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Inmates Making Masks
HOPE – Due to the shortage of N95 personal protection masks, and the inability to get them, Hempstead County Sheriff James Singleton took $200 of his personal funds and had his staff purchase cloth, elastic […]
Year: 2020
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Gilbert earns honors scholarship
HOPE – The University of Arkansas at Hope-Texarkana announces Hannah Gilbert has been awarded the Honors Scholarship to attend the College. This award is $2,000 per academic year. Gilbert is a graduate of Spring Hill […]
Obituaries
Gwendolyn Terry
Mrs. Gwendolyn “Kathy” Terry, age 86 of Hope, Arkansas passed away, Tuesday, March 24, 2020. Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Terry are incomplete at this time but will be announced by BRAZZEL/Oakcrest The Funeral Home of […]
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Watson Encourages To Stay Calm During Covid-19 Outbreak
District 3 State Representative Danny Watson enourages local residents to remain calm and practice “social distancing” during the Covid-19 outbreak. He noted the Legislature is expected to be called into special session just anytime to […]
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No Dine In But Most Area Restaurants Offering Take-Out/Drive Through
Despite the closing of restaurant dining rooms, most area restaurants are still offering take-out food and many are utilizing drive-through windows. All of the larger, “sit down” restaurants in Hope are offering their menus to […]
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Merchants Offering Curb Service
Michelle Hunt of Rae-Tays in downtown Hope demonstrates good social distancing Tuesday while continuing to offer outstanding service. Hunt as well as other Hope merchants such as Martin’s have been working hard to meet the […]
Hempstead County News
Spring Hill School Cafeteria Schedule
SPRING HILL – Spring Hill Cafeteria delivery schedule for meals during the Covid-19 school dismissal: Starting Mon, March 30, 2020. Mondays: 1.Cafeteria pick up 8-9 am [breakfast for Mon & Tues & lunch Mon] 2. […]
Hempstead County News
Spring Hill School District AMI Update
SPRING HILL – Spring Hill School District has released information for their elementary parents regarding the AMI Plan for April 2-17: On April 1st & 2nd, the school will set out tubs on the front […]
Hempstead County News
Virus Leads to Fine Payment Changes
Effective Wednesday, March 25, the front window and front lobby of the Hempstead County Detention Center in Hope will be closed to the public, according to Sheriff James Singleton. All fine payments may be made […]
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Hope Animal Shelter Takes Precautions
Hope Animal Control Officer Tammy Austin gave a report Monday morning on how the Corona Virus scare has affected their office and what is being done differently to maintain the safest and best care for […]
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WRAP IT IN RED CAMPAIGN
HOPE – The Hope-Hempstead County Chamber of Commerce launched a county-wide campaign encouraging businesses & homes to Wrap It In Red! Many have shared that they are growing weary of reading “virus news” although […]
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Hempstead County Has First Confirmed Case of COVID-19
Hempstead County Judge Jerry Crane notified the media at 12:10pm Tuesday of Hempstead County’s first confirmed case of COVID-19. The Judge said he was notified by County Health Officer Dr. Dale Goins. The Judge notes […]