First Presbyterian Church opened their doors to the community as they hosted this week's Hope/Hempstead County Chamber of Commerce Community Coffee…
An extensive street program is planned for the Hope Street Department this summer. Hope City Manager Catherine Cook told the Hope City Board of…
Soon, security will be tightened at the Hope Municipal Airport. The Hope City Board of Directors, at its meeting Monday night, approved a new…
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…
Hempstead Hall was packed Tuesday afternoon to honor Patti Manus for her work with Rainbow of Challenge. John Hollis, a local Hope attorney, told…
Nominations are being sought for the Arkansas Military Veteran’s Hall of Fame. The nominations will be accepted from the public until Aug. 31.…
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…
According to the Arkansas Department of Health (ADH), rabies has been found in Southwest Arkansas. To date, there have been 93 cases or rabid…
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…
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.…
Despite Arkansas’ role in the agriculture industry we are unfortunately all too familiar with hunger and malnourishment. Arkansas was one of seven…
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…
Hot weather has arrived and so have summer pests – especially ticks. According to the Arkansas Department of Health (ADH), Arkansas has some of…
Luke Methvin, son of Roger and Jennifer Methvin, celebrated his advancement to the rank of Eagle Scout on Sunday, June 2, at a Troop 5 Court of Honor…
A Nashville man is being held in the Hempstead County Detention Center awaiting his first court appearance after, witnesses said, he threatened a…
A Hope man was arrested Sunday and charged with possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of a knife as a weapon after…
A Hempstead County man was arrested early Tuesday morning and charged with domestic battery after, according to the Hempstead County Sheriff’s…
BLEVINS -- Voters in the Blevins School District will be asked to extend the district’s debt this September. There will be no additional millage…
This is a report of warrants, accidents and incidents of the Hope Police Department from June 3-9, 2013. WARRANTS SERVED: 06.03.13 Robert…
Three teens narrowly escaped the flames with only minor injuries and a little singed hair Saturday afternoon when the car they were in left the road…
Residents of Heather Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation saw plenty of red Friday afternoon as 25 residents were inducted into the Red Hat Society.…
Hope native Mack McLarty jumped on the Bobcat Bandwagon as the band made its final preparations for their trip to Washington, D.C. to march in the…
A Saratoga woman was injured just before midnight Wednesday in a collision with a large truck at the intersection of Highway 278 North and Highway 73…
On June 2, at approximately 3 P.M. Hempstead County Sheriff's Deputy Steve Dunham was dispatched to the intersection of Hempstead 2 and Highway 67…
The University of Arkansas Community College at Hope Foundation and the Hope-Hempstead County Chamber of Commerce are excited to be bringing one of…
Patti Manus veered from the path. From the time her oldest daughter Robin drew her first breath, Manus was faced with choices to make and what path…
One of Hope's biggest employers hosted the Chamber Coffee on Wednesday June 5th. Southern Bakeries hosted the Coffee and a large crowd turned out for…
It was a busy night for the Hope City Board of Directors Tuesday, as the panel dealt with several condemnations. Properties all over town had been…
In spite of arguments against, the Hope City Board of Directors approved a zoning change to allow a tobacco store to open. The Board voted…
A great turnout of children and their parents was seen as the first annual ROC-Fest Carnival was deemed a smashing success. The carnival was hosted…
A total of 11 happy children from Making Rainbows' ABC class graduated and had a great time with their ceremony. Next stop? Kindergarten! Good luck…
A reported electrical short in an air conditioning unit resulted in fire destroying the home of Jimmy and Lisa Martin of Prescott shortly before 3…
In memory of Kevin McKinnon, founder and developer of HopePrescott.com, a Kevin McKinnon Scholarship fund is being set up to assist students in…
Warrants Served 5/31/13 Chad Foster, 26, Hope, failure to comply Accidents 6/1/13 Two vehicle accident at Family Dollar Two vehicle…
David F. Craig, 39, Prescott and Brandy Ann Tidwell, 37, Prescott Jonathan Lee Miller, 23, McCaskill and Randi Michelle Hoover, 22, Emmet Raymond…
