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Early Bird Sale underway NOW for concert tickets to the 50th Annual Hope Watermelon Festival
HOPE – The Hope-Hempstead County Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce the Early Bird Sale Date for concert tickets to the 50th Annual Hope Watermelon Festival concert featuring Grammy-winning country artist Gretchen Wilson with […]
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The Hope Watermelon Festival announces its “Golden Jubilee” celebration!
HOPE – The Hope-Hempstead County Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce the 50th Annual Hope Watermelon Festival, taking place August 6–8, 2026 at Hope Fair Park in Hope, Arkansas! This year’s theme, “Golden Jubilee,” […]
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Fish Fry Frenzy at Hempstead Hall
The Charitable Christian Medical Clinic of Hope held its annual fish fry fundraiser on May 28th at Hempstead Hall. Each year, the organization feeds about 500, with the majority eating inside Hempstead Hall, and the […]
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Annual Washington Watermelon Weigh-off set for Labor Day weekend
WASHINGTON – If you are still growing watermelons save one for Labor Day weekend!!! On Saturday, September 5, the Old Washington Farmer’s Market will host an official watermelon weigh-off site for the Great Pumpkin Commonwealth […]
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Hempstead County Quorum Court Approves Budget Adjustment Following Counterfeit Funds Incident
HOPE, Ark. — The Hempstead County Quorum Court met Thursday evening (5/28) in a session marked by routine business, a notable financial adjustment within the sheriff’s office, and an overall atmosphere of friendly conversation. County […]
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Obituaries
Donna Cornelius Dixon – Updated
Donna Cornelius Dixon, age 71, passed away Tuesday, May 26,2026. Donna was born on July 11, 1954, to the late Lewis and Irene Cornelius. Donna was a devoted Christian woman who loved the Lord and […]
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John Hollis Retirement Reception at Hempstead Hall
On Wednesday, May 27th, a shining gem of UAHT, Mr. John Hollis, was honored and celebrated after his decision to retire after his 30+ years of teaching. A retirement reception was held on the aforementioned date […]
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Hempstead County Historical Society Holds May Meeting
The Hempstead County Historical Society met on Tuesday (5-26). It was noted there will be live music sponsored by Klipsh at the Hub on Thursday at 6:30PM. It was suggested those attending might want to […]
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UAHT Workforce & Community Education announces PLC 1 course for Industrial Automation Training
HOPE – The University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana Workforce & Community Education Department is offering a hands-on Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) 1 course designed to equip participants with the foundational skills needed to operate, maintain, and […]
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Southwest Arkansas Water Facilities Board approved for $100,000 grant
LITTLE ROCK — Southwest Arkansas Water Facilities Board of Hempstead County has been approved for an additional $100,000 loan from the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund. This project serves a current customer base of 866. […]