News – Page 1253 – Hope Prescott

SAU honoring veterans at home opener Saturday

September 10, 2019 submitted Comments Off

MAGNOLIA — Southern Arkansas University will honor veterans and first responders during the home opener Saturday, September 14, at Wilkins Stadium. During the expanded Mulerider Marching Band pre-game show, SAU will honor all area veterans […]

Baseball funds discussed at Rosston council meeting

September 10, 2019 Admin101 Comments Off

ROSSTON – Much of September’s meeting of the Rosston City Council centered around the baseball park project. Rosston Mayor Dale Quarles told the council he’d talked with Jay Click, Shelley Morehead and Blake Harrell of […]

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HPD arrests two

September 9, 2019 submitted Comments Off

HOPE – On September 6, at approximately 10:21pm, officers of the Hope Police Department arrested Jeffery L. Booker, 32, of Hope, and charged him with kidnapping, battery in the 2nd degree, terroristic threatening 1st degree, […]

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Hope police log

September 9, 2019 submitted Comments Off

WARRANTS SERVED: 9.3.19 Jerry Pauley, 58, of Ozan, AR Failure to Appear 9.4.19 Brittney Leonard, 39, of Hope, AR Failure to Comply Jeffery Dowdy, 42, of Nashville, AR Failure to […]

NHS trio earn Farm Bureau scholarships

September 9, 2019 submitted Comments Off

PRESCOTT – Congratulations to the three Nevada County Scholarship winners of 2019, Taylor Jarvis, Axaria Marshall and Logan Moss. Each winner will receive $300 per semester for the 2019-2020 school year.

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Burn ban in effect

September 9, 2019 Admin101 Comments Off

PRESCOTT – Because of the extreme heat and dry weather, Nevada County Judge Mark Glass has issued a burn ban for Nevada County. He said county judges in surrounding counties have also issued such bans […]

Health fair well attended

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PRESCOTT – Saturday’s health fair was well attended as residents visited the Spot Youth Center for various health screenings. Bounce houses and a basketball goal were set up outside, but few took advantage because of […]

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Community theater meeting changed due to conflict

September 8, 2019 submitted Comments Off

HOPE – Due to a scheduling conflict, the organizational meeting location for the formation of a southwest Arkansas community theater group has been changed. The meeting will be held at 6 p.m., Thursday, September 12 […]

Suicide hotline there for those in need of help

September 8, 2019 submitted Comments Off

LITTLE ROCK – In the United States, someone dies by suicide every 11.1 minutes. In Arkansas, someone dies by suicide, on average, every 14 hours. Suicide is not inevitable for anyone. By starting the conversation, […]

2019 Miss Hempstead County Pageant

September 7, 2019 Admin101 Comments Off

The Miss Hempstead County Pageant took place on Saturday, September 7 on the Hope Fair Park Coliseum Stage. The pageant is under the direction of Suzy Powell. The night started with Mrs. Arnetta Bradford singing […]

Grant allows UAMS to expand to rural areas

September 7, 2019 submitted Comments Off

LITTLE ROCK – The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences received a grant of $4.6 million to boost its program to encourage primary care physicians to practice in rural areas. UAMS, the state’s main medical […]

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Veterans keep on giving

September 7, 2019 submitted Comments Off

Serving and giving back have always been integral parts of retired First Sergeants Johnny Blake and Carl Hall’s mantra. The two believe healing and restoration are possible through supportive networks, helping others, the community, and […]