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Community
Years in the making, new County Library opens its doors
By Rick Kennedy, managing editor Librarian Courtney McNiel arrived on the scene to head Hempstead County’s library system in January 2011. Fast forward, eight years later to February 2019, and McNiel and her staff received an exceptional anniversary gift in the form of a new $2.5 million, 12,000 square foot library, which opened for the public Tuesday morning. Through an otherwise rainy, cold and cloudy Tuesday, McNiel was glowing like sunshine as she showed off…
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Community
Clinic work begun; new UAHT partnership set
Contributed Content Expansion of the wrap-around services of the Hope Public Schools and its partnerships was a key focus of the HPS School Board here Monday night. HPS School-Based Clinic Director Gretchen Carlton told the board that an August target has been set for completion of renovations to the former Home and Consumer Sciences Cottage at Hope High School, which will become a school-based health clinic. Carlton said interior renovation work has begun to convert…
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Obituaries
Sherry Darlene Young
Sherry Darlene Young, 67, passed away February 18, 2019 at her home in Prescott; she was born August 4,1951. Graveside services are 2:00 pm Tuesday, February 19, 2019 at Antoine Cemetery under direction of Herndon-Fuqua Funeral Home-Prescott. SIGN OUR ONLINE GUESTBOOK AT www.herndonfuquafuneralhomes.com
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Announcements
Church group hosting community-wide block party Feb. 24
By Rick Kennedy, managing editor In an event described by one of the organizers as having the “goal of bringing the community together,” leaders at First Baptist Church in Hope are teaming up with Calvary Baptist Church, also in Hope, to host a community-wide block party scheduled for Sunday, February 24. Rusty Beck, who is student minister at the First Baptist Church in Hope, said Monday “It is a free event. No charge to the…
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Community
Local Man Killed in Friday Crash
A local business man who was living in Texarkana was killed Friday night in a single-vehicle crash in Miller County. According to the Arkansas State Police, Alex David Walker, 44, was traveling toward Texarkana on Highway 67 near Fulton at about 10:30 p.m. on Friday, February 15 when his 2010 Chevrolet Camaro veered off the right side of the highway and struck a culvert. Walker was pronounced dead on scene by Miller County Coroner Dakota…
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Community
Couple Injured When SUV Struck by Semi on I-30
A Hot Springs couple was injured when their SUV was rear-ended by a semi on I-30 and sent off the highway and into a tree just after midnight Monday morning. According to their son, Kevin Hall, John and Linda Hall had been out driving and went the wrong direction while trying to return to Hot Springs. Kevin said he located them via a GPS that his sister was able to track online. Kevin said he…
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Politics
More Medicaid recipients subject to work requirement
Courtesy: Arkansas News Network Arkansas’s first-in-the-nation work requirement for certain Medicaid beneficiaries expanded in January to include some 45,000 additional people, according to a monthly report from the state Department of Human Services released on Friday. The new group subject to the rule includes the first cohort of beneficiaries in the 19-29 age range. Last year, the policy applied only to those ages 30-49. In 2018, 18,164 people on the Arkansas Works program — the…
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Obituaries
Earl H. Dudley
Mr. Earl H. Dudley, age 80 of Texarkana, Arkansas, formerly of De Ann passed away Friday February 15, 2019, in Texarkana. Earl was born on August 19, 1938, in Hope, Arkansas to Earl Little and Mary Louise Coefield Dudley. He was a retired Section Chief for Dallas Fire Department for 32 years and a member of the Texas Air National Guard. Earl was a loving and devoted husband, father and grandfather that enjoyed spending time…
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Razorbacks
Arkansas takes down Eastern Illinois 3-2 in Sunday action
Nate Allen Sports FAYETTEVILLE – After totaling 27 runs and 32 hits in Saturday’s lopsided 15-7 and 12-3 doubleheader sweep, the nationally No. 12 reigning national runner-up Arkansas Razorbacks needed a shortstop caught sacrifice fly, three sacrifice bunts and finally Heston Kjerstad’s ninth-inning RBI single to escape the Eastern Illinois Panthers, 3-2 Sunday at Baum-Walker Stadium. Sunday’s success before 2,382 again braving temperatures in the 30s las they did Saturday completed the SEC Razorbacks’ 3-game…
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Daily Devotionals
Are you the one?
