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Mary Lou Smith Ward
Mary Lou Smith Ward, 94, of Hope, AR passed away Saturday, May 10, 2025, in Hope. Mary Lou was born in Hempstead County, AR to William “Dump” Franklin and Lillie Pearl Nation Smith. She spent […]
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Rita Marie Magness
Rita Marie Magness, age 76, of Phoenix, Arizona formerly of Gurdon, Arkansas passed away on May 2, 2025. Mrs. Magness was born on August 12, 1948 to her parents Glen and Jewel Wingfield. She was […]
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Arkansas State Police Seeking Man Who Shot Motorist On I-30 in Miller County
HOMAN, Ark. – Arkansas State Police (ASP) has asked for the public’s assistance in identifying and locating a man who shot another motorist on Interstate 30 in Miller County on Monday, May 12, 2025. The incident […]
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Six men, including Prescott man, charged with February shooting in Magnolia
(Pictured is 21 year old Jaylen Dequan Hopson of Prescott) Court records have revealed details about a shooting in Magnolia on Sunday, February 23, 2025 that left one man injured and put six others behind […]
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Hope Police report arrests
HOPE – On Wednesday, May 7th, 2025, at about 7:35pm, officers with the Hope Police Department arrested Khoreon Spearman, 21 of Hope, in the 400 block of Caney Creek Circle. Ms. Spearman was charged with […]
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Farm Credit of Western Arkansas announces local scholarship recipients
RUSSELLVILLE – Farm Credit of Western Arkansas is proud to announce the list of 40 scholarship recipients for 2025-26 school year. Scholarship recipients are either members or the child/grandchild of a member. The scholarships are […]
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Bobby Lambert-Updated
Bobby Lambert, age 60 of Emmet, Arkansas, passed away Saturday May 10, 2025, at his home. Bobby was born on August 13, 1964, in Baton Rouge Louisiana to Robert Ellis and Mary Jane Davis Lambert. […]
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Mr. Luis Trejo Perez
Graveside services for Mr. Luis Trejo Perez, age 60, of Springhill, LA, will be held at 10:00 am, Saturday, May 10, 2025, at the Memory Gardens Cemetery, Hope, AR. Mr. Perez was born on October […]
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State Rep. Dolly Henley Weekly Report
With Mother’s Day just around the corner, we are reminded of the vital role mothers play in the strength and well-being of our families and communities. This legislative session, the General Assembly made maternal health […]
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Hope Evening Lions Food Pantry this morning
Hope Evening Lions Club Food Pantry Saturday, May 10, from 8:30 to 10:00 is our May food distribution at 3301 East 3rd Street on Saturday.
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Emmet Vision Association Holds Spaghetti Fundraiser
The Emmet Vision Association held a spaghetti supper fundraiser Friday (5-9) at the Emmet Chuck Wagon. Those attending enjoyed homemade spaghetti and desserts with the trimmings. The funds raised will go towards the Emmet July […]
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Doyle H. Hawthorne-Updated
Doyle H. Hawthorne, 88, of Hope, AR passed away Thursday, May 8, 2025, at his home. Doyle was born April 22, 1937, in Columbus, AR to Roy and Etta Clayton Hawthorne. He liked to hunt, fish […]