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Sports
SEC ESTABLISHES FOOTBALL GAME CANCELLATION AND RESCHEDULING POLICIES
BIRMINGHAM, Alabama (September 18, 2020) – The Southeastern Conference announced on Friday policies and parameters for football game cancellations, rescheduling of games and no-contest declarations for the 2020 season as the SEC continues to monitor developments related to COVID-19. To play a football game, the SEC has established minimum thresholds of at least 53 scholarship players available to participate and the following minimum number of position scholarship players available to begin a game: seven (7)…
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Politics
Boozman Applauds Additional COVID-19 Relief for Farmers and Ranchers
WASHINGTON–U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR), a senior member of the Senate Agriculture, Nutrition, & Forestry Committee, praised the Trump administration’s announcement of a second round of assistance to farmers and ranchers negatively affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. President Donald Trump and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Sonny Perdue announced up to $14 billion of additional assistance will be made available to agricultural producers who continue to face market disruptions and associated costs because of…
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Politics
Boozman Urges HHS to Protect 340B Prescription Drug Pricing Program
WASHINGTON- U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) called on the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to prevent pharmaceutical companies from undermining the 340B Drug Pricing Program and for the agency to provide certainty to hospital participants. The 340B drug pricing program is providing flexibility to more than 40 Arkansas medical facilities to help lower drug prices. The program requires prescription drugs be sold at a discounted price to safety net hospitals, rural health…
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Announcements
Bus Fogging Guards Rider Safety
Ken MClemore HOPE – A program of twice-daily disinfectant fogging of all 23 buses in the current Hope Public Schools fleet is one step in a continuing program of practices to guard rider safety. HPS Transportation/Facilities Director Maurice Henry said parents can remain confident the HPS is following Arkansas Department of Health and Arkansas Department of Education guidance during the COVID-19 health crisis. “We want to thank the parents of the students who ride the…
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Announcements
Hope, Prescott Football Game Cancelled
Ken MClemore HOPE – The non-conference rivalry football clash between the Hope Bobcats and the Prescott Curley Wolves set for tonight has been cancelled because of COVID-19. Hope Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Bobby Hart said he was contacted Thursday night by Prescott Superintendent Robert Poole regarding a COVID-19 issue in Prescott. “While we regret that this contest will not be played, we understand and support the Prescott administration’s decision to cancel,” Dr. Hart said. “We…
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Announcements
Registration for Fall Walk Across Arkansas is Open
Terrie James, CEA-Staff Chair Hempstead County If your fitness routine has lagged due to COVID-19 or for other reasons, you might need a new challenge to get back on track. Walk Across Arkansas can help. Registration is open (began September 8) for 2020 Fall Walk Across Arkansas for the dates of September 21 – November 15. The eight-week exercise program is organized each spring and fall by the Cooperative Extension Service, part of the University…
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Razorbacks
Rakeem Boyd All-SEC 2nd Team
Nate Allen FAYETTEVILLE – Senior Rakeem Boyd was the lone Arkansas Razorback voted by SEC head football coaches to their Preseason All-SEC teams announced Thursday in Birmingham, Ala. The 14 SEC coaches voted Boyd, rushing 1,133 yards last season even as the Hogs struggled through a 2-10 overall/0-8 in the SEC season, to their Preseason All-SEC second team. 2020 Preseason Coaches All-SEC Football Team (* – ties) First Team Preseason All-SEC OFFENSE: TE Kyle…
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Announcements
Henderson Theatre sets September performances
Sept. 17, 2020 Henderson State University Theatre will present three performances of Welcome to the Moon and Other Plays Sept. 24, 25, and 26. Performances begin at 7:30 p.m. outdoors at the entrance to Arkansas Hall. From the mind of Pulitzer prize-winning playwright John Patrick Shanley comes a collection of six short plays with a perfect blend of humor and sincerity. The audience will experience love and fear, joy and pain, and a good old-fashion…
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Politics
Governor Hutchinson Releases Statement on Today’s COVID-19 Numbers
LITTLE ROCK – Governor Asa Hutchinson released the following statement on today’s COVID-19 numbers: “The increased use of antigen point-of-care testing is encouraging. This shows our investment in point-of-care testing is helping address the new demand for rapid tests on our K-12 and college campuses. Today’s report includes almost 10,000 tests between the PCR tests and the antigen tests. Of course, this means we identified new cases, and this will allow our more than 770 contact…
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Announcements
Troop 5 Camps At Donald Sitzes’ Farm
Troop 5 camped at Dr. Donald Sitzes’ farm near Tollette September 11-13. There was lots of fishing, cooking and eating going on the 25 acre lake. Fishing Merit Badge participants were required to catch fish, clean fish, cook and eat them. Dr. Sitzes taught the class how to properly fillet their fish. A great time was had by all, the weather was very nice and several guests visited during the weekend. Senior Patrol Leader Hunter…
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Politics
Boozman Supports Strengthening Protections for Servicemembers and their Families
WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) is pushing for improvements to the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA). Boozman joined his colleagues to introduce two pieces of legislation to amend the law and better serve the needs of the men and women of the military and their families. On average, military families move every two to three years. For military spouses, frequent relocations disrupt careers and require them to spend thousands of hours and dollars to continue…
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Announcements
Online Students to be Assessed
Ken MClemore HOPE – The beginning of year STAR literacy and math assessment required for all public school students in Arkansas will be administered on campus at Beryl Henry Elementary School for all BHE Hope from Home Virtual Academy students. The assessment will be conducted in two sessions Sept. 22 at 8:30 a.m. for fifth grade students and Sept. 23 at 8:30 a.m. for sixth grade students. “The assessment will be given in the Beryl…
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Daily Devotionals
Is the End Near?
