Hope Police Department reports three felony arrests
HOPE – On Thursday, August 21st, 2025, at about 7:45pm, officers with the Hope Police Department arrested Larence Blanchett, 48 of Hope, AR in the 800 block of Berry Street. … Read More
Month: August 2025
James Turner
James Turner, 70 years old, of Prescott, Arkansas, passed away on Saturday, August 23, 2025, at his home in Prescott. Arrangements will be announced at a later date.
New Miss Hempstead County Queens Crowned
The new Miss Hempstead County Queens were crowned Saturday (8-23) at the Fair Park Coliseum. Special thanks to Directors Suzy Powell and Brooke Lampkin for their hard work. Here are … Read More
East Nash Grass makes return visit to Hempstead Hall
HOPE – East Nash Grass, a Nashville, TN based bluegrass band, returned to Hempstead Hall in Hope before an appreciative audience. The group had played the Hall about two years … Read More
Grass fire danger increasing
FULTON – Fulton VFD has been dispatched to 2 different brush/grass fires in the last 2-3 days. The department is advising to PLEASE be careful with your outside burning. Until … Read More
Betty Evans
Betty Evans, 86, of Hope passed away Friday, August 22, 2025, in Prescott. Services are pending at this time with Herndon-Fuqua Funeral Home of Hope.
Weekly Legislative Update
This week, members of the ALC Hospital, Medicaid, and Developmental Disabilities Study Subcommittee received a presentation on a new approach that could reshape how Arkansas delivers both workforce and social … Read More
Tickets still available for tonight’s Hempstead Hall concert
Performer: East Nash Grass Genre: Bluegrass Venue: Hempstead Hall in Hope, AR Date: Saturday, August 23, 2025 Time: 7:00 PM CDT Tickets: $15, available online or phone Address: 2500 South … Read More
Fulton VFD receives SWEPCO donation
MCNAB – The Fulton Volunteer Fire Department received a donation from SWEPCO of $5000.00 which will be used to help get their ladder truck certified. Pictured, left to right are … Read More
Two Vehicle Accident on Highway 332
The Hempstead County Sheriff’s Department, Arkansas State Police, and Pafford were among those responding to a two-vehicle accident Friday shortly before 6pm Friday (8-22) on state highway 332 between highways … Read More
Tensions Rise at Prescott School Board Meeting Over Coaching, Academics, and Leadership Transparency
Prescott, Arkansas — A packed house and passionate voices marked the Prescott School District Board of Education’s regular meeting on Thursday, August 21st as an estimated 75 community members gathered … Read More
Mrs. Ruby Lee Brown Hart
Mrs. Ruby Lee Brown Hart was born on June 12, 1937, in the Deview community of McCrory, Arkansas to the late Genoa Tom Brown and the late Virth True Wilson … Read More