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Icy Scenes Around Hope on Saturday
As of 6pm Saturday, Hope had received between one and two inches of sleet. Traffic was light as the roads were covered. Crews had done a good job in getting the roads as clear as […]
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Sleet in Hope
As of 1:30pm on Saturday (1-24), Hope has between an an inch and 2 inches of sleet on the ground. We’ve heard most people still have electricity. The precipitation has hit a lull but more […]
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Updates from Game and Fish/State Police Subcommittee
Members of the Game and Fish/State Police Subcommittee of the Arkansas Legislative Council met this week to receive updates spanning wildlife management, public safety, and law enforcement coordination, offering a wide-ranging look at issues affecting […]
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Hope Water & Light PUBLIC SAFETY NOTICE
HOPE – Hope Water & Light is posting this PUBLIC SAFETY NOTICE regarding the best practices for using emergency generators during power outages. Please see below. In addition, and for more information and tips on […]
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Mildred Hinton of Blevins Celebrates 100th Birthday
A 100th birthday party was recently held for Mildred Hinton’s 100th birthday at the Blevins Hornet Hut. Mrs. Hinton’s many friends turned out to wish her well on her special day!
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Food Share Holds Soup Luncheon
Food Share in Prescott recently held a soup luncheon. A good crowd turned out and enjoyed the soup. They also enjoyed helping Nevada County’s food pantry!
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Dr. Michael “Mickey” Ray Allen, Sr., 74, formerly of Hope
Dr. Michael “Mickey” Ray Allen Sr., 74, of Benton, Louisiana, passed away Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at a nursing home in Shreveport, Louisiana. Mickey was born August 14, 1951, in Hope, Arkansas, to D. E. […]
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Hempstead County youth inducted into the Purple Circle Club
BENTON — Recently, The Purple Circle Club inducted 167 students, representing more than 225 awards, at a celebration in Benton. The Purple Circle Club started in 1953 to recognize youth exhibitors achieving championship honors with livestock projects […]
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Winter weather leads to temporary park closings
LITTLE ROCK – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will temporarily close recreation areas around Millwood, De Queen, Gilham and Dierks lakes beginning Jan. 23 because of hazardous winter weather in the forecast and public […]
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James Black School of Bladesmithing and Historic Trades announces Spring–Fall 2026 class schedule
HOPE – The James Black School of Bladesmithing and Historic Trades at the University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana has opened registration for a full slate of spring through fall 2026 classes designed for aspiring bladesmiths, hobbyists, […]
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Easterling named semifinalist for Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Scholarship
HOPE – The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation recently announced that 568 talented high school seniors, and just 8 from Arkansas, have been named semifinalists for its highly selective Cooke College Scholarship Program. Among them was […]
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Sharon Billings, 68, of Hope
Sharon Billings age 68 of Hope, AR passed away on January 22, 2026. She was born in Shreveport, LA on August 11, 1957. Left to cherish her memories are her daughters Daion Loe of Hope, […]