Courtesy: Pastor Steve Ellison Many times in the Bible the Lord directs questions to specific individuals. I find it interesting and helpful to pay attention to the context and the answers to those questions. David gets his share of them. Second Samuel 7 recounts a time when David is firmly established as a powerful king, the nation of Israel was at peace, and David had moved into his newly constructed palace. David had time to…
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Razorbacks
Big MSU second-half dooms Arkansas 77-67 Saturday
By Nate Allen Sports FAYETTEVILLE – One of Arkansas worst ever second halves stretches at Walton Arena doomed the Razorbacks to a 77-67 SEC defeat Saturday night to the Mississippi State Bulldogs. The Razorbacks, leading 38-32 at half and scoring the first two points of the second half on Daniel Gafford free throws, for a 40-32 lead, went cold and kept turning it over during a 23-1 Mississippi State run before Mason Jones, adding a…
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Obituaries
Leola Dillard Goss
Funeral services for Leola Dillard Goss, 97, of Deer Park, TX, are scheduled for 3:00 pm Sunday, February 17, 2019, at South Fork Baptist Church with Bro. David Graves officiating. Burial will be in South Fork Cemetery, Gurdon, AR. Leola went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, February 15, 2019. She was born on May 3, 1921 in Gurdon, AR, to the late Will and Willis Dillard. At the age of 12,…
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Obituaries
Larry E. Hicks
Larry E. Hicks, age 72, of Bodcaw, Arkansas, passed away on Friday, February 15, 2019 in Texarkana, TX. He was born on April 4, 1946 in Magnolia, Arkansas to Julia “Verda” and Herbert Hicks. He was Mayor of Bodcaw for 38 years and was a retired chemist at Albemarle (Dow Chemical) in Magnolia, AR. He was an essential part of the Bodcaw Community from being Mayor to bringing natural gas and rural water to the…
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Razorbacks
Baseball Hogs sweep Eastern Illinois on Saturday
By Otis Kirk (Nate Allen Sports) FAYETTEVILLE — Arkansas and Connor Noland defeated Eastern Illinois 12-3 Saturday in the second game of a double header at Baum-Walker Stadium before 4,809 fans. Noland, a true freshman right-hander from Greenwood, pitched 4.2 innings exiting with the bases loaded and two outs in the top of the fifth with the Hogs leading 4-0. Kole Ramage came in and gave up a walk and infield hit to allow two…
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Community
Couple Injured Crashing Into Trees at I-30 Scales
A man and woman were rushed to the hospital for injuries they sustained in a single-vehicle crash at the weight scales on I-30 Friday night. The couple was traveling east on I-30 at the ARDOT weight scales at about 9:55 p.m. Friday when their Lincoln Navigator left the interstate and crashed into a group of large pine trees. According to a witness who was following them at the time, no brake lights ever came on…
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Announcements
Hale to make surprise appearance at 2019 Outdoor Expo
By Rick Kennedy, managing editor The 3rd Annual Ark-La-Tex Outdoor Expo got a distinct regional flavor as it was announced and confirmed late Thursday that one of Prescott’s favorite daughters, Rachel Hale, will be returning to the area as the opening act for the previously announced Kentucky Headhunters at Hempstead Hall on March 1. Hale will be the opening act at 6:30 p.m. that Friday, while the Kentucky Headhunters take the stage at 7:30 p.m.…
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Uncategorized
Arkansas hires Auburn’s Kenny Ingram as a defensive coach
By Otis Kirk (Nate Allen Sports Service) According to FootballScoop.com, Arkansas is hiring Auburn’s Kenny Ingram to coach defensive tackles. Ingram was the director of player relations at Auburn. He last held an on-field coaching job when he had the defensive tackles at the University of Cincinnati during the 2015 and 2016 seasons. He helped the 2015 Bearcats to a berth in the Hawaii Bowl. Ingram has extensive ties to Memphis, Tenn., an area that…
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Community
Hope Chamber releases list of upcoming events