4/24/13 Randy Odom, Inc. vs. Charles Thornton: debt, open account Jamie Duncan vs. Darrell Howard, Mexhide Howard, Arta Jaxijaj:…
4/24/13 Sheena Dougan vs. Joey Foster: domestic abuse Donnie Golden, next of kin to Andrew and Dustin Golden vs. Bettina Stele and household:…
A Nashville woman said she is blessed after she escaped serious injuries when she failed to come to a stop before crashing into a train at 2 p.m.…
This is a report of warrants, accidents and incidents of the Hope Police Department from May 28-30, 2013. WARRANTS SERVED: 05.28.13 Tadeo…
Kevin McKinnon, founder and developer of HopePrescott.com died Saturday, June 1. He was 50. McKinnon was born March 8, 1963, in Delight but…
John Miller has joined HopePrescott.com as a reporter and salesman. Miller has 25 years of experience as a journalist, with most of it in the…
The Hope/Hempstead County Chamber of Commerce Community Coffee on Wednesday May 29th was hosted by Brentwood Industries. The company has been in Hope…
The Spring Hill High School Class of 2013 started a new tradition this year after voting to hold their Commencement Ceremony in Hempstead Hall’s…
Garrett Memorial Christian School held its 2013 Commencement Ceremony Thursday night for the second group of graduates to attend the school. While…
The Gold Star family of local fallen soldier Chad Rosenbaum joined with the relay team for Carry the Load, an organization raising money for…
A head-on crash critically injured a Kentucky man who was driving the wrong direction on I-30 West early Friday morning. James Duke of Irvington,…
Kevin McKinnon’s illness is saddening, but plans are to keep HopePrescott.com up and running. John Miller will be joining the staff on June 1 as…
UPDATE I am updating to let all our readers know what is going on with Kevin. He is in the I.C.U. at Wadley Regional Medical Center in…
Sheriff James Singleton wants the public to be cautious of scams, including phone scams in which the caller is told to purchase a debit card to…
UACCH has awards the 100th Child Development Credential (CDA). Sandra Champion, UACCH Early Childhood Education Instructor, is pleased to report…
The University of Arkansas Community College at Hope Career Pathways Program recently held a retirement celebration for program director,- Dr.…
Visitors to the farmers’ market in Old Washington on Saturday, May 11 were treated to performances by Wally the Clown, who entertained with jokes,…
A Texas couple has been arrested in Hempstead County where authorities say they were operating a meth lab in a barn. Barry Leon Richardson, 58,…
Jerome Underwood, of The Night Hawk Band fame, is not only on the Bobcat Bandwagon, he’s pulling it to Washington, D.C. Mr. Underwood stepped…
Community support keeps pouring in for Hope High School Bobcat Marching Band, which departs Thursday, May 23 for a trip to Washington, D.C. to march…
An arrest has been made in the December traffic accident that resulted in the death of a Nashville couple. The Hope Police Department reports that…
In recognition of National EMS Week, Pafford EMS hosted the Hope/Hempstead County Chamber of Commerce Community Coffee Wednesday at the Chamber…
Arkansas State Trooper (Corporal) Pete Penney, 38, of Nashville was presented with the Arkansas State Police Trooper of the Year Award today during…
The storm system that moved through southwest Arkansas Tuesday afternoon and evening included high winds that caused damage across the area. Some…
A wall of clouds moved over the Hope area Tuesday evening as the storm system that caused so much grief in Oklahoma continued to pass through. These…
The Hope Police Department is seeking the public's help in finding the suspect in a weekend aggravated robbery. Officers were called to 200 South…
Two brothers were arrested Friday evening after getting into a fight over a TV. Hempstead County Deputy Steven Dunham was dispatched to the…
Several individuals from Rainbow of Challenges, Hope law enforcement officers and runners from the Melonvine Striders running club took the Special…
A Hope man who escaped from a Texarkana drug treatment facility Friday was captured after fleeing on foot when the vehicle he was riding in was…
A Hope woman was charged with Driving While Intoxicated and Possession of a Controlled Substance(Marijuana) after she drove her pick-up into a ditch…
A weekend traffic stop resulted in two Hope men going to jail on drug possession charges. Arlis Pettit, 26, and Ryan Sorrells, 23, were arrested…
The annual Adult Education Graduation was held Monday evening in the Rapert Library Auditorium on the campus of UACCH with 14 of the 36 G.E.D.…
