ASP Captain Craig Teague graduates from FBI National Academy
QUANTICO, VA – Arkansas State Police Captain Craig Teague has graduated as a member of the 289th session of the FBI National Academy. The graduation took place last…
Turk Plant Maintenance Supervisor named Volunteer of the Year
From the left, Vice President of External Affairs Brian Bond, Turk Maintenance Supervisor David Rumsey, who was named SWEPCO’s 2023 Volunteer of the Year and External Affairs Manager…
Motorist Escaped Unharmed After Vehicle Leaves Highway 355 at Bodcau Creek
A motorist escaped uninjured from a wreck off state highway 355 in southern Hempstead County Sunday (3-17) around 9am. The vehicle left the road and ended…
HEMPSTEAD COUNTY FAMILY PREPAREDNESS ECLIPSE F.A.C.S.
As the April 8,2024 Solar Eclipse rapidly approaches, we would like to share the family Preparedness Plan for residents in Hempstead County, Arkansas. We will be sharing other…
Hope Police Holds “Badges, Burgers, and Bobbers” Fishing Tournament
The Hope Police Department held its first annual Badges, Burgers, and Bobbers event at Fair Park. There were many sponsors including Atwoods, La Mangonada, B and R Building…
Hope Civitan Hears From Dianna Stratton of ChildCare Aware of Central and Southwest Arkansas
The Hope Civitan Club heard from Dianna Stratton, Southwest Coordinator of ChildCare Aware of Central and Southwest Arkansas, at the club’s March 12 meeting. ChildCare Aware, a program…
Arkansas Office of Outdoor Recreation Holding Meeting In Hope March 26th
The Arkansas Office of Outdoor Recreation is touring the state! During the year 2024, they will be hosting Outdoor Recreation Regional Listening Sessions in various communities. These sessions will serve…
Heart of America Arts Association Holds “Painting in the Parks” Exhibit at Washington
The Heart of America Artists Association held Painting the Parks Art Exhibit in the Hempstead County 1874 Courthouse in Historic Washington State Park on Sunday. Paintings were oil,…
First United Methodist Church Makes Donation to Hope ConneXion
First United Methodist Church of Hope has responded to a need expressed by Hope ConneXion, a local non-profit with a goal of helping those who need food. FUMC…
Broadband mapping challenge March 20
HOPE – The Arkansas State Broadband Office will launch its Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) mapping challenge process on Wednesday, March 20. The Hempstead County Arkansas Broadband Leadership…
Jim and Becky Hunter Celebrate 50th Wedding Anniversary
St. Mark’s Episcopal Church held a 50th anniversary reception for Jim and Becky Hunter March 17th. Our congratulations and best wishes go to the Hunters on this milestone. …
UAHT participating in lithium symposium
LEWISVILLE – The City of Lewisville will hold a community engagement and investment meeting on March 28, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. at the Lewisville Fire Station to develop…
HPD makes several felony arrests
On Tuesday, March 12th, 2024, at approximately 10:02am, officers with the Hope Police Department arrested Dedra Pittman, 59 of Emmet, AR. Ms. Pittman was arrested in the…
UAHT increase foundation scholarships
HOPE/TEXARKANA – The University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana Foundation Board Chairman Dennis Ramsey is pleased to announce that the Foundation will award an unprecedented number of scholarships this year.…
Hope High Class of 1954 Meets
The Hope High Class of 1954 held its 70th Class reunion on Saturday. This class included some notable members such as Kirk James – a Major General who…