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Charles Mullins
Mr. Charles “Chuck” Fletcher Mullins, age 80, died peacefully at home in Hope, Arkansas on Sunday, August 12, after a lengthy and hard-fought battle with cancer. Mr. Mullins is preceded in death by his parents, […]
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Hill sought for domestic dispute
HOPE – Warrants were issued for John Lindell Hill of Blevins, Arkansas for an incident that occurred Near Blevins on Friday August 10, involving a domestic dispute call. Hill allegedly shot at his wife […]
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Arlee Taylor
Mr. Arlee Richard Taylor age 84 of Huffman, Texas, formerly of Blevins, Arkansas, passed away Thursday August 9, 2018 in Kingwood, Texas. Mr. Taylor was born in Blevins, Arkansas on November 21, 1933 to W.T. […]
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Back to School Safety Tips
The students within our communities will be heading back to school this coming week. Buses will be making frequent stops, parents will be rushing to get the kids to school on time, and kids will […]
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Global 1 Wrestling at Hope Watermelon Festival
After nearly 20 years wrestling was added back to the schedule for the Hope Watermelon Festival. The ring was set up inside the rodeo area with chairs placed closely around for fans to get up […]
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BMX Exhibition at Watermelon Festival
HOPE- The BMX Exhibition was a crowd favorite at the 42nd Annual Hope Watermelon Festival. The guys with Southern BMX Stunt Show gave the festival goers a great show. The riders performed different tricks of […]
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Baggo Tournament at 42nd Annual Hope Watermelon Festival
The baggo tournament at the 42nd Annual Hope Watermelon Festival was run by chairman, Summer Powell. There were 28 teams to enter the tournament this year. 1st place- Ricky Lowe and Allen Hunter of Magnolia […]
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Watermelon Eating Contest
HOPE- The watermelon eating contest is always a big hit at the Hope Watermelon Festival. There were three age groups for this years contest. In the youngest age group there were seven contestants, in the […]
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Music in the Park 2018: Hempstead County Melodies
Historic Washington State Park announces the annual summer concert series “Music in the Park” with the theme “Hempstead County Melodies.” A final free concert will be held on August 18 and is open to the […]
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Watermelon Festival 5K and Melon Mile
HOPE- The Watermelon Festival 5K Race at the 42nd Annual Hope Watermelon Festival was off to a fast start Saturday morning, August 11. The Watermelon 5K has been established since 1978, and has been part […]
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Watermelon Weigh-in and Auction
HOPE- The watermelon weigh off and auction at the 42nd Annual Hope Watermelon Festival. Two watermelons were entered weighing in a 118 pounds and 145 pounds. The melons were then auctioned of by Mr. Don […]