Obituaries
Santos Gerardo Mendoza
Santos Gerardo Mendoza, age 38, of Hope, passed from this life on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, in Malvern. He was born December 22, 1986, in Honduras, the son of Olivia Mendoza and Julio Castellon. He […]
Articles by The Welch Funeral Home of Arkadelphia
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Magnolia man arrested during traffic stop
HOPE – On March 17, 2025, Deputy Jason Johnson conducted a traffic stop on highway 32 East. During the stop Deputy Johnson (allegedly) noticed the smell of marijuana emitting from the vehicle. Deputy Johnson made […]
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Xander Coronado to Attend STEM Program in Dallas
Congratulations to 14 year old Xander Coronado of Hope who will be attending a STEM program at Dallas University starting in July. Xander is a student at HAPS and an honor student. Many in our […]
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Accident Wednesday on Highway 29 North of Hope
The Hempstead County Sheriff’s Department and Pafford responded to a single vehicle accident in the 3800th block of Highway 29 North of Hope Wednesday (3-19) shortly after 6:30pm.
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Burn Ban Issued for Hempstead County
Hempstead County Judge Jerry Crane issued an executive order Wednesday (3-19) afternoon prohibiting all outside burning due to dry and windy conditions. The burn ban is in effect until further notice. Residential areas were being […]
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Caytlee Poole and Gabbi Gibson sign cheer scholarships
PRESCOTT – Congratulations to Caytlee Poole and Gabbi Gibson who signed today to cheer at the collegiate level! Caytlee will be cheering at Southern Arkansas University and Gabbi will be joining the University of Arkansas […]
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Southwest Arkansas Arts Council announces Youth Art Exhibition and Competition
Hope – Southwest Arkansas Arts Council (SWAAC) announces their 4th Annual Youth Art Exhibition and Competition. Youth from the surrounding areas, ages 12-18, are invited to enter artwork to be exhibited and then compete for […]
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Wilma M. White Thurman
Wilma M. White Thurman, age 100, met her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, March 18, 2025. Wilma was born on September 17, 1924, in Blevins, Arkansas. She had three brothers and was the only daughter […]
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Hope Civitan Club sponsors ROC/St. Patrick’s Dinner & Dance
HOPE – Green was the color of the day recently as many of the adult residential clients of ROC joined with the Hope Civitan Club to enjoy their 15th annual St. Patrick’s dinner and dance […]
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Students and Staffers Honored at Hope School Board
Several students, staffers, and local patrons were recognized at the Hope School Board meeting recently for their contributions to the district. These include students Zymarion Graves, Leobardo Azanza, and Oryan Shepard. They were Clinton Primary 2nd […]
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Beard Family Sets Reunion for Saturday
The Beard family Reunion will be held March 22nd from noon to 5:00 pm at the Hope Parks Community Center. This is for the descendants of William Frank Beard and Lula Elenor Beard.