Obituaries
Patsy Ann Thrash
Patsy Ann Thrash, age 76, of Venus, Texas, passed away on Thursday morning, October 16, 2025, at her residence in Venus. She was born on November 18, 1948, in Nashville, Arkansas, the only child of […]
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Washington City Council meets
WASHINGTON – The Washington City Council met on October 21st. The meeting started late, due to lack of a quorum. Last meeting’s minutes were approved. There was a passed motion to accept the financial report. […]
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Making a major impact on Main Street
HOPE – Hope Downtown Network (HDN), a nonprofit organization dedicated to downtown business revitalization and historic preservation, publicly acknowledges a major gift from Steve and Celia Montgomery to support HDN’s plans to open the first […]
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Hope Kiwanis Gets Update on New Aquatic Center
The Hope Kiwanis Club heard a program Tuesday (10-21) from two of their own. The club heard from Assistant City Manager Daniel Shelman and Mayor Don Still about the new aquatic facility set to be […]
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First United Methodist Church-Prescott Community Coffee
Prescott Nevada County Chamber of Commerce: It was a beautiful morning for the Community Coffee hosted by the First United Methodist Church! We had a wonderful turnout and truly appreciate everyone who came out to […]
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Hands On” Candle Making Workshop
WASHINGTON – Join us at Historic Washington State Park’s Candle Shop on Saturday, October 25 from 10am – 2pm and be part of a hands-on experience making candles and learning the history of candle making. […]
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Historic Washington State Park opens new exhibit exploring ‘Free Persons of Color’
WASHINGTON – Historic Washington State Park will open a new exhibit entitled “An Uneasy Freedom: ‘Free Persons of Color’ in Hempstead County” on Saturday, Oct. 25, at the park’s 1874 Visitor Information Center, 100 SW […]
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UA Hope-Texarkana Academic All-Star recognized at state conferenc
Pictured left to right: Dr. Collin Callaway, Executive Director of Arkansas Community Colleges and Aubrey Ferguson HOPE – The 2025 University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana Academic All-Star, Aubrey Ferguson, was recently recognized at the annual Arkansas […]
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Two arrested in connection with Gentry Chevrolet fire in De Queen
DE QUEEN – On the morning of September 3, 2025, officers with the De Queen Police Department responded to a fire at Gentry Chevrolet in De Queen. Firefighters from the De Queen, Cossatot, and Horatio […]
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Historic Washington State Park to host Shakespeare matinee and evening performance
Touring company from Texas to perform famous historic tragedy of “Julius Caesar” WASHINGTON – Historic Washington State Park will host an evening performance by the Texas Shakespeare Festival of Kilgore on Friday, October 24, at […]
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Laughter, Music, and Mission: Hee Haw Jamboree Lights Up Hope First Assembly
Hope, Arkansas — The spirit of community and country comedy was alive and well Friday evening as Hope First Assembly of God hosted its annual Hee Haw Dinner & Show, drawing a packed house to […]
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Henry C. Yerger Museum Hosts Inspiring 2nd Annual Banquet at UAHT
October 18, 2025 The Henry C. Yerger Museum held its 2nd Annual Banquet at Hempstead Hall on the University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana (UAHT) campus, celebrating legacy, leadership, and community spirit. The evening was a heartfelt […]