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Announcements
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Obituaries
Gladys Smith
Mrs. Gladys Smith, age 85 of Stamps, Arkansas, passed away Wednesday June 29, 2022, at her home. Visitation will be 1:00pm to 2:00pm Monday July 4, 2022, at First Baptist Church of Stamps. Funeral service will be 2:00pm Monday July 4, 2022, at First Baptist Church of Stamps with burial to follow in Union Cemetery, Bodcaw. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of BRAZZEL/Oakcrest The Funeral Home of Hope, Eddie Brazzel director. www.brazzelfuenralhomes.com Full obituary will…
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Razorbacks
Starting OF Zack Gregory enters transfer portal
Razorback junior left fielder Zack Gregory (#3) from Keller, TX steals second base against Stanford at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha, NE. By Otis Kirk FAYETTEVILLE — Redshirt junior outfielder Zack Gregory has entered the transfer portal. Gregory, 5-10, 190, came to Arkansas from Keller (Texas) Timber Creek High School and is the biggest loss for Arkansas in the transfer portal to this point. He was one of the Arkansas captains this past season. Gregory played in…
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Announcements
Arkansas Commission approves new SWEPCO base rate, interim fuel adjustment
SHREVEPORT, La. (June 29, 2022) – Southwestern Electric Power Co., an American Electric Power company (Nasdaq: AEP), today announced the Arkansas Public Service Commission (APSC) has approved a base rate increase for SWEPCO customers in Arkansas, as well as an interim fuel adjustment for the 2021 winter storm fuel recovery cost. SWEPCO residential customers in Arkansas using 1,000 kilowatt-hours (kWh) will see a total increase of approximately $13.02 per month on their bill. The increase…
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Announcements
City of Prescott Trash Pickup Schedule for 4th of July
From the City of Prescott Sanitation Department: City offices and departments will be closed for the 4th of July holiday. Monday trash will be picked up on Tuesday. Tuesday trash will be picked up on Wednesday. Thursday and Friday trash will run as normal.
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Announcements
Community Coffee this week held at Hempstead County Library
The Hempstead County Library, which is one of the newest buildings in town on 500 South Elm, held its community coffee this morning in its meeting room. Served were tortilla chips with two selections of dip, spinach and nacho cheese, pigs in a blanket, ham and cheese sliders, a vegetable platter with ranch dressing, homemade chocolate chip cookies, peanut butter cookies, mini-cinnamon rolls, kiwi slices with white grapes, pieces of freshly cut pineapple and, for…
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Politics
Attorney General Rutledge Signs Bipartisan Letter Urging Congress to Protect Children and Take Action on THC Copycat Products
LITTLE ROCK – Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge joined a bipartisan letter to Congress urging action regarding copycat THC edibles. These products are designed to look like popular snack items and have increased accidental THC consumption in children. On June 16, the FDA issued a warning stating that between January 1, 2021 – May 31, 2022, National Poison Control Centers received 10,448 single substance exposure cases involving only edible products containing THC. Of these cases, 77% involved patients…
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Community
Employment Opportunity- SWAEC now taking resumes for Technology Coordinator
Southwest AR Education Cooperative Job Description: Job title: Technology Coordinator Wage status: Salary Schedule Reports to: Teacher Center Coordinator Days: 240 Dept\School: Main Building Date Revised: February, 2017 Primary purpose: The Technology Coordinator will be responsible for coordinating efforts with in the cooperative area to research, develop and offer professional development programs and technical support to SWAEC member districts. The Technology Coordinator will work with other educational specialist, organizations, agencies, and institutions of higher education…
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Politics
Westerman and Boozman Tour Ozark Powerhouse
WASHINGTON – U.S. Congressman Bruce Westerman (R-AR) and U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) toured the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) hydroelectric power plant in Ozark on Tuesday. Summer is the time of peak power usage and Ozark Powerhouse plays a critical role in ensuring the power grid has the capability to support the demand. Renewable energy sources such as coal, solar, wind and water are necessary to decrease the possibility of brownouts and blackouts. “It was an honor…
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Razorbacks
Hogs learn SEC opponents for 2022-23 Hoops (Men) from Otis
By Otis Kirk FAYETTEVILLE — Arkansas has learned its men’s conference basketball schedule for the 2022-23 season. Arkansas will play five teams both home and away including Alabama, Kentucky, LSU, Missouri and Texas A&M. The Razorbacks will additionally host Florida, Georgia, Ole Miss and Mississippi State while traveling to Auburn, South Carolina, Tennessee and Vanderbilt. Times and dates for all these games will be released at a later date. This is only the second time…
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Politics
Boozman and Westerman Tour Ozark Powerhouse
Senator Boozman, Col. Eric Noe, District Engineer and Commander of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Little Rock and Congressman Westerman during a tour of the Ozark Powerhouse. WASHINGTON––U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) and Congressman Bruce Westerman (R-AR) toured the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) hydroelectric power plant in Ozark on Tuesday. Summer is the time of peak power usage and Ozark Powerhouse plays a critical role in ensuring the power grid has the capability to…
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Announcements
Hope-Hempstead County Chamber of Commerce Seeking Large Watermelons
The Hope-Hempstead County Chamber of Commerce is seeking record size Watermelons for the 46th Annual Watermelon Festival. Are you or someone you know growing the record winning watermelon? These watermelons will be weighed and auction off during this years Watermelon Festival August 11th-13th. Chamber Director Christy Burns stated, “We can not wait to see how big the Watermelons will be this year!” “The Watermelon Weigh-In and Auction are very exciting events at the festival.” Please…
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Obituaries
Willie Pearl Whitney
