Sunday Icy Scenes Around Hope
Hope received around an inch, give or take, of sleet Saturday night into Sunday. It seems what’s on the ground is slicker and less crusty than what fell Friday night … Read More
Author: Mark Keith
Ms. Levester Warren Blakely
Levester Blakely June 25, 1942 — January 17, 2026 Rosston, Arkansas Ms. Levester Warren Blakely, a beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 17, 2026, at … Read More
Icy Scenes Around Hope on Saturday
As of 6pm Saturday, Hope had received between one and two inches of sleet. Traffic was light as the roads were covered. Crews had done a good job in getting … Read More
Sleet in Hope
As of 1:30pm on Saturday (1-24), Hope has between an an inch and 2 inches of sleet on the ground. We’ve heard most people still have electricity. The precipitation has … Read More
Updates from Game and Fish/State Police Subcommittee
Members of the Game and Fish/State Police Subcommittee of the Arkansas Legislative Council met this week to receive updates spanning wildlife management, public safety, and law enforcement coordination, offering a … Read More
Hope Water & Light PUBLIC SAFETY NOTICE
HOPE – Hope Water & Light is posting this PUBLIC SAFETY NOTICE regarding the best practices for using emergency generators during power outages. Please see below. In addition, and for … Read More
Mildred Hinton of Blevins Celebrates 100th Birthday
A 100th birthday party was recently held for Mildred Hinton’s 100th birthday at the Blevins Hornet Hut. Mrs. Hinton’s many friends turned out to wish her well on her special … Read More
Food Share Holds Soup Luncheon
Food Share in Prescott recently held a soup luncheon. A good crowd turned out and enjoyed the soup. They also enjoyed helping Nevada County’s food pantry!
Bennie Moses Scott
Bennie Moses Scott An obituary is not available at this time for Bennie Moses Scott. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall. Events Visitation … Read More
Dr. Michael “Mickey” Ray Allen, Sr., 74, formerly of Hope
Dr. Michael “Mickey” Ray Allen Sr., 74, of Benton, Louisiana, passed away Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at a nursing home in Shreveport, Louisiana. Mickey was born August 14, 1951, in … Read More
Hempstead County youth inducted into the Purple Circle Club
BENTON — Recently, The Purple Circle Club inducted 167 students, representing more than 225 awards, at a celebration in Benton. The Purple Circle Club started in 1953 to recognize youth exhibitors achieving … Read More
Winter weather leads to temporary park closings
LITTLE ROCK – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will temporarily close recreation areas around Millwood, De Queen, Gilham and Dierks lakes beginning Jan. 23 because of hazardous winter weather … Read More