Extreme Cold Warning
Mr. Bennie Scott
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Mr. Bennie Scott. Please keep his family in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Funeral arrangements are … Read More
Spring Hill VFD & Patmos VFD respond to fire
SPRINGHILL – Thursday morning (01-22-26) Spring Hill Volunteer Fire Department was dispatched to a residential structure fire in the area of Hempstead 1041. Upon arrival members confirmed smoke showing and … Read More
James Franklin Henson Jr.
James Franklin Henson Jr., age 75, of Hope, Arkansas passed away on January 22, 2026. Funeral arrangements are pending at this time but will be announced by Brazzel-Oakcrest Funeral Home.
Area school notes
The Bobcats have games today and tomorrow against De Queen. At Beryl Henry principal Jones let a student be a principal for the day after she earned the right through … Read More
Winter weather changes and updates
Published on Thursday, January 29, 2026 Due to secondary roads and sidewalk conditions, the University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana will be closed on Friday, January 30. All classes on both campuses … Read More
Breaking: Winter Storm Warning & Extreme Cold Watch have been issued
URGENT – WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Shreveport LA 1200 PM CST Thu Jan 22 2026 Sevier-Howard-Little River-Hempstead-Nevada-Miller-Lafayette- Columbia-Union-Caddo-Bossier-Webster-Claiborne-Lincoln-Union-De Soto-Red River-Bienville-Jackson-Ouachita-McCurtain-Red River- Bowie-Franklin-Titus-Camp-Morris-Cass-Wood-Upshur-Marion-Smith- Gregg-Harrison-Cherokee-Rusk-Panola- Including the cities of Mineral … Read More
Hope and Malvern locations among America’s Car-Mart closures
America’s Car-Mart announced Tuesday, January 13, 2025 that it is closing 13 locations, including five in Arkansas. Remaining open is the Magnolia location, 203 Highway 79 North. Arkansas closures of … Read More
Prescott City Council Confirms New Member and Reviews City Business at January Meeting
PRESCOTT — The Prescott City Council convened its regular meeting Tuesday, Jan. 20th, at City Hall, addressing a full agenda that included the appointment of a new council member, recognition … Read More
Prescott School Board December meeting
PRESCOTT – Prescott School Board minutes for the December meeting were recently released. They included the expulsion of a student for the rest of the academic year with the ability … Read More
Hope Public Schools postpones Athletic Hall of Fame Ceremony to February 6 due to weather concerns
HOPE — Hope Public Schools has announced that the district’s Athletic Hall of Fame ceremony and related festivities originally planned for this week will be postponed until Friday, February 6th … Read More