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Announcements
Log Truck Slams Into Train, No Injuries
At 6:44 p.m. this evening, Hope Central Dispatch received a call in reference to a log truck that had collided with a train. The accident occurred on West 3rd Street, on the Kiamichi Railroad Tracks. Upon arrival, HPD observed a tractor trailer log truck that was traveling West on 3rd Street, when the driver of the log truck struck the rear portion of a train that had not yet cleared the tracks. The log truck is owned…
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Politics
Governor Hutchinson to Receive COVID-19 Vaccine Monday
LITTLE ROCK – Governor Asa Hutchinson will receive his first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine Monday afternoon at the Arkansas Department of Health. WHAT: Governor Hutchinson to Receive COVID-19 Vaccine WHEN: 3 p.m. | Monday, January 18, 2021WHERE: Arkansas Department of Health Auditorium …
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Governor Asa Hutchinson’s Schedule: January 17 – January 23
LITTLE ROCK – The following is a list of public appearances by Governor Asa Hutchinson from Sunday, January, 17, 2021, through Saturday, January 23, 2021:Tuesday, January 19, 2021LITTLE ROCKGovernor’s Weekly COVID-19 Press Briefing1:30 p.m.Live StreamYOUTUBEGovernor’s Conference RoomState CapitolLittle Rock, ArkansasSchedule is subject to change. For further updates from Governor Hutchinson, follow on Facebook or Twitter (@AsaHutchinson).
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Politics
Governor Hutchinson’s Weekly Address
My Goals for the 93rd General Assembly Governor Hutchinson’s weekly radio address can be found in MP3 format and downloaded HERE.LITTLE ROCK – The 93rd General Assembly convened this week, and today I’d like to talk about the goals that I shared with legislators in my State of the State address. I expect legislation that will boost our economy from tax cuts to reduced regulations. We need laws that will assure that our police officers…
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Governor Hutchinson Provides Today’s COVID-19 Update
LITTLE ROCK – Governor Asa Hutchinson provided today’s update on Arkansas’s COVID-19 response.In its Friday update, the Arkansas Department of Health reported 3,124 new cases; 25,613 active cases; 1,314 hospitalized, which is up 13 from Thursday; 226 on ventilators, which is down 15 from Thursday; deaths added today, 35, for a total of 4,263; a total of 267,635 cases; 194,855 recoveries; PCR tests, 12,937; antigen tests, 3,757.The Health Department reported that the top counties for…
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Obituaries
Wanda Lucille Horne
Wanda Lucille Horne, 69 of North Little Rock, AR passed away January 12, 2021 peacefully at home surrounded by her family. Wanda was born on July 14, 1951 in Hope, AR to Buck Williams and Valdeen Lafferty Williams. To her, family was everything in life. She loved spending time with them. Her happy place was with her family around any beach, pool, or lake. In her spare time, Wanda loved to work in the garden…
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Obituaries
Bonnie Shapley
Bonnie Shapley passed away Thursday, January 14, 2021 in a local hospital. Services are pending at this time.
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Joel Yates
Joel Yates passed away Thursday, January 14, 2021 in Texarkana. Services are pending at this time.
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Obituaries
Ruth Edna Jones Hicks
Ruth Edna Jones Hicks was born July 10, 1939 to Jesse Erchant Jones and Eva Mae Carlton Jones of Emmet Arkansas. She was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, Clovis Jackson Hicks, her parents, and her in-laws William and Minnie Hicks of Cove Arkansas, a brother – Jesse Royce (Pete) Jones, two brothers-in-law – Bill Long of League City Texas and Buddy McKamie of Emmet Arkansas, a niece – Laura Janine Long…
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Obituaries
James R. “Buddy” Wilson
Mr. James R. “Buddy” Wilson, age 88 of Columbus, Arkansas passed away Friday, January 15, 2021 at his home. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time but will be announced by BRAZZEL/Oakcrest The Funeral Home of Hope, Eddie Brazzel, Director. Online condolences: www.brazzelfuneralhomes.com
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Announcements
Apply for University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana Foundation Scholarships by February 15
Casey Curtis, Communications Director HOPE, AR – January 15, 2021 The University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana Foundation provides over 120 privately funded scholarships to UAHT students in all areas of study. The deadline to apply for spring semester Foundation scholarships is Monday, February 15, 2021. To apply, visit https://uaht.awardspring.com/. For more information, call 870-722-8174 or email leigh.quillin@uaht.edu.
