Obituaries
Deborah Sue Knight – Updated
Deborah Sue Knight was born on March 8, 1956, to Ruth Ballard and James Bible in Kansas City, Missouri. She passed away June 24, 2026. She was preceded in death by both her parents; both […]
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A Bicentennial year bug from Hope part of Smithsonian exhibition
Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History photo WASHINGTON, D.C. – A Bicentennial artifact from Hempstead County is at the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History in an exhibit entitled “From These Lands: Sharing Our Natural […]
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Hope Celebrates 250 Years of America
HOPE, AR – The City of Hope celebrated 250 years of freedom this Saturday on July 4th with the sixth annual “Sparks Fly in July” fireworks show. With a cooling rain shower coming into play […]
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Bassmaster unveils 2026 100 Best Bass Lakes rankings, celebrating America’s greatest fisheries during America250
BIRMINGHAM, AL – As the United States celebrates its 250th birthday, Bassmaster Magazine is honoring one of America’s greatest public treasures, its world-class bass fisheries. Best Bass Lakes – Central Region has Millwood Lake in […]
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Nevada County 4-H collecting for Hygiene Supply Drive
Nevada County 4-H: We have six 4-H members competing at this year’s State 4-H O’Rama in Fayetteville the week of July 20. Nevada County 4-H is participating in the Hygiene Supply Drive. If you would […]
Obituaries
June Porter
June Porter, age 84, of Tyler, Texas formerly of Hope, passed away on Sunday, July 7, 2026. Visitation will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 11, 2026, at Brazzel-Oakcrest Funeral Home. Funeral services […]
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Weekly Legislative Report
There is something special about the Fourth of July in Arkansas. It’s neighbors gathering for backyard cookouts, veterans leading hometown parades, kids chasing sparklers, and families proudly flying the American flag. These traditions remind us […]
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Kishanda Beasley joins Farm Credit of Western Arkansas
Farm Credit of Western Arkansas: Join us in welcoming Kishanda Beasley as financial relationship specialist in our Hope branch! Kishanda has lived in Hope for most of her life and holds an associate degree in […]
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Randolph Jackson
Mr. Randolph Jackson 79, of Prescott, Arkansas passed on June 30, 2026 at St. Michael Hospital. Arrangements are pending with Jackson family and the Hamilton-Davis Funeral Home. Please keep the Jackson family lifted up prayer.
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White Oak Grove Missionary Baptist Church Sets VBS
Vacation Bible School for White Oak Grove Missionary Baptist Church in DeAnn is set for July 13th through 17th at 5:30pm each evening. There will be classes for children ages kindergarten through high school. The […]
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Lonoke MBC Sets VBS
Lonoke Missionary Baptist Church at 702 South Hazel in Hope will hold Vacation Bible School July 20th-22nd at 6p each evening. Youngsters are invited to come early and enjoy a light snack at 5:30pm. Classes […]