Month: August 2019

Sunday morning at 11:00am, Bruce Memorial United Methodist Church in Blevins presented Mike Stevens with an award. This award was in appreciation “for his many years of faithful service” to the church and surrounding community. […]

HOPE- The beautiful baby contest winners were announced on Saturday, August 10 at the 43rd Annual Hope Watermelon Festival. Gigi Bradshaw was the chairman for the contest. The contestants names will be released at a […]

HOPE- Kristen Brown of Fountain Lake won the Watermelon Idol competition at the 43rd Annual Hope Watermelon Festival. Brown performed Dolly Parton song “Mule Skinner Blues.” Hometown celebrity Wyatt Putman opened up the stage with […]

HOPE- The 43rd Annual Hope Watermelon Festival was a slice of the good life, with the flavor of fun! The sweetest watermelon was served under the Super 1 Foods, big green and white tent. Local […]

Southwest Arkansas Taekwondo visited the 43rd Annual Hope Watermelon Festival on Thursday, August 8 at the Bancorp South Stage. They came back on Saturday, August 10 and did wood breaking demonstrations at their booth where […]

HOPE- The Kidz Zone and Tyke Town was a big hit this weekend at the 43rd Annual Hope Watermelon Festival. From train rides to face paintings there was something for kids of all ages. Kids […]

HOPE- Due to weather this year the Hope Watermelon crops struggled, but still supplied large watermelons for this years watermelon weigh-off. Three watermelons were entered in this year’s competition.  Mr. Don Worthy was the auctioneer […]

HOPE- With all engines cranked and running Rusty Wheels Museum and Engine Club took part in the 43rd Annual Hope Watermelon Festival. The bells, whistles, and horns could be herd throughout the park, drawing festival […]

HOPE-The Hope Piranhas Swim Team held a swim exhibition at the 43rd Annual Hope Watermelon Festival on Saturday, August 10. The event took place at the Fair Park Pool, where the team has their practices. […]