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Obituaries
Julia Elizabeth Wicker
Mrs. Julia Elizabeth Wicker, age 85 of Prescott, AR passed away Monday, August 10, 2020. She was born October 14, 1934 in Prescott, AR to Lawrence Columbus (LC) and Edith Collins Dickerson. Elizabeth loved the outdoors: hunting, fishing, and camping. She loved to read and keep up with the gossip through the Enquirer and the Globe. She completed the crossword puzzle every week and mailed it in for prizes, occasionally winning. She loved to cook…
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Announcements
Upcoming ServSafe Course
There will be a ServSafe Course on Sept 8 and Sept. 10, 2020 at Southwest AR Research & Extension Center, 382 Hwy 174 N., Hope AR 71801 Class will be from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. The participation fee is $140.00; this is text, test, and 9 hours of instruction. Certificate Exam day and time is Sept 10th at approx. 1:00 pm. If you have already taken the class and just need to retest the…
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Announcements
Improvements to Highway 195 in Hempstead County Will Require Weekend Closure
NR-20-229-ADownload HEMPSTEAD COUNTY (8-12) – Construction work on Highway 195 will require a weekend closure in Hempstead County, according to Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) officials. Weather permitting, crews will close Highway 195 to through traffic at the intersections of Highways 355 and 73 from 6:00 p.m. on Friday, August 14 until 9:00 a.m. on Monday, August 17. Detours will be in place at these intersections that will allow local traffic, but no traffic will…
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Nevada County Quorum Court Discusses Logging Ordinance, Jail Budget and More at Monthly Meeting
The Nevada County Quorum Court met Tuesday, August 11 for their monthly regular meeting to discuss matters on the agenda. The meeting was called to order by County Judge Mark Glass and began with invocation followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. The court reviewed the minutes and financials from their last meeting and motioned to approve them. Haley Rice was introduced at the meeting as the new 4-H Program Assistant. She shared that she is…
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Announcements
Watermelon Weighoff Coming September 5 at Old Washington Farmer’s Market
On Saturday, September 5, the Old Washington Farmer’s Market will host an official watermelon weigh-off site for the Great Pumpkin Commonwealth in Washington, Arkansas. The Great Pumpkin Commonwealth provides official venues for growers to weigh several varieties of fruit and vegetables, including watermelons, across the country. They then give prizes for the largest weighed item of its type across the country. Due to the COVID-19 situation, masks will be required to be worn by everyone at…
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Announcements
Senator Boozman Continues to Urge Improvements of VA Policies for Suicide Prevention
WASHINGTON— U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) continues to urge improvements to Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) policies in order to prevent veteran suicides and is now calling on the House of Representatives to pass the Commander John Scott Hannon Veterans Mental Health Care Improvement Act in order to reassure America’s veterans that their best days are ahead of them. In a speech on the Senate floor applauding the recent Senate passage of landmark veteran mental health and suicide…
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Announcements
New Alert: Flash Flood Watch Until 1PM CDT
The National Weather Service in Shreveport has issued a Flood Watch for portions of southwest Arkansas…southeastOklahoma and northeast Texas, including the following areas, insouthwest Arkansas, Columbia, Hempstead, Howard, Lafayette, LittleRiver, Miller, Nevada and Sevier. In southeast Oklahoma,McCurtain. In northeast Texas, Bowie and Cass.Until 1 PM CDT this afternoonRainfall totals of 2 to 4 inches, with isolated higher amounts of5 to in excess of 8 inches will be possible.Flooding may occur in urban and poor drainage…
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Announcements
Virtual Academy Videos Offered by HPS
Ken McLemore HOPE – A series of videos and other information for Hope Public Schools parents whose students have elected to begin school in the HPS Hope from Home Virtual Academy is now available. HPS Superintendent Dr. Bobby Hart said today after duplications were removed from registrations a total of 950 students have enrolled in the virtual academy to begin school on Aug. 24. “We are thrilled to have this number of students enrolled in…
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Announcements
