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UAHT sees Spring enrollment increase

March 2, 2026 Casey Curtis-UAHT Communications 0

HOPE – The University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana (UAHT) has welcomed 1,311 students for the Spring 2026 semester, marking continued enrollment growth for the institution. This spring’s enrollment represents a 7.1% increase over last spring and […]

Farm Bureau Student Athletes of the Week

March 2, 2026 Hempstead County Farm Bureau 0

HOPE – Hempstead County Farm Bureau: Congratulations to last week’s “Student Athletes of the Week”, Preslee Peck and Kason Flowers from Garrett Memorial Christian School! Preslee (#30) is an 8th grader and a member of […]

Jerry Dillard

March 1, 2026 BRAZZEL/Oakcrest THE Funeral Home of Hope 0

Mr. Jerry Dillard, age 89 of Bodcaw, Arkansas, passed away Saturday February 28, 2026, at his home. Private family graveside service will be 2:00pm on Tuesday March 3, 2026, at St. Paul Cemetery Ozan, Arkansas. […]

Abraham Brito

February 28, 2026 Herndon-Fuqua Funeral Homes-Hope 0

Abraham Brito, age 26 of Hope, AR passed away on February 27, 2026, surrounded by his family. Abraham known to many as “Abe” was born on February 16, 2000, in Hope, AR to Pedro and […]

William Otis Hamilton – Updated

February 28, 2026 BRAZZEL/Oakcrest THE Funeral Home of Hope 0

William Otis Hamilton of Emmet AR passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by family after short battle with cancer. Born May 8th, 1941, he was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather and will be greatly […]

Cross Roads VFD Hamburger Supper this evening

February 28, 2026 Dale Gathright, Jr. 0

Reed Webb of Columbus Arkansas Auctioneers Association State Bid Calling Champion

February 28, 2026 Dale Gathright, Jr. 0

HOT SPRINGS – Congratulations to the 2026 Arkansas Auctioneers Association State Bid Calling Winners! The Champion is Reed Webb of Columbus, pictured in the middle. 2nd Place: Nick Stover, and 3rd Place: Rusty Collins.

Legislative Update

February 28, 2026 State Representative Dolly Henley 0

Arkansas is moving forward with a major investment in rural healthcare through the Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP). In December, the state was awarded $208,779,396 for Fiscal Year 2026 as part of a nationwide, multi-year […]

Latest Blevins school notes

February 28, 2026 Eric Mclaurin 0

BLEVINS – Blevins gave thanks to everyone who helped make the District Tournament a success. Although only the girls became District champions both will played last night against Lafayette County in the Semifinal regionals. The […]

Hempstead County Quorum Court Holds February Meeting

February 27, 2026 Tom Mullins 0

Hope, Ark. – The Hempstead County Quorum Court convened for its regular monthly meeting on Thursday evening, February 26th, with County Judge Crane calling the session to order. Justice Jesse Henry offered the invocation, followed […]

Bill Hamilton

February 27, 2026 BRAZZEL/Oakcrest THE Funeral Home of Hope 0

Bill Hamilton, age 84, of Emmet, Arkansas passed away on February 27, 2026, surrounded by family. Visitation will be held 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 1, 2026 at Brazzel-Oakcrest Funeral Home. Funeral service […]

Town Hall Meeting Addresses Weather Damage to Poultry Farms