Obituaries
Edna Wright
Edna Wright, age 78 passed away peacefully on August 31, 2025 in Hope, Arkansas. Born and raised in Hope, she later moved to Fulton, Arkansas until her health started to decline. Edna was the beloved […]
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Brotherhood and Sisterhood of Fulton Bring Kiwanis Program
Members of the Brotherhood and Sisterhood of Fulton brought a program to the Hope Kiwanis Club on Tuesday (9-2). Brotherhood CEO, Pastor Jessie Henry, handled most of the program. Henry noted the organization started about […]
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2025 Prescott-Nevada County Chamber of Commerce Christmas ornament
PRESCOTT – It may be a little early, but who doesn’t love some Christmas cheer? We are so excited to share our 2025 Prescott-Nevada County Chamber of Commerce Christmas ornament, beautifully featuring the beloved Old […]
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Leadership Hope-Hempstead County 2026 – announcement & Community Coffee
HOPE – We are excited to announce that Leadership Hope-Hempstead County 2026 is on the horizon! Applications will be available soon, and we look forward to welcoming the next class of leaders into this impactful […]
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1st Annual Scarecrow Stroll – registration now open!
HOPE – Get ready for a brand-new fall tradition in Downtown Hope! The 1st Annual Scarecrow Stroll is here, and we’re inviting businesses, organizations, and groups to create and display their very own scarecrow. 🍁 […]
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Prescott bests Crossett in opening game
The Prescott Curley Wolves prevailed over Crossett in their season opening high school football games August 29th by a score of 45-8. Prescott’s scored on a 7-yard run in the first quarter by Kayden Gleason, […]
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Hope Police Seeking Public Assistance to Locate Destinee Bruce
The Hope Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a missing person. Destinee Bruce, 29 of Hope, AR was last seen on Saturday, August 30th, 2025 in the Hope area. Ms. Bruce is […]
Obituaries
Tena Carter
Tena Carter, 81, of Wilmot, passed away on Wednesday, September 4, 2025. She was born on March 14, 1944, in Hope, Arkansas, and was a graduate of Hope High School. She continued her education at […]
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Former State Senator Linda Pondexter Chesterfield named to Arkansas Black Hall of Fame
LITTLE ROCK – Former State Senator Linda Pondexter Chesterfield, a Hope, Arkansas native, has been announced as part of the 2025 Arkansas Black Hall of Fame induction class. Senator Chesterfield’s legacy is one of firsts […]
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Delight man sentenced to 25 years for Pike County murder
DELIGHT — On Monday, August 22, 2025, Christian Buster, 31, of Delight, pleaded no contest to a charge of Second-Degree Murder related to the shooting death of Oscar Alba, 34, also of Delight. The conviction […]
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Ralph Butler
Ralph Butler October 18, 1965 – August 16, 2025 Ralph is preceded in death by his parents, Charlie Jackson and Galvester Butler; four sisters, Mary Moten, Martha Butler, Maxine Taylor, and Carolyn Royston; one granddaughter, […]
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ROCOH celebrates Direct Support Professionals Week, reception slated
HOPE – The American Network of Community Options and Resources (ANCOR) National Advocacy Campaign is sponsoring Direct Support Professional (DSP) Recognition Week beginning Sunday, September 7. Rainbow of Challenges and Prescott/Nevada County Special Services will […]