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Update on PPP program

The Small Business Administration (SBA) recently issued a Loan Forgiveness Application (Form 3508) for borrowers with Paycheck Protection Loans. Below is a summary of some of the key considerations, issues and questions as borrowers and lenders […]
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Farmer’s B&T lobby open

PRESCOTT – Customers of Farmer’s Bank and Trust can now use the lobby for their banking transactions. Gary McCauley, vice president, said the lobby of all Farmers banks opened on May 11 to the public. […]
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PPP questions answered

As of May 19, 2020 PAYCHECK PROTECTION PROGRAM LOANS Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) The Small Business Administration (SBA), in consultation with the Department of the Treasury, intends to provide timely additional guidance to address borrower […]
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HPD participating in Click it or Ticket

HOPE – As the summer season begins and families set out on their travels across Arkansas, Hope Police Department officers are sending a clear message to motorists, Click It or Ticket.  Seat belt laws are […]
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30-day fund for small businesses

Attention new grant opportunity for small businesses with between 3-30 employees. See details below. Sarah Huckabee Sanders Launches Arkansas 30 Day Fund to Give Forgivable Loans to Small Businesses and Save Arkansas Jobs In an […]
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Powell graduates Leadership Texarkana

HOPE – Anna Powell, Executive Director of the University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana Foundation, graduated from the 2019-20 class of Leadership Texarkana.  Powell and other graduates were recognized at the Leadership Texarkana virtual End of the […]
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COVID-19 Update

As of Wednesday there were 5,003 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Arkansas.  There were 3,852 recoveries, 1,044 active cases, and 107 deaths. Hempstead County moves up to 10 confirmed cases, 6 recoveries, 3 active cases, […]
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Martin adds bakery to Prescott Flowers

PRESCOTT – There’s a new bakery in Prescott. The new bakery is part of Prescott Flowers and, apparently, is becoming a favorite with local and area residents since restrictions have been eased with the coronavirus. […]
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Fire On South Walker In Hope

The Hope Fire Department responded to a house fire in the 1500th block of South Walker on Tuesday around 7pm.  The cause of the fire was unknown and there were no injuries.  Firemen were on […]
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Health Units Offering Testing

  LITTLE ROCK – The Arkansas Department of Health’s Local Health Units across the state are now offering COVID-19 testing. Testing is encouraged for all individuals who believe they have had contact with or been […]