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Sherri Ford Selected as New Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration at the University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana

July 9, 2024 Casey Curtis/UAHT 0

Sherri Ford was recently selected as the new Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration at the University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana (UAHT). Ford will replace Cheryl Shaw, who will retire in September. Ford is a native […]

Woman Suffers Burns Near Fulton, Bruck Cockrell Charged With 1st Degree Domestic Battery

July 9, 2024 Hempstead County Sheriff James Singleton 0

On July 8, 2024 at approximately 8:41 PM, Deputy Kyle Malone and Sergeant Derick Bunn were dispatched to a structure fire at 5045 Highway 67 West. Dispatch advised that a neighbor called stating that his […]

The aftermath of Beryl

July 9, 2024 Dale Gathright, Jr. 0

Tree blocking the Patmos Road near County Road 133. Photo by Brandy Armstrong Downtown Saratoga. Dale Gathright, Jr. photo The remnants of what was Hurricane Beryl pushed through southwest Arkansas Monday afternoon and evening, leaving […]

Hope Evening Lions Food Distribution July 13th

July 9, 2024 Patricia Harris/Hope Evening Lions 0

The Hope Evening Lions Club will hold their monthly food distribution Saturday July 13th starting at 9am. Persons or families in need can get a bag or box of groceries at Chuck’s Legacy Food Pantry […]

3rd Annual Watermelon Walk Window Decorating Contest

July 8, 2024 Christy Burns Hope-Hempstead County Chamber of Commerce 0

HOPE – The Hope-Hempstead County Chamber of Commerce is thrilled to announce the 3rd Annual Watermelon Walk Window Decorating Contest, a vibrant and creative highlight of the Watermelon Festival season. This eagerly anticipated event invites […]

Good Crowd Turns Out at Hope Airport for “Sparks Fly in July”

July 8, 2024 photos by Terri Perkins 0

A great crowd turned out Saturday (7-6) to see the fireworks at the Hope Airport. “Sparks Fly in July” saw lots of folks turn out and enjoy music from the Night Hawk Band and the […]

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Nevada County crash kills 1 injures 4

July 8, 2024 Dale Gathright, Jr. 0

PRESCOTT – One person is dead and four injured in a one vehicle crash this morning (7/8) at the 50.5-mile marker of Interstate 30 near Prescott in Nevada County. According to the preliminary report from […]

Announcements

SWAPDD board meeting

July 8, 2024 Dale Gathright, Jr. 0

The Board of Directors of the Southwest Arkansas Planning and Development District, Inc. will meet on Tuesday, July 16, 2024, at 10:30 a.m. at Southwest Arkansas Planning and Development District, Inc., 101 Harvey Couch Boulevard, […]

Tornado Watch in effect until 10:00 pm

July 8, 2024 NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 0

URGENT – IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Tornado Watch Number 514 NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 1000 AM CDT Mon Jul 8 2024 The NWS Storm Prediction Center has issued a * Tornado Watch for portions […]

Emmet residents enjoy fireworks show

July 8, 2024 Admin101 0

EMMET – Threats of rain did nothing to discourage the Emmet Vision Association from hosting its annual July 4 Fireworks Show Friday night. The event started earlier in the afternoon as bounce houses were set […]

Independence weekend bring fireworks to DeAnn

July 7, 2024 Eric Mclaurin 0

Photos by Eric Malaurin DeAnn – The DeAnn Volunteer Fire Department held an impressive fireworks display on Friday lasting close to 45 minutes. Lemonade, popcorn, and shaved ice were for sale and there were free hot […]

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New plan to mitigate flood damage

July 7, 2024 submitted 0

LITTLE ROCK – The Arkansas Agriculture Department has completed a series of public hearings on updates to the statewide water plan, which hasn’t been modified in 10 years. For the first time, the water plan […]