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Traffic Jam in Downtown Blevins
A wide load turning onto highway 29 north from US 371 Thursday (4-24) caused a bit of a traffic jam in downtown Blevins. It took some time, but the load got turned onto the right […]
Obituaries
Tristan Lane Johnson
Tristan Lane Johnson, age 28, of Arkadelphia, passed from this life on Thursday, April 24, 2025, in Hope. Visitation: 10 AM – 11 AM Friday, May 2, 2025 @ Third Street Baptist Church Memorial Service: […]
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James Black’s Bowie Heritage Festival Kicks Off in Washington
The James Black Bowie Heritage Festival kicked off Friday (4-25) at Historic Washington. The Hope/Hempstead County Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon-cutting and the WPA Gym had plenty of vendors for those who make knives […]
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Hope Water & LIght Commission Meets
The Hope Water & Light Commission met Wednesday morning (4-23). The minutes from the February 26th meeting were approved and the March financial statements were reviewed. The 115KV Breaker for the North Substation is in […]
Announcements
Special Olympics Area 11 games slated for Saturday have been cancelled
ANNOUNCEMENT: Due to expected inclement weather, the Special Olympics Area 11 games slated for Saturday have been cancelled. Area athletes who have prequalified for the State Olympics will be headed to Searcy in late May. […]
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Hempstead County Quorum Court
The Hempstead County Quorum Court met on Thursday (4-24). After a prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance there was a motion to accept the minutes of last month’s meeting. Three ordinances were presented to the […]
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Annual Easter Egg Hunt at Rosston City Park
ROSSTON – The Golden Star S.L. Young #359 and the Golden Crown Lodge #411 hosted its Annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 19th at Rosston’s City Park. The kids had lots of fun as […]
Obituaries
Mr. Louis Madison
IN LOVING REMEMBRANCE Mr. Louis Madison, age 77, transitioned from this life to eternal rest on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, at his residence in Waldo, Arkansas. May he rest in peace.
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City of Hope Mourns the Loss of Firefighter
It is with profound sadness that the City of Hope and the Hope Fire Department announce the unexpected passing of one of our dedicated firefighters. The incident occurred while on duty but not related to […]
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Hope Downtown Network announces 2025 Taste of Hope theme
HOPE – Hope Downtown Network board members recently held their first planning meeting for the 3rd Annual Taste of Hope. The event will take place on Saturday, October 4, 2025 from 6:00 PM – 8:30 […]
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Prescott School Board
There was a Prescott School Board in the Junior High Conference room on Tuesday (4-22). After the meeting was called to order and the prayer there was an Expulsion Hearing. There was a data presentation […]