwood Fleming. […]
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Billy Dean Hicks – Updated
Billy Dean Hicks, age 61, of Hope, Arkansas, passed away on February 3, 2026. He was a rattlesnake wrangler, a trapper, and a deadeye with a rifle. A maker of strong wine, builder of houses, […]
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Harold Barnes
Harold Barnes, age 71, of Bodcaw, Arkansas, passed away peacefully. He was born in South Bay, Florida, and later made his home in Bodcaw, where he was known for his curiosity, appreciation for life’s simple […]
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Become an Ambassador Sponsor for the Hope-Hempstead County Chamber of Commerce
HOPE – Support the mission of the Hope-Hempstead County Chamber of Commerce and play a vital role in strengthening community connections. Our Chamber Ambassadors serve as the welcoming arm of the Chamber — attending ribbon […]
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Hope Civitan Club Hosts Pastors Appreciation Dinner
The Hope Civitan Club hosted its annual Pastors’ Appreciation Dinner on Tuesday night, February 10, at Dos Locos Gringos in Hope, continuing a long-standing local tradition of honoring area clergy. During the program, Hope Mayor […]
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Blevins School Board approves calendar and salary schedules during February meeting
BLEVINS – The Blevins School Board met Monday, February 9th, at 6:30 pm for its regularly scheduled meeting. The meeting opened with a prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance. Board members then approved the minutes […]
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Jones endows new scholarship at UA Hope-Texarkana
Pictured left to right: Spike the Iron Horse, Kelly Wilcox, Thomas Allen Jones, and Dr. Ricky Tompkins TEXARKANA – Thomas Allen Jones, of Texarkana, Arkansas, gifted $70,000 to the University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana Foundation yesterday […]
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Links to nominate Citizen of the Year & Hometown Hero for chamber banquet
PRESCOTT – Attached a link for anyone that would like a virtual option to nominate a 2026 Prescott Nevada County Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year and/or Hometown Hero. You may also submit in […]
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New Chancellor Ricky Tompkins Focuses on Skills, Support, and Community Growth
Hope, Ark. – When Ricky Tompkins stepped onto the University of Arkansas Hope–Texarkana campus for his first day as chancellor on February 9, 2026, it felt less like the start of a new role and […]
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Carolyn Sue Block
An obituary is not available at this time for Carolyn Sue Block. Events Visitation Friday, February 13, 2026 12:00PM – 5:00PM Hicks Funeral Home 407 S. Hazel Street PO Box 548 Hope, AR 71801 Homegoing […]
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Loren Dean Burrer
Loren Dean Burrer, age 57, of Hope, Arkansas passed away on February 10, 2026. Arrangements are pending at this time but will be announced by Brazzel-Oakcrest Funeral Home.