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Hempstead County Under a Burn Ban
Hempstead County Judge Jerry Crane has issued a burn ban effective immediately due to the windy, dry conditions. There is to be no outside burning until the burn ban is lifeted.
Articles by Hempstead County Judge Jerry Crane
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Hope Police announce arrests
HOPE – On Wednesday, March 18th, 2026, at 2:07pm, officers with the Hope Police Department arrested Diamond Malone, 29 of Hope, AR in the 800 block of South Mockingbird Lane. Ms. Malone was charged with […]
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Dog Attack Incident Under Investigation in Washington, Arkansas
On March 22, 2026, at approximately 11:17 a.m., deputies with the Hempstead County Sheriff’s Office responded to a reported animal attack at a residence located on Northwest North Street in Washington, Arkansas. Upon arrival, deputies […]
Obituaries
James (Jimmy) Laron Evans – Updated
James (Jimmy) Laron Evans passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 19, 2026. A viewing only will be held at Brazzel – Oakcrest Funeral Home in Hope, Arkansas on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. […]
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Summer Sounds Downtown 2026 lineup
HOPE – Hope Downtown Network (HDN), in partnership with the Klipsch Museum of Audio History, is excited to announce the lineup for Summer Sounds Downtown, a free outdoor concert series set to bring music, energy, […]
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Jonquil Festival Draws Enormous Crowd
The 58th annual Jonquil Festival at Historic Washington State Park drew great crowds as the annual spring celebration enjoyed possibly the best weather ever. High temperatures were in the mid 80’s Friday and the upper […]
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Fire at Residence on Highway 32 East
Multiple Fire Departments responded to a fire at a home on state highway 32 between Hope and Bodcaw Sunday (3-22) evening. In addition to the fire, there was at least one arrest at the scene.
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Fulton Fire Chief and Passenger Escape Injury In Accident
This afternoon Chief John Pettit and Jason Oller were involved in an accident on I-30 20mm Westbound. A tire on front divers side blew out and forced FVFD pumper into a 18-wheeler. No one was […]
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Fulton VFD, Guernsey VFD, and Hope Fire Department Respond to Tanker Fire Tire
Sunday (3-22) morning, the Fulton Volunteer Fire Department along with Guernsey VFD, and Hope FD were called to I-30 Eastbound Weigh Station for tires on fire on a tanker. Fire was extinguished using foam and […]
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Hope Kiwanis Club Hears from New UAHT Chancellor Dr. Ricky Tompkins
The Hope Kiwanis Club was pleased to welcome new UAHT Chancellor Dr. Ricky Tompkins on Tuesday (3-17).
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Marjorie Langston-Thomas of Columbus to Turn 100 Wednesday
Our congratulations and best wishes go to Marjorie Langston-Thomas of Columbus who will turn 100 on Wednesday (3-25).
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Blevins School News
BLEVINS – There were many pictures of the Daddy Daughter dance on the school website including a post on last dads standing. Other posts were My Little Girl and I Loved Her First. Xavier Bazelle […]