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More WWII munitions turn up around Proving Grounds
The Blevins FD assisted with yet another WWll 105 mm round today. While waiting on EOD we found a spent 20mm round lying in the road. That was a really rare find. We didn’t […]
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Clarence “Tonk” Edwards, 86, of Texarkana
Beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and Arkansas Jazz Hall of Fame guitarist Clarence “Tonk” Edwards passed away peacefully on August 11, 2025. Born in Mineral Springs, Arkansas, Tonk found his first audience in hometown dance […]
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Hope Tourism Commission
The Hope Tourism Commission met on Tuesday (8-12) The July meetings minutes, revenue and expenses were reviewed. The roof on the visitor’s center needs to be fixed. Jeremy Stone, the City Engineer presented several bids. […]
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Former Hempstead County Judge Wallace Martin
Charles Wallace Martin, 86, of Hope, AR passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 12, 2025, surrounded by his family. A Celebration of Life will be held 10:00am on Saturday, August 23, 2025 at the Memory […]
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Hope Kiwanis Club Hears Hope Bobcat Football Program
The Hope Kiwanis Club welcomed head Hope Bobcat football coach Phillip Turner on Tuesday (8-12). Coach Turner said they have 38 to 40 out for football this year. The coach noted this will probably be […]
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Watermelon Festival Draws Huge Crowd for 5K
The Hope Watermelon Festival 5K was huge this year drawing 588 runners. The Melon Mile drew 74 youngsters for that event. The male winner was Thomas Cain from Conway. His time was 15 minutes, 24.52 […]
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Single Vehicle Accident Behind Cruiser’s Car Wash in Hope
The Hope Police and Hope Fire Department responded to a one-vehicle accident behind Cruiser’s Car Wash Tuesday shortly before 11:45am. Apparently a motorist in a Buick SUV exited the car wash, lost control, and ended […]
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Watermelon Weigh-Off Set for August 30th in Washington
WASHINGTON – If you are still growing watermelons save one for Labor Day weekend!!! On Saturday, August 30th, the Old Washington Farmer’s Market will host an official watermelon weigh-off site for the Great Pumpkin Commonwealth […]
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Jewell Still’s “Best of Show” Truck
Jewell Still and his wife Brenda proudly display the awards won by their beautiful 1951 Jeep Willys entered in the Hope Civitan Car Show at the Watermelon Festival. In addition to winning first place in […]
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Civitan Car Show Winners at Hope Watermelon Festival
A 1951 Jeep Willys, owned by local Hope mechanic and car enthusiast Jewell Still, was one of the 120 fabulous vintage and/or classic automobiles entered in the Civitan Car Show Saturday at the Watermelon […]
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Jane Fugitt Set as Special Guest Tuesday August 12th at 67 Gas & Grill Jamboree in Emmet
The special guest at the 67 Gas & Grill Jamboree in Emmet on Tuesday August 12th will be Jane Fugitt. All the regulars will be on hand for the program. The show starts at 6pm […]