Month: January 2025

Congratulations to Dr. LaDell Douglas.  He was sworn in for a new five year term on the Hope Water & Light Commission at their meeting Wednesday (1-22).  Handling the swearing in was Circuit Judge Joe […]

The Hempstead County Master Gardeners will host their annual spring seminar on Tuesday, February 25th at Hempstead Hall on the UAHT Hope campus. Guests may arrive at 5:30 p.m. to shop with vendors and bid […]

Editor’s Note…Hope Schools Superintendent Dr. Jonathan Crossley regularly presents “Superintendent’s Awards of Excellence” at Hope School Board Meetings.  These were the honorees at the January meeting.  Since the list is generally long, we have asked […]

The Hope Academy of Public Service hosted the Hope/Hempstead County Chamber of Commerce community coffee on Wednesday (1-22). A number of students welcomed the visitors. People attending included the community coffee included staff from the […]

The Prescott City Council met in the Senior Center dining room on Tuesday (1-21). Mayor Terry Oliver talked about a new facility and parking spaces going in for truckers between US 371 and AR 19. […]

The Prescott Youth Center provides a supervised safe place off the streets where the city’s youth can learn some skills such as computer refurbishment, get some snacks, and play sports and other games. Mike Suggs […]

The Hope City Board met on Tuesday (1-21).  The meeting was started with a prayer and the pledge of allegiance. Jeremy Stone attended the meeting to present his report.  He mentioned that there are plans […]

The Washington City Council met on January 21st.  The Council seated a new member, Billy Nations. The minutes and financial statements were discussed.  The city has had a drop in Tourism revenue.  The 2025 budget […]