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Hope Tourism Commission
The Hope Tourism Commission met in the City Boardroom at City Hall on Tuesday. Permits issued to hospitality businesses that collect the city tax on food and lodging were discussed as a lot of businesses […]
Year: 2023
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Civitan Scholarship Winners
The Hope Civitan Club was recently visited by Hope High School graduate Kristin Morrison, along with her mother LaTrish Pugh and her grandmother Neva Hickman, all pictured with Civitan President Mona Still. Kristin was awarded […]
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The Hope Civitan Club announces their Car Show at the 47th Annual Hope Watermelon Festiva
The Civitan Club of Hope is gearing up for this years Hope Civitan Car Show at the 47th Annual Hope Watermelon Festival. It will be held Saturday, August 11th. Registration forms are available through any […]
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Hope-Hempstead County Chamber of Commerce releases 47th Annual Watermelon Festival Watermelon Idol Registration Information
The Hope-Hempstead County Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce Watermelon Idol will be held Friday, August 11th, 5:00pm at the 47th Annual Hope Watermelon Festival. There will be trophies and cash prizes for 1st […]
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Hope-Hempstead County Chamber of Commerce Announces Jr. Watermelon Olympics & Watermelon Olympics
The Hope-Hempstead County Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce the Jr. Watermelon Olympics and Watermelon Olympics competitions at the 47th Annual Hope Watermelon Festival. Jr. Watermelon Olympics will begin at 6:00pm on Thursday, August […]
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Suspect arrested in shooting incident
On Tuesday, July 11th, 2023 at 12:38pm, a MALE JUVENILE, 16 of Hope, was arrested and charged with Battery 1st Degree and Aggravated Assault as a result of the investigation into this shooting. *Saturday Shooting* […]
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Rosston looking into online bill pay
ROSSTON – Customers of the Rosston Rural Water System may soon find it easier to pay their water bill. The Rosston City Council, at its July meeting Monday night, discussed looking into the option of […]
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McWilliams Band at Washington Saturday
WASHINGTON — Historic Washington State Park announces the annual summer concert series Music in the Park with the theme “Music of Entertainment”. Free concerts will be held in June, July, and August on the 1874 […]
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Hempstead County Courthouse Closing at Noon Friday
Hempstead County Courthouse will be closing at 12:00 PM (Noon) Friday, July 21, 2023. Due to testing our sprinkler system and alarms. Sorry for any inconvenience.
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Texas Woman dies in Interstate 30 crash (Update)
GUERNSEY – A one vehicle crash Monday afternoon claimed the life of a Texas woman. According to the preliminary report from the Arkansas State Police, a 2023 Toyota Camry driven by Rhana Shahi, 29, of […]
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Steven Walden Paints Vicki Lawrence in Character, She Autographs Painting
We are big fans of Steven Walden, one of Hope’s favorite sons who has had great success in the art world. We wanted to share this photo he did of Vicki Lawrence as Thelma Harper […]