Obituaries
Arval Tilman Cox
On January 24, 2026, Arval Tilman Cox, of Buckner, Arkansas (Falcon Community) passed quietly from this world to his heavenly home, surrounded by his family. To know him, was to love him. Arval was born […]
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Farm Bureau Student Athletes of the Week
Congratulations to our weekly “Student Athletes of the Week”, Heaven Garcia and Hooks Brown, from Garrett Memorial Christian School ! Heaven (#13) is a Sophomore and a member of the Lady Saint’s basketball team. She […]
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Roy Chester Hopson
Roy Chester Hopson was born on October 1, 1956, in Prescott, Arkansas. He was the 6th child born to Will Dan Hopson and Marie Charles Hopson. He united with the Mt. Ephesus Church at an […]
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Request for catering proposals – Chamber Annual Meeting & Banquet
HOPE – The Hope-Hempstead County Chamber of Commerce is seeking catering proposals for our Annual Meeting & Banquet on Monday, April 13th at Hempstead Hall. Service & Staffing Requirements: Ready to serve by 5:00 PM […]
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Valentine’s Day themed event planned for downtown Hope
HOPE – Hope Downtown Network (HDN) has planned an event that is directly aimed at supporting downtown retail businesses as well as restaurants and eateries. HDN is inviting ladies to gather their girlfriends and celebrate […]
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Ms. Christine Moore
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Ms. Christine Moore. Please keep her family in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Funeral arrangements are pending and will be announced […]
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Shelby Lynne Mavis
Shelby Lynne Mavis passed away on January 22, 2026. She was born on September 20, 1990, in Williamsburg, Virginia, to Sherry and James Schroader IV. Full obituary and Service information pending.
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BREAKING NEWS: Roof collapses at Barry’s in Hope
Hope’s oldest grocery store, Barry’s at 2nd and Hazel was virtually destroyed when the roof collapsed around 1pm today (Wednesday 1-28). Owner Duane Brown was fortunately outside on the phone when the collapse occurred. There […]
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James “Jamie” Purtle
James “Jamie” Purtle, 44, of Hope, AR passed away Monday, January 26, 2026, in Hope. He was born on April 30, 1981, in Hope to Jim and Peggy Sanders Purtle. Jamie was a 1999 graduate […]
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Downtown Hope Opens After Sleet Storm
The city of Hope came downtown Tuesday and removed the sheet of ice that covered the streets from the sleet storm. The clearing was much appreciated by the merchants.
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Doreen Ann Nichols, 67, of Missouri City, Texas, formerly of Hope
Doreen Nichols October 17, 1958 – January 18, 2026 Doreen Ann Nichols, 67, of Missouri City, Texas, passed away Sunday, January 18, 2026. She was born in Hope, Arkansas, to Elmer Smith and Helen Powell. […]