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UAHT offers welding course

June 25, 2018 submitted Comments Off on UAHT offers welding course
HOPE – The University of Arkansas Texarkana will offer basic welding this fall on the Texarkana campus via the college’s mobile welding classroom. The three credit hour course will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays […]
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Gov. weekly column

June 25, 2018 submitted Comments Off on Gov. weekly column
LITTLE ROCK – I helped cut the ribbon on yet another Arkansas tech education school on Wednesday, this one at the South Arkansas Community College in El Dorado. The Charles A. Hays Advanced Manufacturing Training […]
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Livestock report

June 23, 2018 submitted Comments Off on Livestock report
Hope Livestock Auction, Hope, AR Weighted Average Report for Thursday Jun 21, 2018 Cattle Receipts: 1340 Last week: 1722 Last year: 1124 Compared to two weeks ago: Feeder steers under 400 lbs 3.00-5.00 lower, over […]
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Hope police log

June 22, 2018 Admin101 Comments Off on Hope police log
WARRANTS 6/18 Kahil Sharp, 24, Hope, failure to appear Kelvin Ford, 41, Hope, failure to comply Michael Snowden, 24, Hope, failure to comply Andrew Dafney, 25, Stamps, failure to comply Carnisha Eason, 30, Hope, failure […]
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Washington farmer’s market open Saturday

June 22, 2018 submitted Comments Off on Washington farmer’s market open Saturday
WASHINGTON – The Old Washington Farmers’ Market will be open from 8am to Noon this Saturday, June 23rd. The market is located behind Washington City Hall across from Williams Tavern Restaurant in Washington, Arkansas. Come […]
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Teague talks teacher salaries

June 22, 2018 submitted Comments Off on Teague talks teacher salaries
LITTLE ROCK – Last year the average teacher salary in Arkansas was $48,304, which ranked 42nd in the country. New York teachers had the highest annual salaries. However, if a cost of living adjustment is […]
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Public Hearing On Outdoor Recreation Grant

June 22, 2018 Submitted Comments Off on Public Hearing On Outdoor Recreation Grant
Several dozen local citizens turned out for a public hearing concerning the possible application for an outdoor recreation grant. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Steve Montgomery. The Mayor noted he’s heard of […]
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Hope Farmers Market

June 21, 2018 Admin101 Comments Off on Hope Farmers Market
HOPE- Eat fresh and buy local! The Hope Farmers Market had an evening Market this afternoon, June 21. With fresh cantaloupe, honey, okra, squash, tomatoes, the home town favorite watermelon! The Farmers Market is the […]
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Farmers Bank and Trust Ground Breaking

June 21, 2018 Admin101 Comments Off on Farmers Bank and Trust Ground Breaking
HOPE- With over 20 locations in Arkansas and Texas and currently holding two branch offices in Hope, Farmers Bank and Trust will continue to grow in our community. After Hempstead County purchased the current FB&T […]
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2018 Summer in the City

June 21, 2018 Admin101 Comments Off on 2018 Summer in the City
HOPE- The Hope Downtown Network held their Summer in the City on Saturday, June 16. The Hope Lions Club cooked the fish that was available for carry out or for those who wanted to “Dine […]