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James Thurman Turns 100, Blevins Celebrates

April 11, 2021 photos by Janice Hugg Salisbury Comments Off

Well-known north Hempstead County citizen James Thurman turned 100 this past weekend and had quite a celebration. A “drive-by” celebration was held with many Blevins residents coming by to wave and express well-wishes. The participants […]

Accident At Hervey & Commerce

April 11, 2021 Admin101 Comments Off

Hope Police and Pafford EMS responded to a two-vehicle accident at Commerce and Hervey Sunday about 8pm. The vehicles were able to be moved off the street while officers investigated and evaluated the scene.

Storm Damage Friday Night/Saturday Morning

April 10, 2021 Admin101 Comments Off

Severe storms swept through Hempstead County late Friday and early Saturday. A tornado warning was issued just before midnight Friday night. There were reports of damage in the Spring Hill area and on Highway 32 […]

Legislature overrides governor’s veto on HB 1570

April 10, 2021 submitted Comments Off

LITTLE ROCK – Arkansas became the first state in the nation to prohibit physicians from performing gender transition procedures on minors, either through surgery or hormone therapy. Sponsors of the bill said that children needed […]

Livestock report

April 10, 2021 submitted Comments Off

Livestock Weighted Average Report for 4/8/2021 – Final Thu Apr 8, 2021 Last Year 0 0(0.0%) 0(0.0%) 0(0.0%) AUCTION Total Receipts: Feeder Cattle: Slaughter Cattle: Replacement Cattle: This Week 1,072 764(71.3%) 198(18.5%) 110(10.3%) Last Reported […]

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Firestone Building Products Acquisition Complete

April 9, 2021 Dale Gathright, Jr. Comments Off

NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE – LafargeHolcim has announced that its Holcim Participations (US) Inc. subsidiary has successfully completed the acquisition of Firestone Building Products, following all regulatory approvals. The transaction closed earlier than expected due to smooth […]

Walk Across Arkansas

April 8, 2021 Ken McLemore/Hope Public Schools Comments Off

Students in Earlene Gulley’s first period class at Yerger Middle School are participating in the “Walk Across Arkansas” fitness challenge. Participating students include Melani Balbuena, Alaya Carrigan, Shabreea Davis, Ayden Dennis, Anais Esparza, Tyrenda Hale, […]