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Gov. touts state’s economy

LITTLE ROCK – The numbers for the state’s fiscal year are in, and, I am happy to report, the numbers are strong. We finished the year with a surplus of more than $40 million, and […]
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Duck race Aug. 18

TEXARKANA – The ducks are racing again! The Friends of the Foundation of CHRISTUS St. Michael Foundation will present The Great Texarkana Duck Race on Saturday, Aug. 18, 2018, at Holiday Springs Water Park, 5501 […]
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Don’t leave children in vehicles

LITTLE ROCK – When temperatures in Arkansas rise, it is difficult to imagine that any parent could ever leave their child alone in a vehicle, but it is possible and often fatal. Nationwide, an average […]
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Utility help available

The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) provides eligible households with help in paying utility bills. The program pays benefits of fixed amounts based on household income. Eligibility is based on annualized income and […]
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Hope police log

WARRANTS SERVED: 07.09.18 Blair McKamie, 28, of Hope, AR                               Failure to Appear/ Foreign Warrant Jessica Dixon, 28, of Hope, AR                                 Failure to Comply 07.10.18 Clyde Gayton, 57, of Hope, AR                                 Failure to Comply 07.11.18 Dustin […]
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Managing pastures in dry times

The likelihood of a record-setting dry spring across most of the state is very unsettling for forage and livestock growers. Hay barns are still empty and the spring hay crop yield is running about 40-50% […]
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Drought recovery tips

  Drought Recovery Tips for Forages John Jennings, Shane Gadberry, Paul Beck, Dirk Philipp, and Kenny Simon The current drought situation is the result of mostly lower than average rainfall over the past 12 months […]
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Livestock report

Hope Livestock Auction, Hope, AR Weighted Average Report for Thursday Jul 12, 2018 Cattle Receipts: 1835 Last week: NS Last year: 1513 Compared to two weeks ago: Feeder steers steady. Feeder heifers steady to 3.00 […]
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Get your wrestling tickets TODAY!

The Hope Watermelon Festival is adding a new event to the calendar this year, wrestling! TODAY Friday, July 13 visit the Hope Chamber of Commerce to get your tickets from a Global 1 wrestler! Tickets […]
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Lottery sales set record

LITTLE ROCK – The Arkansas lottery set a record for ticket sales in the fiscal year that ended on June 30, and will generate almost $92 million for college scholarships. When the Higher Education Department […]
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NSD preparing for new school year

ROSSTON – Nevada’s School Board met earlier than usual in the month and was informed the district is getting ready for the 2018-19 school year. Rick McAfee, superintendent of the Nevada School District, said seniors […]
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Daniels honored at NCQC meeting

PRESCOTT – Before the July meeting of the Nevada County Quorum Court got started the Jack Daniels Family of Bodcaw was recognized. Justice of the Peace George Smith recognized the family, presenting them with a […]