Obituaries
Alexander “Alex” Banks
Alexander “Alex”‘s Obituary Obituary Pending. Funeral Services will be held on Monday, February 2, 2026, at 1:00 P.M. at Bethany Baptist Church.
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Hope Police announce felony arrests
HOPE – On Monday, January 19th, 2026, at 11:41am, officers with the Hope Police Department arrested Andrew Rosenbaum, 44 of Hope, AR in the 300 block of South Washington Street. Mr. Rosenbaum was charged […]
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67 Gas & Grill Music on Tuesday January 27th Cancelled
The music program set for Tuesday January 27th at the 67 Gas & Grill in Emmet has been cancelled due to concern over the condition of the roads. With temperatures expected to be below freezing […]
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Arkansas National Guard on Duty in Prescott Returns Dog to Owner
We ran across this story from the Arkansas National Guard site and thought you’d enjoy how our National Guard soldiers helped a dog on a very frigid night… On the night of 25 January 2026 […]
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Cornell “Redd” Lockett – RESCHEDULED
IMPORTANT NOTICE: SERVICE SCHEDULE CHANGE Please be advised that the funeral services for Cornell “Redd” Lockett, originally scheduled for (1/23-1/24), have been rescheduled to next weekend (1/30-1/31) due to the inclement weather. IN LOVING MEMORY […]
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Sunday Icy Scenes Around Hope
Hope received around an inch, give or take, of sleet Saturday night into Sunday. It seems what’s on the ground is slicker and less crusty than what fell Friday night and Saturday. The main streets […]
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Ms. Levester Warren Blakely
Levester Blakely June 25, 1942 — January 17, 2026 Rosston, Arkansas Ms. Levester Warren Blakely, a beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 17, 2026, at St. Michael Hospital in Texarkana, […]
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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!