Year: 2023

LEWISVILLE – Arkansas State Police arrested Keshawn Jamal Hawkins, 22, of Camden, charging him with Threatening to Commit an Act of Mass Violence on School Property. The arrest was made April 12th, less than 24 […]

   Jennifer Block, Executive Director of the Southwest Arkansas Arts Council, spoke to the Hope Civitan Club Tuesday, April 11.  She informed the club of upcoming events, including the annual Youth Art Show currently on […]

A gallery exhibit of Dr. David Stewart’s artwork will be on display at the Soutwest Arkansas Arts Council beginning May 1 and continuing through May 20.  The exhibit will hang in the SWAAC gallery in […]

Historic Washington State Park held a “harness & driving” workshop this past Saturday.  Persons who are interested in the next such workshop can contact the park at 983-2684.

The annual Kid’s Fishing Derby sponsored by the Hope Parks & Recreation Department draw a large number of junior anglers on April 15th.  This year’s event drew over 90 kids and as the photos show, […]

The Hope Lions heard a program on “The Call” Monday from Gina Perkins.  Perkins explained “The Call” is an Arkansas organization that assists in finding, training, and supporting foster families.  Hempstead County usually has anywhere […]

Hope Lions Shawn McClish of Hope Auto presented the club with a $1,000 check Monday in appreciation of the club’s recent fish fry for Hope Auto’s 100th anniversary celebration.  The club was happy to help […]

UAHT Chancellor and Hope Lion Dr. Christine Holt thanked the Hope Lions Monday for their work on the annual UAHT Fish Fry and gave a report on the results.  The noted over 700 people were […]

On April 3, 2023 at approximately 11:57am, officers of the Hope Police Department arrested Tomas Hall, 19, of Hope, AR. Mr. Hall was arrested and charged with terroristic act and aggravated assault. The arrest occurred […]

On April 4, 2023 at approximately 8:50am, officers of the Hope Police Department arrested Shaina Hearon, 24, of Hope, AR. Ms. Hearon was arrested and charged with domestic battery in the 2nd degree. The arrest […]

On April 6, 2023 at approximately 10:04pm, officers of the Hope Police Department arrested JW Johnson, 49, of Hope, AR. Mr. Johnson was arrested and charged with public intoxication, possession of drug paraphernalia, and fleeting […]