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Razorbacks
Arkansas vs. Alabama Advance
Nate Allen FAYETTEVILLE – On the Tuesday night before Arkansas lived the nightmare of trailing the Louisiana State University Tigers by 31 points during the first half of a SEC game the Razorbacks would lose, 92-76 at LSU’s Maravich Center in Baton Rouge, Alabama’s Crimson Tide lived the eternal SEC men’s basketball dream. The Tide thrashed the league’s basketball bluest blue blood, Kentucky, 85-65 at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Ky. By Wednesday night Alabama Coach…
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Arkansas Bounces Back, Beats Florida, 84-80
Mario Bravante UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS WOMEN’S BASKETBALL Online Version: https://arkansasrazorbacks.com/arkansas-bounces-back-beats-florida-84-80/ FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – The nationally 17th Arkansas Razorbacks basketball women, now 11-4 overall, 2-3 in the SEC, bounced back off Sunday’s heartbreaking final seconds loss to nationally No. 7 Texas A&M at Bud Walton Arena, by Thursday night at Walton holding off Florida, 84-80.The Gators, now 7-6 overall, 0-5 in the SEC, belied their record as Arkansas coach Mike Neighbors feared cutting into a 14-points Arkansas lead…
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Politics
Governor Hutchinson Provides Today’s COVID-19 Update
LITTLE ROCK – Governor Asa Hutchinson provided today’s update on Arkansas’s COVID-19 response. In its Thursday update, the Arkansas Department of Health reported 2,491 new cases; 24,740 active cases; 1,295 hospitalized, which is down 67 from Wednesday; 241 on ventilators, which is down 14 from Wednesday; deaths added today, 42, for a total of 4,228; a total of 264,511 cases; 193,321 recoveries; PCR tests, 12,294; antigen tests, 3,161. The Health Department reported that the top counties for new cases…
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Politics
Governor Hutchinson to Attend Jobs Announcement in Fort Smith
LITTLE ROCK – Governor Asa Hutchinson will attend an economic development and jobs announcement in Fort Smith on Friday.WHAT: Governor Hutchinson to Attend Jobs Announcement in Fort Smith WHEN: 10:00 a.m. | Friday, January 15, 2021WHERE: Fort Smith Chamber of Commerce 612 Garrison AvenueFort Smith, Arkansas NOTE – This event is closed to the public and limited media will…
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Announcements
Hurts Donuts Comes to the HUB
It was a busy day at the HUB downtown this morning as The Hurt’s Donut Truck pulled into Hope, sirens blaring, in their Emergency Donut Vehicle. Many locals and even people from out of town showed up to be sure they got a chance to taste the donuts that had the whole town buzzing. So many people in fact, that Hempstead County Deputies had to come out to direct the three lanes of traffic that…
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Announcements
MAE ESTES SIGNS WITH PLAID FLAG MUSIC
Press Release January 15, 2021 – Nashville, TN – Plaid Flag Music announces the signing of Mae Estes to a worldwide publishing deal with the Nashville-based firm. “We patiently searched for the perfect addition to our music family,” said Kendall Warren, Co-Founder of PFM. “Our patience was rewarded when we met Mae Estes. Her music and personality captivated us from the first time we heard her.” An Arkansas native, Estes has been writing songs since…
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Razorbacks
Florida Game Tip Time Moved To 7:30 p.m.
UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS WOMEN’S BASKETBALL Online Version: https://arkansasrazorbacks.com/florida-game-tip-time-moved-to-730-p-m/ FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – The 17th-ranked Arkansas’ Razorbacks women’s basketball game versus the Florida Gators tonight at Walton Arena now will tip off at 7:30 p.m. instead of the original 7 p.m. so it can be televised by the SEC Network.
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LSU Clobbers Hogs
Nate Allen FAYETTEVILLE – Off what Eric Musselman no doubt hopes will be the worst 14 minutes of a first half the Razorbacks ever endure as he coaches them, Arkansas eventually fell, 92-76 to the LSU Tigers in Wednesday night’s SEC game at LSU’s Maravich Center in Baton Rouge, La. Seldom defending, seldom scoring, and with 11 first-half turnovers seldom even maintaining the ball, the Razorbacks trailed 44-13 at 6:10 of the first half. To…
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Politics
Governor Announces Ready for Life Initiative To Enhance Workforce, Improve Link With Employers
LITTLE ROCK – Ready for Life, an initiative for those who want to improve their skills or change careers as well as gather career and employment data from business and industry, will strengthen the state’s workforce and offer business leaders better information about the state’s talent pool, Governor Asa Hutchinson said at a press conference today.“This initiative combines a gold mine of information about educational and employment opportunities that will make it easier for Arkansans…
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Obituaries
Marcia Louise Rhodes
Mrs. Marcia Louise Rhodes, age 67 of Caney, Arkansas, passed away Wednesday, January 13, 2021 at her home. She was born August 24, 1953 to Everett and Laverne Pruitt. Marcia had retired from Hillcrest Nursing Center as hairdresser and activities coordinator and was a member of Morris Baptist Church. She greatly loved spending time with family; whether it was farming and fishing or just sitting around after Sunday dinner. She is preceded in death by…
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Politics
Governor Hutchinson Provides Today’s COVID-19 Update
LITTLE ROCK – Governor Asa Hutchinson provided today’s update on Arkansas’s COVID-19 response.In its Wednesday update, the Arkansas Department of Health reported 2,467 new cases; 25,095 active cases; 1,362 hospitalized, which is up 8 from Tuesday; 255 on ventilators, which is up 4 from Tuesday; deaths added today, 65, for a total of 4,186; a total of 262,020 cases; 191,412 recoveries; PCR tests, 8,581; antigen tests, 4,778.The Health Department reported that the top counties for…
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Announcements
Yerger to Pivot Thursday to Virtual
HOPE – The Yerger Middle School campus of the Hope Public Schools will pivot to an all virtual format Thursday, Jan. 14, as a result of COVID-19 concerns, HPS Superintendent Dr. Bobby Hart announced today.“Due to the number of quarantined staff, Yerger Middle School will pivot to a virtual setting for students and staff beginning Thursday, January 14, only,” Dr. Hart said. “The Yerger campus will open for Flex Friday on Friday, January 15.”Hart said…
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Announcements
Semi & Mustang Collide, No Injuries
This afternoon at 1:57 pm Central Dispatch notified Hempstead County Deputies that an accident had occured at the intersection of Highway 67 West and Melrose Lane. Upon arrival Deputies observed a semi-tractor trailer that had collided with a Ford Mustang. Arkansas State Police was called to the scene to conduct an investigation. According to preliminary reports, the driver of the Ford Mustang was traveling South on Melrose Lane, as she proceeded through the intersection she…
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Politics
ATTORNEY GENERAL ALERT: Don’t Throw Away Your Stimulus Debit Card
LITTLE ROCK – The Internal Revenue Service and U.S. Treasury Department have begun delivering a second round of Economic Impact Payments (EIP), or stimulus payments, as a part of the Coronavirus Response and Relief Appropriations Act of 2021 to millions of Americans who received the first round of payments in 2020. The IRS began sending the initial round of payments in late December 2020 by direct deposit and by mailing checks or debits cards. Arkansans who…
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