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Sharon Burns – Updated
Sharon Burns, age 87, of Hope, Arkansas passed away on Monday, August 24, 2026. Ms. Sharon was born on June 17, 1939, in Chicago, Illinois to Mr. and Mrs. Gamble. She loved spending time with […]
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Curley Wolves blank Bobcats in season opener
PRESCOTT – The Prescott Curley Wolves defeated the Hope Bobcats 46-0 in the season opener AT Cummins Stadium. In the first quarter the Curley Wolves scored on a 21-yard pass play from Des Prater to […]
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Smith Walton “Walt” Tompkins Sr.
Smith Walton “Walt” Tompkins Sr., 56, of Willisville, Arkansas, formerly of Magnolia, Arkansas, passed away on August 24, 2026, at his home. He was born in Magnolia, Arkansas, on November 20, 1969. Walt was a […]
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Weekly Legislative Update
When we think about NASA and space exploration, it can be easy to assume that work happens far away from Arkansas. But a recent legislative meeting showed there may be significant opportunities for our state […]
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More than $1 million in rural healthcare funding coming to Southwest Arkansas Regional Medical Center
HOPE — Southwest Arkansas Regional Medical Center has been selected to participate in several projects funded through the Arkansas Rural Health Transformation Program, bringing more than $1 million in funding to improvements that will strengthen […]
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Moped Accident in Front of Pafford Ambulance Station
A moped driver was injured in a one-vehicle accident on East Third in Hope Friday around 5:30pm. A person on the scene said the moped driver said his throttle hung up and he was thrown […]
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First recipients named for Hope Downtown Network’s “Looking at You Making a Difference”
HOPE – Congratulations to Mary Pree Sharp and Mike Lawson of Hair Hut & Associates, the first recipients of Hope Downtown Network’s “Looking at You Making a Difference” card and recognition! Mary and Mike recently […]
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Bradley Todd Goode
Bradley Todd Goode, age 44, of Hope, Arkansas passed away on Wednesday, August 26, 2026. Memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, August 31, 2026, at Brazzel-Oakcrest Funeral Home with Bro. Donnie […]
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New Renovations at Hope Catholic Church
HOPE – Exciting new renovations have been recently completed at Our Lady of Good Hope Catholic Church in Hope. The church is located at 315 South Walker and has been active since 1875. Ten years […]
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Julie Lively Announces Candidacy for Reelection to Farm Credit Board, Area 3
For the past eight years, I have served alongside fellow directors and Farm Credit of Western Arkansas leadership in support of our agricultural and rural communities. My husband and I have spent our almost 40 […]
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County talks on a smaller data center to avoid a larger one
The topic of data centers seems unavoidable in the current rush of things. Even Hempstead has not entirely avoided this part of the everchanging world of tech. The Hempstead County President of Economic Development Anna […]