Sammie Swan Jr., age 74, a native of Hope, Arkansas, passed away on Monday, November 17, 2025, at United Regional Hospital in Wichita Falls, Texas. May he rest in peace. Service information to follow.

Sunday, November 16, 2025, marked the close of an iron-willed life when Jimmy Stuart passed away. He was born April 12, 1961, ...

Jessie Marie Kimble was born March 11, 1961, to India Mae Kimble in Plain Dealing, Louisiana. She attended Plain Dealing High School. She worked for 32 years at Tyson Foods, where she met Carl Stuard.

ROSSTON – Rosston City Council met on Monday, November 10th in City Hall. After the prayer and the pledge, minutes from the previous meeting were approved. This included the Budget report in which it ...

HOPE – The Tuesday night (11/18) Hope City Board session entered into a public meeting at the start regarding Utility System Revenue Bonds. Ryan Bowman and Taylor Marshall with Friday Firm and Jason ...

The Washington City Council met November 18th for the regular meeting. The meeting started late due to discussion on a police event that happened recently. The last meeting’s minutes were approved, ...

The Hope Water and Light Commission met at 5:30pm Tuesday (11-18). They considered and passed a motion to issue $9,975,000 in ...

The Hempstead County Farm Bureau Women’s Committee hosted a Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours Tuesday (11-18) at the ...

Eddie Williams Sr., age 68, of Saratoga, Arkansas, transitioned to his heavenly home on Monday, November 17, 2025, with loving family by his side. May he rest in peace. Service information to follow.

The Hope Kiwanis Club heard from Kimberly McMahen of the Hope/Hempstead County Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday (11-18).

Chamber of Commerce Director Valarie Cobb highlighted recent successes, such as Trick or Treat on Elm Street, which attracted ...

Pastor Harris married the beautiful Miss Sheryl Thompson of Hurst, TX. She was a tremendous asset serving alongside him, and ...