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Kids on the Go to host bake sale Friday
HOPE – ROC and their Kids on the Go program will host their annual summertime bake sale on Friday, June 20. The event begins at 9:00 am at the Hub in downtown Hope and continues […]
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Planning for improvements following one cent sales tax
HOPE – Assistant City Manager Daniel Shelman recently spoke to the Hope Civitan Club, sharing information about plans developed since the passage of the one cent sales tax increase to improve Hope’s fire department and […]
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Southwest Arkansas cattle theft under investigation
ASHDOWN – The Little River County Sheriff’s Office has reported the theft of eighteen (18) 700-800 lb steers from the area in the southwest corner of Arkansas (bordering TX & OK). The victim believes that […]
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Josey Weaver winner of (Hope native) Raymond Bright Award
CONWAY – Central Arkansas Track and Field head coach Josey Weaver was announced as the 2024-25 winner of the Raymond Bright Award this morning. The honor comes after a dominant season for the Bears, led […]
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Biology students continue groundbreaking fish parasite research
Pictured: Gracie (left) and Stephanie (right) working at their microscopes, OMBS, Big Fork, Arkansas. MT. PLEASANT, TX – Two Northeast Texas Community College Biology 2289 students, Gracie Gray and Stephanie Hernandez, and Dr. Chris T. […]
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A decade in, Arkansas Diamonds program continues to shine
Impatiens in the Arkansas Diamonds trial beds at the Little Rock State Office of the Cooperative Extension Service. Taken June 11, 2025. (U of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture photo by Mary Hightower). LITTLE ROCK […]
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Lions Club Selling Tickets for Watermelon Festival Fish Fry
Lion Karen Smith shows off the tickets for the upcoming Hope Lions Club Fish Fry at the Hope Watermelon Festival August 8th. The tickets are $15. Serving will be between 4:30pm to 7pm at the […]
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Hope Lions Hear Report From State Rep. Dolly Henley on New Laws Passed During Session
The Hope Lions Club heard from State Representative Dolly Henley on Monday (6-16). Henley gave an update on the legislation passed during this year’s legislative session. There were 1,026 laws the house and senate passed […]
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Faith, Family, and Farming: Reed Camp’s Deep Roots in Hempstead County
Hope, AR — For Reed Camp, life is centered around three core values: faith, family, and farming. A native of Stamps, Arkansas, Camp has spent his life cultivating these principles both personally and professionally, becoming […]
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Last Hope Police Department arrests
HOPE – 6.10.25 10:49am in the 100 Block of West 16th St. A male juvenile of Hope, AR The juvenile was arrested and charged with Assault on a Family or Household Member 3rd Degree. 1:42pm […]
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Florida man arrested by Hope Police
LEWISVILLE – On Thursday, June 12th, 2025, at about 8:00am, detectives with the Hope Police Department arrested Christopher Baggett, 52 of Hernando, FL at the Lafayette County Jail in Lewisville, AR. Mr. Baggett was charged […]
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Hope School District part of SAU’s Rider Residency model
MAGNOLIA – In just two years since launching its innovative Rider Residency model, Southern Arkansas University and its six partner school districts have reached a major milestone—providing over $2 million in direct support to aspiring […]