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Hope Housing Authority Executive Director relieved of duties

July 13, 2023 Dale Gathright, Jr. 0

HOPE – The Hope Housing Authority Board, in a called meeting Thursday afternoon (7/13), voted to relieve Executive Director Leola Graves of her duties. Commissioners held a meeting via ZOOM to discuss matters pertaining to […]

Tornado damage south of Stamps

July 13, 2023 Dale Gathright, Jr. 0

STAMPS – The torrential rain event that affected parts of south Hempstead County had a severe weather component for Lafayette County. The National Weather Service in Shreveport assisted by the Lafayette County Office of Emergency Management […]

Hempstead County Road 8 Open, Hempstead 57 Remains Closed

July 13, 2023 Hempstead County Judge Jerry Crane 0

Hempstead County Road 8 is back open to the public! Hempstead County Road 57 is CLOSED due to the road being washed out. The Hempstead County Road Department is working on the road trying to […]

Ribbon cutting for Trina’s Diner

July 13, 2023 submitted 0

PRESCOTT – Ribbon cutting ceremonies were held for Prescott’s newest diner Thursday morning. Trina’s Diner is officially open for business. Located at the former Oliver’s One Stop by Central Baptist, owner Catrena (Trina) Tidwell has […]

Ribbon-Cutting For Pocket Park Downtown

July 13, 2023 photo by Paul Oller 0

The Hope/Hempstead County Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon-cutting for the new “pocket park” downtown on East 2nd. The park was constructed after the former Dox/Otasco building was torn down after the roof had partially […]

Making Rainbows Food Drive July 13th

July 13, 2023 Scott Jester/ROC 0

Making Rainbows of Hope will host a special Community Food Drive on Thursday, July 13 from 8:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. Items may be dropped off at the ROC Administration building located at 500 S. […]

Hempstead County 4-H Barn Quilt Workshop

July 13, 2023 Eric Mclaurin 0

5 Hempstead County 4Hers participated in a Barn Quilting Workshop held Tuesday July 11th at the Southwest Arkansas Arts Council building on Division St. The workshop was led by Terry James, Hempstead County Extension Agent […]

HPD cracking down on speeders

July 12, 2023 submitted 0

HOPE — Speeding is a dangerous and aggressive behavior that accounts for more than one-quarter of all traffic-related fatalities nationally. In 2020 alone, there were 11,258 people killed in speeding-related traffic crashes. This loss of […]

Flash Flood Emergency leads to extensive damage (Developing with updates)

July 12, 2023 Dale Gathright, Jr. 0

HEMPSTEAD COUNTY – Cleanup and road repairs are underway in the aftermath of a rare Flash Flood Emergency. The National Weather Service in Shreveport issued a Flash Flood Emergency early Wednesday morning for parts of […]

Wellness day hosted by Extension Office

July 12, 2023 submitted 0

PRESCOTT – The Nevada County Extension Office hosted the first Wellness Day at the Senior Center in Prescott. At the event, Seniors were able to learn about local programs and services available to them. The […]

Heavy Rains Cause Flooding in Southern Hempstead and Lafayette Counties

July 12, 2023 Mark Keith 0

Freak heavy rains overnight caused flooding in southern Hempstead and Lafayette Counties in the early morning hours of Wednesday July 12th. Several county roads were covered with running water Wednesday morning. Sheriff James Singleton said […]

NCQC meets

July 12, 2023 Admin101 0

PRESCOTT – Aside from approving an ordinance appropriating money for a public safety grant, July’s meeting of the Nevada County Quorum Court was mostly reports from committees. The grant is for $35,255.92 and will not […]

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