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Gwen Nina Gilbert
Gwen Nina Gilbert, age 81, a resident of Hope, Arkansas, passed away on Sunday, December 14, 2025, at The Blossoms in Dierks, Arkansas. Gwen was born on March 1, 1944, in Dierks, Arkansas. She was […]
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Movies from the Past: White Christmas showing tonight!
HOPE– Hempstead County has had different movie theatres over the years from the Saenger to the Rialto in downtown Hope. The Hempstead County Historical Society would like to showcase a movie that was shown in […]
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Thomas R. Jackson
IN LOVING REMEMBRANCE Thomas R. Jackson, age 60, formerly of Hope, Arkansas, transitioned to his heavenly home on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, at Christus St. Michael Hospital in Texarkana, Texas. May he rest in peace. […]
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Sandy Dougan
Sandy Dougan, of Emmet, passed away Sunday, December 14, 2025. Full obit to follow Arrangements are under the direction of BRAZZEL/OAKCREST, the Funeral home of Hope. , of Emmet, passed away Sunday, December 14, 2025. […]
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Hope Police announce felony arrest
HOPE – On Monday, December 8th, 2025, at 9:25am, detectives with the Hope Police Department arrested Dashawn Compton, 26 of Hope, AR in the 300 block of South Washington Street. Mr. Compton was charged with […]
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Emmet Vision Association Christmas Parade
The Emmet Vision Association hosted the annual Emmet Christmas parade on Saturday (12-13). The grand Marshall this year was The Blossoms of Prescott followed by several lighted rtv’s, floats, and a sleigh with Santa followed […]
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Hope School District news notes
HOPE – Hope School District has kept busy recently. During November’s Board meeting there was an update on a student car incident. All students were said to be recovering well, and staff followed the appropriate […]
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Spring Hill School news notes
SPRING HILL – Spring Hill will have early dismissal on the 15th-18th with Pre-K at 1, K-2 car at 1:10, 3-6 car at 1:20, bus at 1:25 and walkers at 1:30. The 7th grade girls […]
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Mrs. Lee Esther Johnson
Mrs. Lee Esther Johnson was born in Garland City, Arkansas to Henry and Ruby James. She graduated from Booker T. Washington High School in 1958. She then moved to Denver, Colorado. She united with William […]
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Prescott Civic Coalition annual auction
PRESCOTT – The Prescott Civic Coalition wrapped up their auction with a larger crowd raising funds to continue community activities for the Lions, Kiwanis & Rotary clubs. A good time was had by all with […]
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Barbara Ann Wylie
Barbara Wylie, age 82, of Hope, Arkansas passed away on December 12, 2025, in Texarkana, Texas. Mrs. Wylie was born on July 5, 1943, in Paraloma, Arkansas to her parents, Homer and Annabell Cooper Adams. […]
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Becky Featherston this year’s recipient of the Arkansas Fair Managers Association Hall of Fame Award
Southwest Arkansas District Livestock Show says, “Congratulations to our own Becky Featherston this year’s recipient of the Arkansas Fair Managers Association Hall of Fame Award!!