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Gary Wayne Gleason
Gary Wayne Gleason, age 71, passed away peacefully on June 10th, 2025, surrounded by the love and comfort of his family in Curtis, AR. A beloved father, brother, grandfather, uncle, and friend. Gary touched the […]
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SAU Dean’s List Spring 2025 for Hope-Prescott area students
MAGNOLIA – Southern Arkansas University has announced that 550 students earned a 3.5 GPA or higher for the spring 2025 semester and have been named to its Dean’s List. Bailey Madison Hayes is a sophomore […]
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Hope Tourism Commission
On Tuesday, June 10th, the Hope Advertising and Tourist Promotion Commission met to discuss upcoming events, a new advertising campaign, and continuing work projects. Chairperson Sharon Caldwell, Mayor Don Still, members Trevor Coffee and Steve […]
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Jerry Smith
Jerry Smith was born May 8, 1959, to Verna Smith Sewell and Glen Conway. He passed from this life Friday, June 6, 2025, at the The Springs of Magnolia. He accepted Christ at an early […]
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Southwest Arkansas Arts Council announces dates and new location for the 2025 S.T.A.R. Academy
HOPE – The Southwest Arkansas Arts Council is excited to announce the dates and location for the upcoming S.T.A.R. Academy. This year, the S.T.A.R. Academy will take place on the UAHT Campus in the Rapert […]
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Hope Scout Troop 5 Honors Veteran’s Graves on Memorial Day
Hope’s Scout Troop 5 braved the Memorial Day morning thunderstorms to place American flags on US Veteran’s graves. Honoring the Veterans at Rose Hill and Memory Gardens cemeteries the Scouts and guests placed American Flags […]
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Hope Farmers Market
The Hope Farmers Market had a good crowd of vendors and sellers on Tuesday (6-10). Congratulations to Melissa Langston, winner of the drawing for the basket of goodies donated by the vendors.
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Blevins School Board
The Blevins School Board met Monday (6-9). After prayer and pledge President Laura Clark moved to nominate new board officers. After nominations, voting was unanimous for President Cindy Parks, Vice President Carl McGill, and Secretary […]
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Hempstead County & Stamps Civic Leaders Join Statewide Civic Engagement Convening Building Civic Momentum Helps Foundation of Connected, Resilient Communities
Hope, Arkansas, June 8, 2025 – Civic leaders from South Arkansas, including representatives from Visibility Outreach Touch Engage South Arkansas (VOTE SoAR) and Mayor of Stamps attended Civic Arkansas’ Civic Spaces convening at the prestigious […]