Accident On I-30 Westbound
The Arkansas State Police worked what appeared to be a one-vehicle accident on I-30 westbound at the weight station about 11am Thursday. The vehicle had come to rest in the … Read More
Month: July 2021
Billy Joe Gentry
Billy Joe Gentry was born on May 15, 1932, to Gladys Marie Reece and Joseph Byers Gentry in Hempstead County, Arkansas. Born at home weighing 13 pounds, his heroic qualities … Read More
Mike Fielding
Michael “Mike” Orvin Fielding, 68 years old, left this world and joined his heavenly home on July 6th 2021. He was born to Leslie and Bertha Fielding on October 20, … Read More
Red River Symposium July 24
WASHINGTON – The 15th Annual Red River Heritage Symposium will take place on Saturday, July 24, at Historic Washington State Park. The conference topics will focus on the impact of … Read More
Joseph Hernandez
Mr. Joseph A. Hernandez, age 24 of Hope, Arkansas, passed away Saturday, July 3, 2021 at a local hospital. Joseph was born July 10, 1996 to Martin and Susana Gasca … Read More
COVID clinic July 16
FREE TO ARKANSAS RESIDENTS AGES 18 AND UP! No appointments necessary. Help us improve our county’s Covid-19 vaccine statistics and keep our community safe. UAMS (University of Arkansas for Medical Services) GAP … Read More
Carrigan’s endow UAHT scholarship
HOPE/TEXARKANA – The family of Chester Lee Carrigan donated $10,000 today to establish the Chester Lee Carrigan Memorial Endowed Scholarship at the University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana. Carrigan was a dedicated … Read More
Hope Senior Citizens Reopens
The Hope Senior Citizens Center Reopened July 1st with a fish fry. In addition to many of those who previously visited the center, Mayor Don Still was on hand for … Read More
Josh Williams Reads “Declaration of Independence” at Washington For July 4th
An annual tradition continued on July 4th at Historic Washington State Park. Josh Williams recreated a Washington tradition from the pioneer days when he read the “Declaration of Independence” from … Read More
Melon Patch Holds Ribbon Cutting
The Hope-Hempstead County Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon-cutting for the Melon Patch on Elm Street downtown Tuesday. The restaurant has been closed several months after the building suffered a … Read More
15th Annual Red River Heritage Symposium: Epidemics and Medicine along the Red River
(WASHINGTON, Ark.) – The 15th Annual Red River Heritage Symposium will take place on Saturday, July 24, at Historic Washington State Park. The conference topics will focus on the impact … Read More
Hope City Board
The Hope City Board met Tuesday at the Fair Park Community Center for their first meeting of July. The first item on the agenda was a public hearing concerning the … Read More