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SAU welcomes students back

MAGNOLIA – Southern Arkansas University is excited to welcome students back to campus for Spring Semester 2021. While some changes are necessary to remain in compliance with state and federal safety guidelines, SAU plans a robust […]
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COVID-19 Update

As of Wednesday, there were 262,020 cumulative cases of COVID-19 in Arkansas.  There have been 232,709 recoveries and 4,186 deaths.  There were 25,095 active cases. Hempstead County has had 1,393 cumulative cases.  There have been […]
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Yerger to pivot Thursday to virtual

HOPE – The Yerger Middle School campus of the Hope Public Schools will pivot to an all virtual format Thursday, Jan. 14, as a result of COVID-19 concerns, HPS Superintendent Dr. Bobby Hart announced today. […]
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NES students of month

ROSSTON – The following students have been named as a December Student of the Month for Nevada Elementary School.  Elijah Madison, Wyatt Ghormley, Alex Leon, Bridget Elmore, Jordan Murry, Trae Jones, Noah Maroon, Jaxson McKinnon, […]
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Hope Chamber Hosts Drive-Thru Coffee

The Hope/Hempstead County Chamber of Commerce hosted their first Community Coffee in quite some time on Wednesday.  The Coffee was a “drive-thru” Coffee at the Hub.  Judging by the traffic, the event was popular!
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Nubbin Hill project discussed by NCQC

PRESCOTT – With luck, the Nubbin Hill bridge project will be completed this year. Ben Hale, county attorney, told the Nevada County Quorum Court, at its January meeting Tuesday, what’s been going on. He said […]
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NHS honor roll

Nevada High School Honor Roll Second Nine Weeks Honor Roll All “A” Honor Roll Seventh Grade: Drake Autrey, Elizabeth Dillard, Alishia Gulley, Jordin Haley, A’mariya Haynie, Chloe Herring, Tatum John, Justin Myrick, Ke’asia Pearson, and […]
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Blevins School Board

The Blevins School Board met Monday evening at 6:30pm in the Blevins School Cafeteria. The meeting started with prayer, the pledge, and the approval of the last meeting’s minutes. One of the first matters discussed […]
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Southern Arkansas University recognized 283 graduates at the Fall 2020 Commencement Ceremony Including Hempstead and Nevada County Students

MAGNOLIA, AR (01/12/2021)– Students earned undergraduate and graduate degrees at Southern Arkansas University’s Fall Commencement ceremony held on Saturday, November 21, 2020. Ashley Grace Rodden graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Science degree. […]
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Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Celebration Cancelled, Churches Urged To Hold Parking Lot or Virtual Celebration

The annual Dr. Martin Luther King Celebration in Hope won’t be held in the traditional way this year.  According to Hazel Simpson, the sponsoring Black Historical Society has contacted local churches and asked them to […]