Obituaries
Mr. Paul Henson
Mr. Paul Henson, aged 78, of Blevins, AR, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, April 28, 2025. Born on December 14, 1946, in Blevins, AR, Paul was the beloved son of Frank and […]
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Hope Police announce felony arrests
HOPE – On Friday, April 25th, 2025, at about 4:45 pm, officers with the Hope Police Department arrested Benjamin J. Newton Jr, 32 of Hope, in the 400 block of South Elm Street. Mr. Newton […]
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Road rage incident leads to arrest near Hope
LONOKE — On Saturday, April 26, 2025, at approximately 11:45 am., Arkansas State Police (ASP) Troopers responded to a road rage incident involving gunfire on Interstate 40 westbound near the 175-mile marker in Lonoke County. […]
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Saturday at James Black’s Bowie Festival in Washington
The weather cooperated for the second and final day of James Black’s Bowie Heritage Festival in Washington. The crowds enjoyed hearing from such celebrities as Doug Marcaida of tv’s “Forged in Fire”. The event was […]
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Prescott Rotary Hears Program from Hot Springs Village Rotarian
The Prescott Rotary met recently and had a great program from Hot Springs Village. Bill Fish told the club about a recent Rotary Service Trip to Honduras. On that trip were doctors, a dentist, and […]
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Bobby Joe Walthall, 74, of Willisville
Bobby Joe Walthall, 74 of Willisville, Arkansas passed away Sunday, April 27, 2025, at Christus St. Michael Health System in Texarkana, Texas surrounded by his family. Bobby was born June 13, 1950, in Magnolia, Arkansas. He […]
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Emmet Community Meeting Set for May 3rd
The city of Emmet invites all citizens to a public meeting at Firemen’s Park at 211 East 4th in Emmet on May 3rd at 10am. Discussions will include the “Great Strides Trails for Life” grant, […]
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Hope City Board Holds Special Meeting
The Hope City Board held a special called meeting at noon on Monday (4-28). There was a resolution for the board to apply for the Transportation Alternatives Program. There would be an 80/20 match with […]
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Michael Johnson Ferguson Sr.
Michael Johnson Ferguson Sr., age 70, of Okolona, Arkansas passed away on Saturday, April 26, 2025, at his home surrounded by family. Mr. Ferguson was born on August 18, 1954, in Ennis, Texas to his […]
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Hope Lions Hear About Office of Child Support from Matthew Wade Kimmel
The Hope Lions Club heard a fascinating program on the Office of Child Support Enforcement here in Hope from one of their attorneys, Matthew Wade Kiimmel. Kimmel noted the local office is located at 811 […]
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Hope Train Day Set for May 3rd
The Hope Tourism Commission will sponsor “Train Day” Saturday May 3rd in downtown Hope. Vendors and the Kids Corner will open at 9am. The Nighthawk Band will perform at 9:30am. The Kids Box Train Race […]
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Latest Hope Police arrest report
4.27.25 11:56pm in the 500 Block of West 4th St. Bladimir Granada, 26, of Hope, AR Mr. Granada was arrested and charged with Driving while Intoxicated