Hundreds gathered in downtown Hope Saturday for the dedication ceremony of the Amtrak platform and a celebration of National Train Day. Amtrak…
They came from far and near, young and not so young. The annual all-years school reunion saw more than two hundred alumni celebrating the 100th…
This is a report of warrants, accidents and incidents of the Hope Police Department from May 13-19, 2013. WARRANTS SERVED: 05.13.13 Corey…
A select group of athletes will represent Rainbow of Challenges in the Special Olympics state competition on Thursday, May 23 through Saturday, May…
Hempstead County Relay for Life presented a traveling trophy to Yerger Middle School Monday for collecting the most money during a Penny Drive. The…
The grass turned blue in Historic Washington State Park Saturday as it hosted its first Bluegrass Festival with the assistance of the Hope-Hempstead…
The UACCH campus played host to the Hope High School Class of 2013’s graduation ceremony Friday night as Hempstead Hall’s occupancy was pushed to…
The Blevins Elementary Archery Team has qualified to compete in the NASP World Championship in St. Louis, MO in late June. The team of 23 fourth,…
In recognition of National Police Week, the staff at Red River Credit Union in Hope grilled up a hotdog lunch Thursday for law enforcement officers…
A Hot Springs was injured when her SUV crashed into a tree and burst into flames on Interstate 30 Thursday morning. Zelma Edwards was travelling…
Recently, David “DJ” Johnson presented the Hope High School Marching Bobcat Band a $5,000 multi-media marketing package from the Arkansas…
Heather Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation hosted the Chamber Coffee on Wednesday, May 15th in honor of National Nursing Home…
Rainy weather could not stop the candlelight vigil in Hope Thursday night marking Peace Officers Memorial Day. The ceremony, which had been planned…
Tuesday night was a night of firsts on the campus of the University of Arkansas Community College at Hope as the first graduation ceremony was…
If you're scared of heights you may want to skip these photos which were taken by fireman Jason Hunter Tuesday. The Hope Fire Department tested its…
David Sisson announced this week that he is stepping down as head baseball coach for the Magnolia Panthers. Sisson joined the Panther coaching staff…
The Hope-Hempstead County Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon-cutting Tuesday morning for Secur-Storage and First State Insurance at 301 West Avenue G…
Hope High School seniors and their families gathered in Hempstead Hall Monday night for the annual Senior Awards Banquet. Various groups announced…
Mary Bearden is serving her final week at the Melon Patch restaurant after 14 years as the manager. Patrons and friends are encouraged to stop by and…
A Hope woman found herself in a precarious situation Monday evening with her SUV teetering on a steep embankment after she ran off the road. Terri…
Heather Manor has several activities planned during National Nursing Home Week, May 12-18. Things got kicked off on Monday with a brunch and balloon…
The Hope FFA conducted their annual awards banquet on Tuesday, May 7 at Rafter J Cowboy Church. Several individual student awards were given, parents…
The Blevins Elementary Archery Team participated in the NASP (National Archery in the Schools Program) National Tournament on Friday, May 10th in…
This is a report of warrants, accidents and incidents of the Hope Police Department from May 10-12, 2013. WARRANTS SERVED: 05.10.13 Roderick…
Heather Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center honored the many people in the community that volunteer at the facility throughout the year with a…
Blevins High School graduated 39 seniors Friday evening during commencement exercises in the school gym. Former graduate Master Sergeant Joseph…
A Hope man returned from church Sunday to discover his home had been severely damaged by fire. The mobile home Charles Wright was living in the…
Pafford EMS was the high bidder at noon Friday for a set of four tickets to watch the Texas Rangers taken on the Kansas City Royals on June 2. The…
Hempstead County third graders spent most of the school day Friday at Hope Fair Park learning about water conservation with the Water Wizard during…
This is a report of warrants, accidents and incidents of the Hope Police Department from May 6-9, 2013. WARRANTS SERVED: 05.06.13 Keithian…
Despite chilly weather on Friday, May 3, producers and customers alike bundled up and turned out for the first Old Washington Farmers’ Market…
The UACCH Nursing Program recently purchased a new birthing simulation laboratory through grant funds from Blue and You Foundation for Healthier…
