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Economic loan process streamlined

March 30, 2020 submitted Comments Off

NEW STREAMLINED PROCESS REQUIREMENTS To apply for a COVID-19 Economic Injury Disaster Loan, click here. In response to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, small business owners in all U.S. states, Washington D.C., and territories are eligible to apply […]

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More Park Facilities Closed

March 30, 2020 Dale Gathright, Jr. Comments Off

HOPE – City of Hope Parks & Recreation has announced additional closings due to COVID-19. In a statement this morning, the Department said: “For the safety of our community we are closing all play structures […]

Brentwood donates to UAHT

March 30, 2020 submitted Comments Off

HOPE – Brentwood Industries, Inc., recently donated $2,000 to help support the Adult Education Division at the University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana. The donation will help offset the cost of equipment and supplies for Adult Education […]

Hopson earns chancellor’s scholarship

March 30, 2020 submitted Comments Off

HOPE – The University of Arkansas at Hope-Texarkana announces Skyler Hobson has been awarded the Chancellor’s Scholarship to attend the college. This award is $3,000 per academic year. Hobson is a graduate of Arkansas High […]

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Blevins School District Update

March 29, 2020 Dale Gathright, Jr. Comments Off

BLEVINS – The Blevins School District has released several student reminders: Parents/Guardians of Seniors: Please contact Mr. Steed regarding the graduation status of your student. We have several Seniors that will need to continue Virtual […]

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City following protocol for COVID-19

March 29, 2020 Admin101 Comments Off

PRESCOTT – Residents of the city will need to get their garbage out for pickup on Monday. Prescott Mayor Terry Oliver said the city will be following its guidelines and taking precautionary measures because of […]

2017 Watermelon Festival Headliner Dead From Virus Complications

March 29, 2020 Dale Gathright, Jr. Comments Off

NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE – The Headliner for the 2017 Hope Watermelon Festival died Sunday, apparently from COVID-19 in Nashville, Tennessee. His company released the following statement: “GRAMMY®-winning country music legend Joe Diffie passed away today, Sunday, […]

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Apply Online During Public Health Emergency

March 29, 2020 Dale Gathright, Jr. Comments Off

LITTLE ROCK – Arkansans applying for Medicaid, food assistance, and other programs are encouraged to do so online or by phone rather than in-person during this public health emergency. People applying in-person may experience longer […]

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AGFC Seeks Public Input

March 29, 2020 Randy Zellers Assistant Chief of Communications Comments Off

LITTLE ROCK — Although the recent outbreak of COVID-19 and measures to combat it have changed the way the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission has had to meet, conservation carries on. With the absence of […]

House approves COVID-19 rainy day fund

March 29, 2020 submitted Comments Off

· With a vote of 100-0, the House approved HB1001 which creates the COVID-19 Rainy Day Fund. · Models for the spread of COVID-19 show there could be 3,500 […]

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Southwest Arkansas Drowning

March 28, 2020 Dale Gathright, Jr. Comments Off

LEWISVILLE – Lafayette County Sheriff’s Office responded early Friday to a 911 call on Lake Erling in reference to a boating accident and a possible drowning. Deputies responded to the incident and began to gather […]

Bottled Water And Ice Chests Needed For COVID-19 Drive-Through Friday

March 28, 2020 Admin101 Comments Off

The Office of Emergency Management is asking for donations of bottled water and ice chests for the doctors and nurses who will be working Friday at the COVID-19 drive-through testing. Donations of bottle water and […]