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Byron S. Johnson
Byron S. Johnson, age 50, a native of Hope, Arkansas, gained his angel wings on Monday, September 14, 2026, at Brooke Army Medical Center in San Antonio, Texas. May he rest in peace. PUBLIC VISITATION: […]
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Missionary Ruby J. Stewart
Ruby Jean Hearon Stewart was born on March 16, 1937, to Earmon and Leoa Mays Hearon. She was the second child out of eight children. She departed this life on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, in […]
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Mildred J. Smith
Mildred J. Smith, age 101, of Little Rock, Arkansas formerly of Prescott, passed away on September 16, 2026, surrounded by family. Mrs. Smith was born on August 5, 1925, in Hope, Arkansas to her parents, […]
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Willisville & Laneburg VFD woods fire
Laneburg and Willisville Volunteer Fire Departments were back on scene of a fire on CR 149 that had rekindled. The fire was contained. Laneburg VFD photos.
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Spring Hill School Board meets
SPRING HILL – The Spring Hill School Board met on September 14th at 5 pm. After the prayer, the previous meeting’s minutes and financial statement was approved. The Board looked at the expenditures for the […]
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Lonoke Baptist Church Donates to Hope In Action
Members of Lonoke Baptist Church in Hope visited Hope in Action #1 on Wednesday (9-16) to present checks to both Hope in Action #1 and #2. Pictured are Lonoke members Margaret Moss, Nancy Kemp, Jordan […]
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Frederic Thomas
Mr. Frederic Thomas, 61, of Hope, Arkansas died peacefully at The Springs of Hillcrest in Prescott, Arkansas on September 14, 2026. Arrangements are pending, please keep the Thomas family lifted up in prayer.
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Fire near Bodcaw destroys home & out buildings
BODCAW – Wednesday afternoon, Nevada County Fire & Rescue responded to Nevada 114 outside of Bodcaw to assist with a structure fire and a small forest fire involved in the incident. Multiple departments and agencies […]
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Washington City Council meets
WASHINGTON – The Washington City Council met on 9-15. Mike Roberts, the water manager, gave the water report. There isn’t anything new to report. Mr. Roberts said everything is working. Mr. Roberts asked if the […]
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Quinn Anita (McVey) Cooper
Quinn Anita (McVey) Cooper born November 9, 1978, in Hope, AR passed away on September 14, 2026, surrounded by the love of a family who will miss her more than words can say. She was […]