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Pavilion Park Sign Finished
The city of Hope has installed the Pavilion Park sign downtown at Elm & 2nd. Pavilion Park is the official name of the area where the HUB is downtown. The sign has lights so it […]
Articles by Mark Keith
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Chamber of Commerce Week in Hope-Hempstead County
HOPE – This week is being observed as Chamber of Commerce Week, and the Hope-Hempstead County Chamber of Commerce is doing its part to spread the word on the work the chamber does. The Chamber […]
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ROC Haunted House Ready For Five-Night Stand October 21st, 22nd, 28th, 29th, and 31st
Pictured are just a few behind-the-scenes images of the final preparations for the “ROC-Turnal Terror Tour” coming Friday night! The haunted house is located at 1205 S. Hervey Street with doors opening at 6:30 p.m. […]
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Nevada County contestant finalist in State Fair Queen Contest
Southwest Pageant Finalists – Arkansas State Fair Queen (from left): Kendall Sands, Madison Bagley, Cari Anne Bagley, Saydee Johnson LITTLE ROCK – The Arkansas State Fair advanced Southwest Regional winners in pageant competition today. Winners […]
Obituaries
Hix Smith, Jr.
William Hix Smith, Jr. went to be with his Lord on Tuesday, October 18, 2022. Hix, also known as “Hickie “by family and friends, was born October 26, 1944, to William Hix Smith, Sr., and […]
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Leola Graves Donates Crocheted Hats For Cancer Center
Since the Hope Post Office is decorated Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Mrs. Leola Graves brought cancer survivor Phyliss Awe of the post office 106 crocheted hats made by a cancer survivor. Awe will donate them […]
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Local education grant recipients announced
LITTLE ROCK – The Division of Career and Technical Education (DCTE) has announced the recipients of Perkins Innovation Grants and Non-Traditional Grants. Innovation and Non-Traditional Grant applications were scored on their ability to foster innovation […]
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Wreck at 6th and Main in Hope
Hope police officers responded to a two-vehicle accident at Main & 6th around 10:30am Wednesday. Two cars collided at the intersection with one on Main and one on 6th. One person was taken for medical […]
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Pump class at Cross Roads VFD
Firefighters from Hempstead County are in Pump Ops class at Cross Roads FD. “We appreciate Oak-Lan Catering and More for supporting us in our training with some delicious food.” Photo by Teresa Smith
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Hope City Board
The Hope City Board met Tuesday for their second meeting of October. Following the prayer and pledge, the board moved into the agenda items. The board considered applying for funds from the Arkansas Natural Resources […]
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Hope Kiwanis Hears From Dennis Ramsey On Writings of Roy Anderson
Hope Kiwanian Dennis Ramsey gave the program Tuesday at Kiwanis. He spoke on the writings of Roy Anderson. Anderson lived from about 1888 to 1978 and founded Anderson-Frazier Insurance. He was also a civic leader […]
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Gerald Williams and the Kinsmen Quartet To Sing Oct. 23rd at Calvary Baptist in Hope
Residents of Hope and Southwest Arkansas have the opportunity to hear one of the finest bass singers of all time this Sunday, October 23, at 5:00 p.m. at Calvary Baptist Church. Gerald Williams, a member […]