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Mildred Smith, First African-American School Superintendent In Hempstead County Dies

Washington, AR Mildred Lavon Johnson Smith was born in Washington, Arkansas on August 14, 1925 to Tommy Johnson and Georgia Ruth Fellows Johnson. She was the oldest of two girls; Jolly (the youngest). During her youth Mildred received her education in the public and  boarding schools  in Arkansas. After high school she attended college at Arkansas A.M. & N, […]
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Hope police log

WARRANTS SERVED: 10.05.20 Regina Barton, 41, of Waldo, AR                                                                  Failure to Appear Diamond Malone, 23, of McCaskill, AR                                                        Failure to Appear 10.7.20 Terry Peterson, 21, of Prescott, AR                                                                Failure to Appear 10.8.20 Miriam Mondragon-Arellano, […]
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Patrick named homecoming queen

PRESCOTT – It’s homecoming week for the Prescott Curley Wolves, though this year’s homecoming festivities were a bit different than usual. The homecoming parade was held Tuesday afternoon, with the crowning ceremony held afterward at […]
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Blevins Landmark Reopens

A Blevins landmark has reopened.  Pedro’s Hornet Hut in downtown Blevins has been closed for the past several months since COVID-19 started but reopened this week.  Owner Donna Roberts jokingly said she got tired of […]
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Scouts enjoy survival camp

HOPE – Hope’s Troop 5 held their Wilderness Survival Camp October 9-11. The Survival Class was camped on the bank of Bodcaw Creek at the Lester Sitzes Farm located at Shover Springs. A Base camp […]
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Halloween in the Park cancelled

BLUFF CITY  – Due to the health pandemic, White Oak Lake State Park will not be hosting “Halloween in the Park” this year. The park remains open to camping and day-use visitors. Unregistered guests are […]