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PPD investigating robbery of Dollar General

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PRESCOTT – Police are investigating the robbery of Dollar General Store that occurred Saturday. According to Prescott Police Chief Joey Beavers, a white female and black male entered the business Saturday afternoon. The man went […]
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EHC offering strength training program

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PRESCOTT – A community coffee was held at the McRae Gym Thursday morning to introduce a strength training program being hosted by the UA Extension Service. Shelbi Pinson, 4-H/FCS agent, said the program would be […]
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Washington farmer’s market open Saturday

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  WASHINGTON – The Old Washington Farmers’ Market will be open from 8am to Noon  Saturday, June 16. The market is located behind Washington City Hall across from Williams Tavern Restaurant in Washington, Arkansas. Come […]
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Mental health working group established

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HOPE – The inaugural session of a multi-disciplinary working group designed to explore the means to address the incidence of adolescent mental health issues in the Hope Public Schools as an ongoing initiative drew some […]
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Obituaries

Robert Lynn Thompson

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Mr. Robert Lynn “Bob” Thompson, age 59 of Spring Hill. Arkansas passed away Wednesday June 13, 2018 at his home.  Robert was born May 24, 1959 in Hope, Arkansas to J.B. and Ima Thompson, his […]
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Summer concert series set in Washington

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WASHINGTON – Historic Washington State Park announces the annual summer concert series “Music in the Park” with the theme “Hempstead County Melodies.” A free concert will be held in June, July, and August and is […]
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Watson’s weekly column

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LITTLE ROCK – Although budget hearings for the next fiscal year do not begin until the fall, we frequently review revenue reports to ensure our budget is on track.  This week, we received the General […]
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UAHT/HPSD in pilot partnership program

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HOPE – The Hope Collegiate & Professions Academy Pilot is a partnership between the Hope Public School District and the University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana. The goal of the academy is to provide academic and career […]
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Teachers meet with governor

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LITTLE ROCK – Twenty-six teachers from 31 Arkansas school districts met with Governor Asa Hutchinson recently to discuss ways to improve education and the teaching profession in Arkansas. The discussion and luncheon came a day […]
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UAHT offers workforce challenge scholarships

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HOPE – The Arkansas Workforce Challenge Scholarship is funded by lottery revenue for workforce training in high demand areas. The areas of study relate to jobs in healthcare, information technology, and industry. Classes are not […]