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Blevins City Council

July 1, 2025 Joseph Barry 0

The Blevins Town Council met on Tuesday (7-1). The previous meeting’s minutes were read and approved. The water rates were presented and approved. The floor was opened to guests. James Dreher with OWN, formerly Anderson […]

John William Crane, 54

July 1, 2025 Crane Family 0

After 54 years, John Crane surrendered to his fatal illness-Cystic Fibrosis (CF). John William Crane was born on March 21, 1971, to Don and Libby Crane, and at the age of two years diagnosed with […]

Giant Watermelon Spotted in Nevada County

July 1, 2025 Carrie Ridling photo 0

If you’re in the neighborhood of 2680 Highway 371 in Nevada County, you might keep an eye out for the Ridling’s giant watermelon. We always enjoy seeing what people make out of rolls of hay […]

Civitan Scholarship winner meets Civitan members

July 1, 2025 Twyla Pruden/Hope Civitan Club 0

Wynter Smith, a graduate of Hope High School and the Hope Collegiate Academy, was recently presented the Hope Civitan Club Scholarship. Wynter and her parents were guests at the June 24 Civitan Club meeting, […]

Kiwanis Hears Program on 49th Annual Hope Watermelon Festival

July 1, 2025 Mark Keith 0

Hope/Hempstead County Chamber of Commerce Director Christy Burns gave the Hope Kiwanis Club an update on the 48th annual Hope Watermelon Festival set for August 7th through 9th in Hope’s Park at the club’s meeting […]

Now Accepting Entries for the Miss & Mister Watermelon Festival Pageant & Beautiful Baby Contest

July 1, 2025 Christy Burns Hope-Hempstead County Chamber of Commerce 0

HOPE – Applications are available for the Miss & Mister Watermelon Festival Pageant and Beautiful Baby Contest; two beloved events held in conjunction with the 49th Annual Hope Watermelon Festival. The Miss & Mister Watermelon […]

“Bro. Kenneth and Mrs. Shirley Bobo, A Testament to God’s Faithfulness.”

July 1, 2025 Providence Missionary Baptist Church 0

HOPE – This past Sunday evening June 29th, Providence Baptist Church, Highway 29 south of Hope, recognized the 65th ministry anniversary of Brother Kenneth Bobo. 170 were in attendance, according to Providence pastor Casey Curtis, […]

Friends in High Places…Part 2….The Dentist and the Preacher

July 1, 2025 Stephanie Harris 0

Editor’s note…this is part two of a two-part story on the friendship between Hope native and Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee and Dr. Lester Sitzes of Hope… Dr. Sitzes, who has practiced dentistry in Hope […]

Hope Downtown Network Associate Level Hires Executive Director

July 1, 2025 Hope Downtown Network 0

HOPE – Hope Downtown Network (HDN) Board of Directors along with Mark Miller with Main Street Arkansas recently offered the HDN Executive Director part-time position to current HDN Board Member, Beckie Moore. Due to the […]

City of Prescott Fourth of July Fireworks tonight

July 1, 2025 Prescott-Nevada County Chamber of Commerce 0

Prescott Nevada County Chamber of Commerce: Today is the BIG DAY!!! We have a great firework show planned for our community once again this year. Join us at the Prescott High School Home Side Football Stadium […]

Dr. Young Celebrates 50 Years in Prescott

July 1, 2025 Amy Sweat 0

Congratulations to Dr. Michael Young on his 50th anniversary of practice in Prescott! Dr. Young opened his office in Prescott in late June 1975. He’s also celebrating 50 years as a member of the Prescott […]

Prescott/Nevada County Chamber Cuts Ribbon for Wilson’s Salon

July 1, 2025 Amy Sweat 0

The Prescott/Nevada County Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon-cutting for Wilson’s Salon at 418 East 4th Street South in Prescott on Thursday (6-26). This family friendly salon offers service to men, women, and children. Wilson’s […]