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Fulton Town Council
The Fulton Town Council met on Monday (5-4). All council members were present. The meeting came to order at 6:30pm. After the prayer and roll call, the previous meeting’s minutes were read. There was a […]
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Obituaries
Alfonso Dickerson
An obituary is not available at this time for Alfonso Dickerson. Events Visitation Thursday, May 7, 2026 12:00PM – 5:00PM Hicks Funeral Home 407 S. Hazel Street PO Box 548 Hope, AR 71801 Family Hours […]
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Wonda Oliver
The Staff of Hicks Funeral Home extends their heartfelt condolences to the family of Mrs. Wonda Oliver, 72, of Nashville, AR, during this time of bereavement. With heavy hearts, we share the passing of Mrs. […]
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Delicia Renee’ Whitmore
Delicia Renee’ Whitmore Obituary An obituary is not available at this time for Delicia Renee’ Whitmore. Events Visitation Friday, May 8, 2026 12:00PM – 5:00PM Hicks Funeral Home 407 S. Hazel Street PO Box 548 […]
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Joe Ray Bradford Jr.
IN LOVING MEMORY OF JOE BRADFORD JR. Joe Ray Bradford Jr., age 74, of Mineral Springs, Arkansas, entered eternal rest on Tuesday, April 28, 2026. May he rest in peace. PUBLIC VISITATION: 🕜 Friday, May […]
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Hempstead County EDC receives grant to assist with site development and other needs
LITTLE ROCK – Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders announced that the Arkansas Economic Development Commission has awarded $25 million to 22 communities through the Arkansas Site Development Program. This funding will support local projects that strengthen […]
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Rose Marie Ray – Updated
On Saturday, May 2, 2026, Rose Marie Ray was called to her eternal home, leaving behind a family who was the center of her world and a life filled with love, laughter, and selflessness. Rose, […]
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Oliveira joins UADA with focus on beef cattle production systems
HOPE – Ramiro Oliveira, assistant professor of beef cattle production systems and integrated resource management, has joined the University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture after recently completing post-doctoral research at Texas A&M AgriLife. Oliveira’s role will […]
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New Lay Ministers introduced
HOPE – The Hope ConneXion: Pray for our new Lay Ministers! We would like to congratulate our three new Lay Ministers; Kayla Tonya Schenk & Corey and Stephanie Stout. We cannot wait to see what […]
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Train Day 2026 Held in Downtown Hope
HOPE, AR — Train Day 2026 was held in downtown Hope on Saturday, May 2, offering residents and visitors an afternoon of railroad themed activities, food, and family entertainment centered around the historic Hope Depot […]
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Dr. Roscoe C. Smith Honored as ‘A True Living Legend’ at 90th Birthday Celebration
HOPE, Ark. — A 90th birthday celebration honoring longtime educator and community advocate Dr. Roscoe C. Smith drew family, friends, church leaders, and community members to Rising Star Missionary Baptist Church on Saturday afternoon for […]
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Matt Rowland to play organ at Calvary
Hope’s own, Matt Rowland, will be playing organ on Mother’s Day ( May 10 ) at the 10:15 a.m. worship service of Calvary Baptist Church located at 1301 West Avenue B. Rowland plays the keyboards […]