Obituaries
Sandy Dougan – Updated
Sandy Dougan, age 72, of Emmet, Arkansas passed away on December 14, 2025. Mrs. Dougan was born on February 2, 1953, in Hope, Arkansas to her parents, LA and Darlene Duke Sinyard. She was a […]
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Blevins School board December metting
BLEVINS – Blevins School Board convened Monday evening for its regular session, calling the meeting to order at 6:30 pm. Board members were present for the start of proceedings, which opened with a prayer and […]
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Hope Kiwanis Club Hears Program on Quorum Court Finances
The Hope Kiwanis Club heard from Ed Darling on Tuesday (12-16). Darling is the finance chairman for the Hempstead County Quorum Court. He began his talk by saying county government needs to be transparent. Darling […]
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Leadership Nevada County graduate
PRESCOTT – Congratulations to Lee Walker with Prescott Automotive for completing the requirements for graduation of the Leadership Nevada County Program. We look forward to seeing how your leadership training will enhance your business and […]
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No injuries in Saratoga car fire
SARATOGA – No injuries at a car fire this Tuesday morning in Saratoga. The fire was at the intersection of Highway 73 with Highway 355 (Main Street.) The Saratoga Volunteer Fire Department responded. Dale Gathright, […]
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Prescott City Council Meeting Brings Joy, Safety, and a Look Ahead to 2026
Prescott, Ark. — The Prescott City Council met on December 15, 2025, for its final gathering of the year, led by Mayor Terry Oliver. Council Member Tony Gilliard delivered an invocation, followed by the Pledge […]
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Christmas Decorations Around Hope
We have to admit, we love the great decorations around Hope at Christmas. Here are a few of the many memorable displays… One of our favorite displays is in the Walker family’s yard on Lester […]
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Hope Lions Distribute Christmas Baskets
The Hope Lions Club, joined by members of the Evening Lions, distributed Christmas baskets of food for needy families in Hempstead County on Monday (12-15). The club funds the annual distribution through their annual Christmas […]
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St. Mark’s Episcopal in Hope Sets Holiday Services
Sunday, December 21,9:00 a.m., St. Mark’s Episcopal Church will be having a pre-Christmas service including Holy Communion with our guest, The Reverend Canon Dr. Warren Leibovitch from the Episcopal Diocese of Arkansas in Little Rock. […]
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City of Fulton Christmas Party
The city of Fulton held a Christmas Dinner on Friday (12-13). There was a prayer led by James Lamb. While those in attendance ate, they listened to Christmas music. James Lamb introduced Mayor Hale. Mayor […]
Obituaries
Gwen Nina Gilbert
Gwen Nina Gilbert, age 81, a resident of Hope, Arkansas, passed away on Sunday, December 14, 2025, at The Blossoms in Dierks, Arkansas. Gwen was born on March 1, 1944, in Dierks, Arkansas. She was […]
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Movies from the Past: White Christmas showing tonight!
HOPE– Hempstead County has had different movie theatres over the years from the Saenger to the Rialto in downtown Hope. The Hempstead County Historical Society would like to showcase a movie that was shown in […]