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Dora Alicia Philyaw
Dora Alicia Philyaw, aged 78, of Hope, passed away on Monday, April 28, 2025. Full obit to follow. The visitation will be held on Friday, May 2, 2025, at 1pm at the Brazzel Oakcrest Chapel. […]
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Louis Madison
Louis Madison entered into eternal rest at the age of 77 on April 22, 2025, at his residence in Waldo, Arkansas. Born on March 12, 1948, in Willisville, Arkansas, he was the beloved son of […]
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Tristan Lane Johnson-Updated
Tristan Lane Johnson, age 28, of Arkadelphia, passed from this life on Thursday, April 24, 2025, in Hope. He was born December 30, 1996, in Shawnee, OK, the son of Kristi and Robert Johnson. Tristan […]
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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 […]