Mrs. Willie Pearl Whitney, age 88 of Guernsey, Arkansas, passed away Friday June 24, 2022, in Hot Springs, Arkansas. She was born January 25, 1934 in Bright Star, Arkansas to James and Martha Couch Biddle. Willie retired from Champion Auto Parts. She was preceded in death by her parents, and husband Jay Whitney. Survivors include a half sister, Shirley Kilma; a half brother, Calvin Glover; great niece, Kara Ingersoll; nephew J.D. Arnold. Visitation will be…
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Obituaries
Dr. Mike Finley
Dr. Mike Finley, age 69 of Hope, Arkansas, passed away Sunday June 26, 2022, in Orange Beach Alabama. Dr. Finley is preceded in death by his parents, Virginia and George Finley. He is survived by his beloved wife of 28 years, Nancy Finley; a brother, Dennis Finley and wife Louanne of Myrtle Beach, SC; a sister, Angela Rose of Hot Springs,AR; four children, Chris Finley and wife Heidi of Fort Mill, SC; Kyle Finley of…
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Obituaries
Paul Poindexter
Mr. Paul Poindexter, age 65 of Shover Springs, passed away Tuesday June 28, 2022, in Plano Texas. 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.brazzelfuenralhomes.com
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Community
Cattle producers urged to monitor cattle for ticks; take preventative measures
From the University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture Research & Extension: FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Arkansas cattle producers are being urged to check their herds for unusual ticks and take measures to prevent transmission of theileriosis or other tick-related diseases. The warnings follow the recent finding of additional Asian longhorned ticks in northwest Arkansas by scientists with the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture. The invasive tick can transmit the Theileria orientalis parasite, which attacks blood cells. The…
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Community
SWARK.Today’s 2nd Annual “20 Under 50” Honorees Revealed
Click the image above to read all about the wonderful people who are making big strides in moving Hope and Hempstead County forward This special edition from SWARK.Today highlights 20 local individuals under the age of 50 who are making big contributions to Hope and Hempstead County. There are so many wonderful, interesting people out there and we are proud to recognize them and their achievements! This fascinating group of people hail from all walks…
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Community
Curry’s Community Feed Serves 142 citizens
The Community Feed at Curry’s Community Outreach served 142 citizens on Saturday. Pastor Ivory Curry said the Prescott Police Department and other volunteers were essential to the cause. “We are able to give some community service time to young people and also feed many members of the community,” Curry said. “I appreciate volunteers like the Prescott Police Department, Mrs. Hale, and many more for helping us give to our community.” The Community Feed occurs each…
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Politics
AG ALERT: Rutledge Warns of Skyrocketing Energy Prices During the Summer
LITTLE ROCK – As summer begins, Arkansas is likely to experience heat waves causing energy bill increases for many. Arkansans have already seen a tremendous rise in energy prices due to previous severe weather, inflation, supply chain issues, the cancellation of the Keystone XL pipeline, and the halting of domestic oil and gas drilling. Attorney General Leslie Rutledge is urging all Arkansans to take precautions to prepare their home and finances with the squelching summer months…
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Announcements
Hempstead County Library Community Coffee Wednesday, June 29
Hempstead County Library Community Coffee will be held tomorrow (Wednesday, June 29) 9:30am-11am at 500 S Elm St
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Razorbacks
Several Razorbacks in baseball transfer portal
By Otis Kirk FAYETTEVILLE — Several Arkansas baseball players have entered the transfer portal with some already finding a new destination. The latest to enter the transfer portal are a pair right-handed pitchers, Heston Tole and Gabriel Starks, as well as catcher Max Soliz Jr. They are all significant losses for the Hogs for various reasons. Soliz was the final catcher left on the roster. Michael Turner is out of eligibility and Dylan Leach entered…
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Announcements
Hempstead County Road Closure
From the offices of Judge Jerry Crane: Effective Tuesday, July 5, 2022 Hempstead County Road 2 will be closed for a Hazard Mitigation Project on replacing the culvert. This project is about a mile off Melrose Lane. The Project could take from 1 (one) month to 6 (six) months depending on the weather. Please drive with caution in this area and you will need to take an alternate route.We appreciate your cooperation in this matter!Respectfully,Judge Jerry T. Crane
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Community
Hope Junior Auxiliary receives warm welcome at Farmers’ Market
The Hope Junior Auxiliary hosted the Hospitality Table at the Hope Farmers’ Market to a warm welcome from vendors and market patrons. The ladies of JA brought tasty treats and coffee for participants and spent the morning enjoying fellowship with local farmers and residents. JA President Aley Mendoza said the organization was delighted to participate in this week’s market. “We are excited to be here!” Mendoza said. “We enjoy any activity which allows us to…
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Obituaries
Dr. George Michael “Mike” Finley
Dr. George Michael “Mike” Finley, age 69 of Hope, Arkansas, passed away Sunday June 26, 2022, in Orange Beach Alabama. Visitation will be 1:00pm to 2:00pm on Friday July 1, 2022, at BRAZZEL/Oakcrest 1001 South Main Hope, Arkansas 71801 Funeral service will be 2:00pm Friday July 1, 2022, at BRAZZEL/Oakcrest. Burial will follow at Memory Gardens. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of BRAZZEL/Oakcrest The Funeral Home of Hope, Eddie Brazzel Director. Online condolences: www.brazzelfuenralhomes.com Full…
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Announcements
Nana’s Kitchen, at crook of Rosston Road, holds ribbon-cutting
Nana’s Kitchen will be run by Erica Davlin (center, holding the scissors) and her husband Michael, (standing behind her in the dark shirt). The little store located where Shover merges into Rosston Road had a Chamber of Commerce ribbon-cutting today and has a new name and a scrumptious set of menu items. Now called Nana’s Kitchen, the store will offer candies, snacks, soft-drinks, sandwiches and hot lunch plates under its new owners Michael and Erica…
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