Hempstead County News
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Motorcycle Fire at Exxon/Wendy’s in Hope
Firemen responded to an apparent motorcycle fire Sunday (9/13) at Wendy’s/Exxon on North Hervey in Hope around 3: 30 pm
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The 2026 Nevada County Fair Pageant results
PRESCOTT – The 2026 Nevada County Fair Pageant was a wonderful celebration of the young ladies of and near Nevada County, bringing contestants, families, friends and community supporters together for a full day of pageant […]
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Making homemade ice cream and milking Bessie!!
SPRING HILL – Hempstead County Farm Bureau Women’s Committee: Mrs. McCain and Mrs. McDonald’s 1st graders ended their week making homemade ice cream and milking Bessie!!! They listened to, A Tale of the Dairy Godmother, […]
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Southwest Arkansas takes the International Stage in Mexico City
MEXICO CITY, Mexico — Southwest Arkansas was represented on an international stage last week as economic development leaders from Sevier and Howard counties took the region’s story directly to nearly 200 vetted industry investors exploring […]
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Nevada County Fair Queens Community Coffee
PRESCOTT – The Nevada County Fair Queens hosted a Community Coffee this morning at A Venue for You! The room was beautifully decorated in red, white, and blue in celebration of America’s 250th anniversary. Guests […]
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Laneburg VFD Responds to Woods Fire
LANEBURG – At 4pm Friday, Laneburg Volunteer Fire Department was toned out to a woods fire on CR 31. Fire was contained. It will be smoking for a while.
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Bobcats defeated in De Queen in final non-conference game
DE QUEEN – The Hope Bobcats traveled to De Queen on Friday, September 11th for their final non-conference contest of the 2026 season. Although the Bobcats showed significant improvement from their first two outings of […]
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Weekly Legislative Report
Flashing lights on the side of the highway should immediately tell every driver to do two things: slow down and move over. It is a simple action, but it can save a life. This week, […]
Obituaries
Alice Hurt
Alice Hurt passed away on Thursday September 10, 2026, at home in Spring Hill, Arkansas surrounded by her loving family. She was born on August 2, 1941. Alice was preceded in death by her husband […]
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41st Anniversary Set for Supt. Leroy Sworn and First Lady Maudie Sworn in Prescott
A 41st Anniversary Celebration will be held for Supt. Leroy Sworn and First Lady Maudie Sworn September 20th at 3pm at 506 Warren in Prescott. Special Guest Speaker will be Bishop Frank J. Anderson of […]
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Mt. Moriah Cemetery Sets BBQ Benefit
A BBQ benefit is set for October 3rd at Serepta Shed for the Mt. Moriah Cemetery. Tickets are $20 and serving will be between 5pm and 6:30pm. Donations will be accepted. Brady Rhodes will be […]