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Every vote counts
LITTLE ROCK – March 3 is Primary Election Day in Arkansas, and today, to emphasize the importance of voting, I’m going to share the story of a recent election in Arkansas that demonstrates that every […]
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Applications for LPN classes at UACCH open
HOPE – The application for admission to the Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) Program at the University of Arkansas-Hope campus is now open. Students can apply online at www.uaht.edu from March 1 to May 1, […]
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Computer classes gaining national attention
LITTLE ROCK – An Arkansas success story that is attracting national attention is the expansion of computer science classes in public schools over the past five years. In the 2015 session, a bipartisan group of […]
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Livestock report
FEEDER CATTLESTEERS – Medium and Large 1 (Per Cwt / Actual Wt)HeadWt RangeAvg WtPrice RangeAvg Price3305-340328180.00-191.00185.52 7350-385368175.00-182.00179.06 3370370201.00201.00 Value Added17400-445423165.00-185.00173.46 5445445181.00181.00 Value Added7450-495466160.00-177.00168.60 8450-470465180.00-183.00182.51 Value Added15510-545522159.00-165.00161.45 8505-535510165.00-179.00168.69 Value Added8575575160.00-162.00160.25 Value Added3635-645640141.00-150.00145.98 7600-635611154.00-160.00157.29 Value Added4650-690669130.00-139.00133.75 7710-745727130.00-137.00132.02 […]
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Bench Dedicated At Hope Animal Shelter In Honor of Jo Ann Sandlin
City officials, Hope for Paws volunteers, family members and more gathered at the Hope Animal Shelter Friday to remember Hope for Paws volunteer Jo Ann Sandlin. Sandlin died several months ago due to injuries from […]
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Hempstead County Women’s Farm Bureau Committee AG Woman of the Month Is Sandra Hill
The Hempstead County Women’s Farm Bureau Committee has selected Mrs. Sandra Hill for our AG Woman for the month of March. Seeing that she is a professional teacher I’m gonna allow her to tell you […]
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Hunting knife class scheduled
WASHINGTON – The James Black School of Bladesmithing and Historic Trades will offer a Hunting Knife Class on April 20-23 from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. In this intensive 4-day class students will learn to […]
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Hempstead County Quorum Court
The Hempstead County Quorum Court met Thursday for their regular monthly meeting. After the meeting was called to order, James Griffin gave a report on employee handbooks. He said he hopes to have a draft […]
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Back Nine Par-Tee
The University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana held their 14th Annual Beads, Bags, and Bangles Kids’ College fundraiser on Thursday, February 27, at the Hope Country Club. The theme of this year’s event was “Back Nine Par-Tee.” […]
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PAX Hosts Community Coffee
The Hope Hempstead County Chamber of Commerce community coffee was held at the chamber office on Wednesday, February 26 and was hosted by Mrs. Arnetta Bradford with Program of Academic Exchange (PAX). PAX is an […]
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Jonquil Festival March 20-22
WHAT: 52nd Annual Jonquil Festival WHERE: Historic Washington State Park –Washington, AR WHEN: March 20-22, 2020 ADMISSION: Festival is Free, $5 Parking Fee, Tours as regular prices. Jonquils are in bloom at Historic Washington State […]
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Cymbeline, A Midsummer Night’s Dream featured for Shakespeare in the park
WASHINGTON – Enjoy two evening performances by the American Shakespeare Center 2019/20 Mortal Fools Tour at Historic Washington State Park. Performances begin at 7:30 p.m. with a pre-show performance at 7 p.m. in the 1940 […]