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Coach Johnny Toombs
Johnny Toombs, age 82, of Texarkana, AR, went to be with his Lord and Savior on October 29, 2025, at his residence. Johnny was born on June 22, 1943, in Prescott, AR to his parents, […]
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Congressman Westerman Visits Hope Livestock Auction, Supports Hempstead County Farmers During Shutdown
Hope, Arkansas — October 30, 2025 In the heart of Hempstead County, Congressman Bruce Westerman made a personal visit to the Hope Livestock Auction today, meeting with cattlemen during a time of economic uncertainty and […]
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Doris Beavers Turner – Updated
Doris Beavers Turner, age 72, of Emmet, Arkansas passed away peacefully in her home with her family by her side on October 29, 2025. Doris was born December 29, 1952, in Springhill, Louisiana to Billie […]
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Formby Home Destroyed by Fire
A house fire Thursday (10-30) resulted in a total loss at the Duane and Belinda Formby house in southern Hempstead County. A number of departments responded including Patmos VFD, Spring Hill VFD, Southeast VFD, Guernsey […]
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Congratulations to Ronald “Runt” Kidd on his Retirement from Hope Parks & Recreation
Ronald “Runt” KIdd was honored with a surprise retirement party Wednesday (10-29) at Hempstead Hall. Kidd was a mainstay of the city of Hope Parks & Recreation Department for almost 30 years. He is shown […]
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Cablelynx Broadband Hosts Chamber Coffee
The Hope/Hempstead County Chamber of Commerce Community Coffee on Wednesday (10-28) was hosted by Cablelynx Broadband at their office on South Walnut.
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Doris B. Turner
Doris B. Turner, age 72, of Emmet, AR passed away Wednesday, October 29, 2025, in Emmet. Visitation will be held from 1:00pm – 2:00pm Sunday, November 2, 2025, at Herndon-Fuqua Funeral Home in Prescott. Graveside […]
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Huntington Bancshares Incorporated to acquire Cadence Bank
COLUMBUS, OH/ HOUSTON, TX/TUPELO, MS – Huntington Bancshares Incorporated has announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Cadence Bank, a $53 billion regional bank headquartered in Houston, Texas and Tupelo, Mississippi. With […]
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Christian Motorcyclist Association 50th anniversary free Christian Concert November 1st
HOPE – The Christian Motorcyclist Association will observe their 50th anniversary with a free Christian Concert November 1st from 2pm to 5pm. The program will feature the Knights of the Son with Frank & Keith […]
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James T. Green
IN LOVING REMEMBRANCE James T. Green, age 54, of Hope, Arkansas, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, October 27, 2025, at Southwest Arkansas Regional Medical Center in Hope, AR. May he rest in peace. Service information […]
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Pastor Ronald Wayne Koontz
Pastor Ronald Wayne Koontz of Fulton, Arkansas passed away unexpectedly on October 25, 2025. Arrangements are pending with the family and staff of Hamilton-Davis Funeral Home. Please keep the Koontz family lifted up in prayer.