Daniel Bramlett We’ve watched the growing wildfires in the Western US with more and more compassion. Thousands of people are being displaced as fires sweep through their towns and neighborhoods, taking many of their homes to the ground. I can’t imagine the grief that must come in waves as a family knows not only is their home lost but also their way of life. It will take years to reclaim what the fires of 2020…
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Announcements
The Hope City Board Discusses Ordinances and Atwoods Parking Lot
The Hope City Board met this week, September 15 at the Hope Fair Park Community Center for their first in person meeting since the pandemic began. Having it here allowed the board members and members of the audience to properly social distance and meet while still following COVID-19 guidelines. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Steve Montgomery. The board reviewed and approved the minutes from their last meeting after invocation and the pledge. …
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Razorbacks
Pittman Talks Football
Nate Allen FAYETTEVILLE – On his radio show Wednesday night, Arkansas Coach Sam Pittman announced two fifth-year seniors, one third-year senior and the graduate transfer quarterback who didn’t arrive until last January have been voted the Razorbacks 2020 captains. Linebacker Grant Morgan of Greenwood, defensive tackle Jonathan Marshall of Shepherd, Texas, third-year junior college transfer running back Rakeem Boyd and former Florida Gators starting quarterback Feleipe Franks are the player voted team captains, Pittman said.…
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Obituaries
Ann Wade
Mrs. Ann Wade, age 83 of Hope, Arkansas passed away Wednesday, September 16, 2020 in Shreveport, Louisiana. She was born June 21, 1937 in Bearden, AR to Leonard and Elizabeth Sorrells Quarles. Mrs. Ann or “Annie Jewel”, as she was most commonly known, worked for 25 years as a bookkeeper at Western Auto, as well as working alongside her beloved husband at Glen’s Boot and Shoe Service for 42 years. Ms. Ann will be remembered…
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Announcements
Mass Flu Week to be Held at Hempstead County Health Unit
The Hempstead County Health Unit will be holding a Mass Flu Week, scheduled for September 21, 2020 thru September 25, 2020. It will be a drive up flu clinic and will be stationed in the back parking lot of the Health Unit. The Hempstead County Health Unit is located at 808 West 5th Street in Hope. If you have any questions please contact the administrator, Debbie Howard at 870-777-2191. You can download information about the…
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Announcements
HHS Tennis Near Mid-point
Ken MClemore The Hope High School Bobcat and Ladycat tennis teams are past the mid-point in the 2020 season with mixed results to date. But, Coach Gerald Bennett is building experience in his teams, particularly among the Ladycat netters. Team members include, from front and left to right, Ammy Garcia first row; Marisol Reyes and Jaci Johnson, second row; Edith Dominguez, Michelle Mayo-Cortez and Yoshigel Gonzales, third row; Priscilla Moreno, Amber Cisneros, Halee Ward, and…
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HHS Golf Shows Improvement
Improvement through the season has been a key for the Hope High School Bobcat and Ladycat golfers. Coach Bryce Cash said the focus for the six HHS team members are focused on improving for district play. Team members include, left to right, Jared Santifer, Calvin Haynes, Richard Ware, Emily Miller, Ashlyn Courtney, and Dallas Corbett. – Ken McLemore/Hope Public Schools Ken MClemore HOPE – Hope High School Bobcat Golf Coach Bryce Cash is pleased with…
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Obituaries
Tommy Bernice Fulton
Tommy Bernice Fulton, age 88, passed from this life to eternal rest September 14, 2020 at Rush Memorial Hospital in Meridian, Mississippi. She was born one of seven children to Johnny Gilbert and Clara Frances Wilson on September 13, 1932 in Dierks, Arkansas. She loved the Lord and was a member of Pleasant Springs Baptist Church in McCaskill, Ar. She worked at Prescott sewing factory and later in life was a security guard for both…
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Announcements
Limited Ticket Sales For Prescott Game
Ken Mclemore HOPE – A total of 115 general admission tickets have been allotted for Hope fans for seating at Friday’s football game between regional rivals Hope High School and Prescott High School. HHS Bobcat Head Coach Phillip Turner said all tickets will be general admission and are $5 each. Turner said tickets will be pre-sold on a first come, first serve basis Wednesday and Thursday from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the MAC…
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Razorbacks
Arkansas Razorback Football
Nate Allen FAYETTEVILLE – Though a linebacker by trade, Grant Morgan also plays on Razorbacks special teams. So for his first opportunity as a Razorback, the fifth-year senior from Greenwood relishes having a full-time special teams coordinator as much as the punters and place-kickers do. The Razorbacks had no special teams coordinator during Morgan’s two years under Bret Bielema and first year under Chad Morris. Barry Lunney had the title last year but was busy coaching…
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Obituaries
Ricky R. Roberts
Mr. Ricky R. Roberts, age 65 of Prescott, Arkansas passed away Tuesday, September 14, 2020 in Arkadelphia, Arkansas. He was born January 24, 1955 in Houston, Texas to Ruel and Katherine Kidd Roberts. He is preceded in death by his parents and four brothers; Ruel E. Roberts, Billy E. Roberts, John T. Roberts, and Richard Roberts.Survivors include his son; Derick Ray Roberts, six brothers; Marion Roberts, James Roberts, Jerry Wayne Roberts, Joe Joe Roberts, Larry…
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Announcements
Hope City Board Meeting LIVE
The Hope City board meeting will be LIVE here at 7PM. Tune in to watch.
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