City of Hope Parks, Recreation & Tourism Department Now Accepting Applications for Administrative Assistant
Available Position with the City of Hope: The PARKS, RECREATION & TOURISM Department is accepting applications for an Administrative Assistant. Applicants must be 21 years of age and free of any felony convictions as well as a person of good character and reputation. Successful applicant will be required to pass a drug test. The job requires working in a fast-paced environment, meeting deadlines, working closely with the public, taking reservations for city facilities and answering…
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Razorbacks
Razorback Football Feature; Tyson Morris
FAYETTEVILLE – Of the three places he’s called home, Tyson Morris for now deems his last the best. Morris mostly grew up in Helena which he treasures. He moved to Fayetteville where his mother, Synetra Morris, is an assistant principal. Tyson is a proud Fayetteville High and state football champion graduate. He continues in Fayetteville but in a different environment. As a Razorback the fifth-year senior receiver follows the athletic though different sport footsteps of his…
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Announcements
Flash Flood Warning In Effect Until 12:00PM CDT in Hempstead & Nevada Counties
…FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1030 AM CDT THIS MORNING FOR COLUMBIA, HEMPSTEAD, HOWARD, LAFAYETTE, CENTRAL LITTLE RIVER, MILLER, NEVADA, SEVIER AND NORTHEASTERN BOWIE COUNTIES… At 8:36 AM CDT, local law enforcement reported flash flooding in Texarkana, Arkansas. Between 5 and 8 inches of rain have fallen. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD…Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing flash flooding. SOURCE…Law enforcement. IMPACT…Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and…
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Two Razorbacks Advance to Match Play at U.S. Amateur
BANDON, Ore. – Arkansas juniors Julian Perico and Segundo Oliva Pinto are each advancing to match play after finishing among the top 64 after two rounds of stroke play at the 2020 USGA U.S. Amateur Championship at Bandon Dunes Golf Resort. TV coverage for the Round of 64 matches will be on Peacock Network (free streaming service) from 5-6 pm (CT) and on the Golf Channel from 6-8 pm (CT). Perico had rounds of 67-71 for…
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Obituaries
Marilyn Elaine Cason
Marilyn Elaine Cason, age 74, of Prescott, Arkansas passed away Tuesday, August 11, 2020 in Prescott. She was born June 10, 1946 to Garland and Mary Barrong Craig. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, John Cason; two brothers, Gerald and Wayne Craig; one sister, Judy Butle Marcum; and one grandson, Dusty Harris. Marilyn is survived by her two sons, Wendell Cason of Prescott, AR and Johnny Cason of Forney, TX; two…
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Obituaries
Martha Lou Campbell Powell
Martha Lou Campbell Powell, age 85, of Hope, Arkansas passed away Monday, August 10, 2020 in Hope. She was born February 18, 1935 in Princeton, Texas to Merle Oscar and Martha Strickland Campbell. She was a homemaker that enjoyed her 11am “stories” on the television and a fierce competitor when playing canasta with the family. Martha Lou was a Baptist and her favorite way to show her love was to make you a homecooked meal.…
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Politics
Governor Hutchinson to Provide COVID-19 Update in Monticello Tomorrow At 1:30 pm
LITTLE ROCK – Governor Asa Hutchinson will provide an update to media in Monticello tomorrow afternoon regarding Arkansas’s COVID-19 response. WHAT: Governor Hutchinson to Provide COVID-19 Update in MonticelloWHEN: 1:30 p.m. | Wednesday, August 12, 2020 WHERE: UAM Student Success Center Room 102 350 University Drive Monticello, Arkansas WATCH: …
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Announcements
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Announcements
Baptist Health Hospitals Receive National Honors from American Heart Association for Stroke Care Quality
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – The American Heart Association recently honored five Baptist Health hospitals for their commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment based on nationally recognized, research-based guidelines. The AHA, along with its American Stroke Association division, recognized Baptist Health-Little Rock and Baptist Health-Fort Smith with the Get With The Guidelines Stroke Gold Plus Award with Target: Stroke Honor Roll. Also receiving Get with the Guidelines awards were: Baptist Health-Conway, Stroke…
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Nursing Class Receives 100 Percent First Time Pass Rates
