April Wetter, Cooler Than Normal in Hope
The weather in Hope was both cooler and wetter than normal according to statistics compiled by the Southwest Research and Extension Center which serves as Hope’s official weather…
Hope Police Officer Receives Life Saving Award
On November 11th, 2023 Officer Matthew Whitney received a call in reference to an unresponsive person. Upon arriving, Officer Whitney assessed the unresponsive person and administered Naloxone (Narcan)…
Local Leaders Form “Southwest Arkansas Healthcare Authority” to Ensure Quality Healthcare Continues in Southwest Arkansas, Steward Restructuring Through Chapter 11
From: Southwest Arkansas Healthcare Authority FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: MAY 6, 2024 Community leaders have recently formed a local non-profit corporation named Southwest Arkansas Healthcare Authority. The mission of…
Hope Lions Hear From Hope”s Leather Craftsman Kenny Rowe
The Hope Lions Club had a real treat on Monday (5-6) when master leather craftsman Kenny Rowe of Hope gave a program on his work. Rose, who maintains…
NHS names honor grads
ROSSTON – Six students will graduate with honors from Nevada High School. Graduation is set for Thursday, May 16, at 7:00 p.m. in the gymnasium. Brycten Harris, son…
68 graduate from PHS Sunday
PRESCOTT – Commencement exercises were held in the Prescott Sports Arena Sunday afternoon, with 68 seniors walking in and 68 exiting with their diplomas. Parents, family, relatives and…
Awards aplenty at Hines banquet
PRESCOTT – There was a new venue for the Annual Hines Safety and Awards Banquet Saturday. This year, for the first time, the event was held at the…
Maldonado, Brown charged with felonies
On Monday, April 29th, 2024, at approximately 7:00pm, Officers with the Hope Police Department arrested Jose Maldonado, 56 of Hope, AR. Mr. Maldonado was arrested in the…
UAHT offers on-line summer courses
HOPE/TEXARKANA – Are you a high school student or a college student at a 4-year university that’s home for the summer? If so, get ahead on your course…
Local artists featured in Washington
WASHINGTON – As part of the “Brushstrokes from the Heart” Exhibit, the work of a current Hempstead County artist will be featured every two months. Through the end…
Train Day Car Show Brings Great Vehicles Downtown
One of the most anticipated events of Train Day each year is the annual car show. There were a number of beautiful vehicles lining Main Street between 2nd…
Train Day Benefits from Good Weather and Good Turnout
The Hope Tourism Commission held Train Day in downtown Hope on Saturday (May 4th). Despite the threat of rain, the weather was nice and there were many things…
Lindsey Honea and Larry Moses of Main Street Smokers Take First Place in Train Day Rib-Cooking Contest
The Train Day rib cooking contest brought out plenty of good teams Saturday. Despite many worthy contestants, only three teams can win. Lindsey Honea and Larry Moses with…
Senate passes$6.31 billion budget
LITTLE ROCK – The Senate has passed a balanced budget for state government for next fiscal year, clearing the way for completion of the 2024 session. The budget…
Livestock report
FEEDER CATTLE STEERS – Medium and Large 1 (Per Cwt / Actual Wt) Head Wt Range Avg Wt Price Range Avg Price 5 310-335 324 310.00-320.00 312.95 1…