Policy limits airport access
Soon, security will be tightened at the Hope Municipal Airport. The Hope City Board of Directors, at its meeting Monday night, approved a new policy which will limit…
City’s website upgraded
Hope’s website has been upgraded and made more user-friendly. This is what Darrell Allen, the city’s GIS technical coordinator, told the Hope Board of Directors at its meeting…
Manus honored for work with RoC
Hempstead Hall was packed Tuesday afternoon to honor Patti Manus for her work with Rainbow of Challenge. John Hollis, a local Hope attorney, told those gathered they were…
Gathering at I-30 to pay tribute to fallen officer
Area law enforcement personnel will be gathering at the Exit 44 overpass of I-30 Wednesday at 12:45 p.m. to pay tribute to William Sprague. Sprague, an officer with…
Nominations sought for veteran’s hall of fame
Nominations are being sought for the Arkansas Military Veteran’s Hall of Fame. The nominations will be accepted from the public until Aug. 31. Nomination forms and guidelines can…
Council ponders cleaning issues
Prescott’s City Council meeting Monday was primarily about condemnations. Robbie Franks, the city’s property inspector, told the panel four houses have been recently razed, with consent from owners…
Missing boys found safe
A three-and-a-half hour search resulted in two missing boys being found. The two boys, ages nine and 11, were reported missing around 6 p.m. Monday. Officers with the…
Hot weather a serious health issue in summer
Senior Centers in Hope and Prescott are ready to help those in need as the weather heats up. Both centers will be participating in the energy assistance program…
Rabies found in SWAR
According to the Arkansas Department of Health (ADH), rabies has been found in Southwest Arkansas. To date, there have been 93 cases or rabid animals in the state.…
Hope Police Log June 10 – 16
This is a report of warrants, accidents and incidents of the Hope Police Department from June 10-16, 2013. Warrants Served 6/10/13 Tiffany Banks, 24, Hope, failure to appear…
Ashdown man killed in motorcycle crash
An Ashdown man was killed as a result of a motorcycle crash on Highway 71 in Little River County just after 7 a.m. Saturday, June 15. Secody L. Baker,…
Daniels Nevada County 2013 Farm Family of the Year
Miracle Farms is all about family and being self-sufficient. The 2013 Nevada County Farm Family of the Year, Jack and Sunny Daniels, are not only family oriented, but…
Update from Washington: Feeding Children
Despite Arkansas’ role in the agriculture industry we are unfortunately all too familiar with hunger and malnourishment. Arkansas was one of seven states that had significantly higher household…
Hope man arrested on drug charges
A 33-year-old Hope man has been arrested and charged with series of offenses, according to a release from the Hempstead County Sheriff’s Office. Around 6 p.m. Tuesday, HCSO…
Tick season here, use caution and be aware
Hot weather has arrived and so have summer pests – especially ticks. According to the Arkansas Department of Health (ADH), Arkansas has some of the highest levels of…
Relay for Life this Friday night
The Hempstead County Relay for Life will take place this Friday, June 21-22 at the UACCH campus.…
Cowboy Church to host benefit concert for Glenhaven Youth Ranch
Rafter J Cowboy Church will be hosting a benefit concert and cake auction Friday, June 21 at…
Black Light Youth Ministry to perform at Relay for Life
The Black Light Youth Ministry will be performing Friday, June 21 at 8:00 p.m. in…
Rainbow of Challenges to host Animal Adoption Drive
Rainbow of Challenges will host its second annual Animal Adoption Drive. The drive will take…
Area businesses and agencies partner with LifeShare
LifeShare Blood Center is continuing its work to provide lifesaving blood to hospitals across the…
$1,000 in prizes set for 3rd annual watermelon weigh-off
On Saturday, August 31, the Hope-Hempstead County Chamber of Commerce, in cooperation with the Old…
UACCH-Texarkana Enrolls Students for NEW Allied Health Program
UACCH-Texarkana is currently enrolling students for a New Allied Health Program that will begin July…