August 11, 2020 Henderson State University’s graduating pre-licensure BSN nursing class of 2020 received 100 percent first time pass rates on the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) for new nurses. The NCLEX exam is a standardized exam that each state board of nursing uses to determine whether or not a candidate is prepared for entry-level nursing practice after completing an accredited nursing degree. These are the results for the class of 2020 and not the…
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Announcements
Henderson Dietetics Program Receives Continued Accreditation
August 11, 2020 Henderson State University’s dietetics program has been granted continued accreditation through 2028. Following an extensive and multi-faceted review process, the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) last week approved the reaccreditation. “Overall, obtaining and retaining accreditation is an ongoing and arduous process,” said Penny Whelchel, assistant professor and dietetics program director. “But it is a worthwhile endeavor as it encourages continuous program improvement and provides an assurance of educational…
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Razorbacks
Feleipe Franks Unitas On Watch List
Nate Allen FAYETTEVILLE – Though he’s never thrown a pass for the Razorbacks, Feleipe Franks arm already is viewed potentially golden. The graduate transfer to the University of Arkansas via the University of Florida, former Gators starting quarterback become Arkansas first-team quarterback entering preseason practice was named Tuesday to the Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Watch List. The Award, named for Unitas, the late NFL Hall of Fame quarterback, annually honors the top senior quarterback set…
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The Big Ten & Pac 12 Cancels 2020 Season
Nate Allen FAYETTEVILLE – The Big Ten and the Pac 12 Tuesday cancelled their 2020 football season and all of their 2020 fall sports with hopes to play some sort of football season in the spring should conditions from the ongoing worldwide COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic improve. “The mental and physical health and welfare of our student-athletes has been at the center of every decision we have made regarding the ability to proceed forward,” Big Ten Commissioner…
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UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS GYMNASTICS Program-Record 12 Gymbacks Earn WCGA All-Academic Award
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | Tuesday, August 11, 2020 – ONLINE VERSION: https://bit.ly/3fMOvqK FAYETTEVILLE – Head gymnastics coach Jordyn Wieber and the Arkansas Razorback gymnastics team saw a program-record 12 Gymbacks named to the 2020 WCGA All-Academic team, announced by the WCGA on Tuesday. The Gymbacks who earned the honor include Sophia Carter, Katarina Derrick, Amanda Elswick, Kiara Gianfagna, Kennedy Hambrick, Madison Hickey, Sydney Laird, Bailey Lovett, Carissa Patton, Kirby Rathjen, Claire Rogers and Jessica Yamzon. Their…
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Obituaries
Doris Marie Morrow Burke
Mrs. Doris Marie Morrow Burke, age 90 of Prescott, AR went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday August 10, 2020. She was born on August 8, 1930 in Prescott, AR to Rev. Robert and Mary Etta Morrow Henry. Mrs. Burke was a beautician and business owner of Kristi’s Beauty Salon in Prescott for 25 years. She had the gift of hospitality and loved cooking for her family and friends. She was…
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Announcements
Baptist Health Hospitals Receive National Honors for Stroke Care Quality
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – The American Heart Association recently honored five Baptist Health hospitals for their commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment based on nationally recognized, research-based guidelines. The AHA, along with its American Stroke Association division, recognized Baptist Health-Little Rock and Baptist Health-Fort Smith with the Get With The Guidelines Stroke Gold Plus Award with Target: Stroke Honor Roll. Also receiving Get with the Guidelines awards were: Baptist Health-Conway, Stroke Gold…
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Obituaries
Lee James Matlock
Reflections of His Life Brother Lee James Matlock Brother Lee James Matlock, age 51 of Stamps, Arkansas was born on Friday, March 14, 1969 to Floyd Matlock Sr. and Velma Lee Alfonzo Matlock. Lee proved to be a hardworking and fun-loving person throughout his journey. He worked as a carpenter for many years and loved pit bulls like no other.He was also a phenomenal father and grandfather until the day he passed away. Lee departed…
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