Obituaries
Mrs. Jodie (Harris) Adams – Updated
Mrs. Jodie (Harris) Adams, aged 56, passed away at her home in Hope, Arkansas on July 8, 2025. Jodie was born in Tillamook, Oregon on May 24, 1969. She has lived all over the place […]
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47th Annual Watermelon 5K & Melon Mile at the Hope Watermelon Festival!
HOPE – It’s time to lace up those running shoes and hit the pavement for the 47th Annual Watermelon 5K and Melon Mile, taking place on Saturday, August 9th, 2025! This exciting event is part […]
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UA Hope-Texarkana seeks food service partner for campus dining operation
HOPE/TEXARKANA – The University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana (UAHT) is now accepting proposals for the management and partnership of its on-campus food service operation, located in the UAHT Student Center on the Hope campus. The College […]
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Donald Moody
Donald Moody, age 65, of Blevins, Arkansas passed away on July 8, 2025 in Texarkana, Texas. A memorial visitation will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 9, 2025, at Herndon-Fuqua Funeral Home. A […]
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Drury Shepherd Hoover
Drury Shepherd Hoover, age 88, of Hope, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on July 4, 2025. Mrs. Hoover, affectionately known as Dru, was born on December 12, 1936, in Charlottesville, Virginia, to Maxwell Livingston Jr. and […]
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JoAnn Adams “Jodie”
JoAnn Adams “Jodie”, of Hope, passed away on Tuesday, July 8, 2025. full obit to follow A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, at 10am at Westmorland cemetery in Cross Roads, […]
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UAHT Collegiate Academies featured in ASBA Report Card Magazine!
HOPE – UAHT Collegiate Academies featured in Arkansas School Boards Association Report Card Magazine! We are grateful for our partnerships with Hope Public Schools and Texarkana Arkansas School District for helping make this program possible […]
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Watermelon Idol returns to the 49th Annual Hope Watermelon Festival
HOPE – Get ready to sing your heart out! The Hope-Hempstead County Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce the return of Watermelon Idol, one of the most anticipated events of the Hope Watermelon Festival. […]
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Hope-Hempstead County Chamber of Commerce announces 1st Annual Junior Watermelon Idol at the 49th Hope Watermelon Festival
HOPE – The Hope-Hempstead County Chamber of Commerce is proud to introduce a brand-new addition to the 49th Annual Hope Watermelon Festival lineup — Junior Watermelon Idol! This exciting event is open to young vocalists […]
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Hope Advertising and Tourist Commission Prepares for Watermelon Festival, Approves Field Equipment and Social Media Campaign
The Hope Advertising and Tourist Promotion Commission convened Tuesday, July 8, to finalize preparations for the upcoming Watermelon Festival and address several key items, including field maintenance equipment, promotional efforts, and permit discussions. The meeting […]
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ROC/Kids on the Go Host Chamber Coffee
Rainbow of Challenges “Kids on the Go” summer program hosted the Hope/Hempstead County Chamber of Commerce community coffee on Wednesday (7-9). The event was held in the ROC administration cafeteria at 500 South Main from […]