Contributed Content The Hope/Hempstead Chamber of Commerce released a listing Friday afternoon of upcoming events and coffees for the rest of February and into March. The Chamber also said General Admission tickets for $21 are still available for the upcoming Chamber Annual Meeting on April 6. To purchase tickets: www.hempsteadhall.com FEBRUARY • Wednesday, February 20 – 9:30-11:00 – Community Coffee Host & Location: Rainbow of Challenges at ROC • Monday, February 25 – 5:30 PM…
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Community
Man Arrested for Allegedly Using Facebook to Arrange Sex with Minor
An undercover investigation by Hempstead County Investigators has resulted in an Ozan man being jailed for allegedly trying to convince an underage female via Facebook to meet him for sex. Sheriff James Singleton said investigators began on January 6 into allegations that 22-year-old Adam Walker, of Ozan, AR, was using Facebook Messenger in an attempt to entice a 15-year-old female to meet him for sex. Sheriff Singleton said officers began posing as the 15-year-old female…
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Community
HHS teacher Howard named among national honorees
Contributed Content Third-year Hope High School English teacher Courtney Howard is the “honorable mention” recipient among four teachers nationwide recognized in the 2019 National Association for Alternative Certification Outstanding New Educator Award selections. Honorees will be presented nationally at the NAAC Annual Conference in Washington, D.C., in March. “We are very proud of Courtney,” Hope Superintendent Dr. Bobby Hart said. “She is an important part of our instructional team and we value the work and…
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Community
America Saves Week touts personal savings
Contributed Content Never seem to have any money? America Saves Week, Feb. 25-March 2, could be the beginning of the end for your empty piggy bank. The Cooperative Extension Service is working as a partner with the Consumer Federation of America to mark America Saves Week and encourage everyone to take that first step toward greater financial security. “Learning to save can ease the stress of living paycheck to paycheck. Financial security brings peace of…
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Daily Devotionals
Let God build your fidelity
Courtesy: Daniel Bramlett Fidelity. Now there’s a word you don’t hear much anymore. A quick Google shows that it is used almost exclusively by the banking industry. For a few of us out there, fidelity has another meaning. It means to be sexually true to the one who heard you say “I do.” “C’mon, Daniel! That’s just old fashioned! Everybody fudges in that area every now and again.” It does seem that way, doesn’t it.…
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Community
Hope Police Reports
Courtesy: Hope Police Dept. WARRANTS: 02.09.19 April Underwood, 28, of Hope, Failure to Appear; Jessica Martin, 29, of Hope, Failure to Appear; Loretta Ferrell, 55, of Hope, Failure to Appear ACCIDENTS: 02.08.19 1407 hours in the 5500 block of Bill Clinton Dr. (2 vehicle Hit and Run) 1450 hours in the 200 block of N. Hervey St. (2 vehicle Hit and Run) 1618 hours in the 1000 block of E. Walker St. (1 vehicle) 1830…
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Community
Catholic Church serves up 61 years of spaghetti on March 5
By Rick Kennedy, managing editor On Tuesday, March 5, Our Lady of Good Hope Catholic Church in Hope will mark 61 years in its spaghetti cookings which have become annual tradition in the first months of the year in the Hope community. After being in early February last year, this year’s Annual Mardi Gras Spaghetti Lunch and Supper happens later, this time March 5, which coincides with a late Easter this year and a later…
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Community
Farmers Bank Relay Team Holding Valentine Bake Sale
If you’re looking for something sweet to share with your Valentine, the Relay for Life team at Farmers Bank invites you out today to get a great deal on homemade treats and help the team raise money for this year’s relay. The team’s Valentine Bake Sale has an assortment of treats including candy, chocolate covered strawberries, cakes, pies, cupcakes and cookies. The Bake is being held inside the main branch at the corner of Hazel…
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