August 2026 – Page 3 – Hope Prescott

New Renovations at Hope Catholic Church

August 28, 2026 Davis Johnson 0

HOPE – Exciting new renovations have been recently completed at Our Lady of Good Hope Catholic Church in Hope. The church is located at 315 South Walker and has been active since 1875. Ten years […]

Julie Lively Announces Candidacy for Reelection to Farm Credit Board, Area 3

August 28, 2026 Julie Lively 0

For the past eight years, I have served alongside fellow directors and Farm Credit of Western Arkansas leadership in support of our agricultural and rural communities. My husband and I have spent our almost 40 […]

County talks on a smaller data center to avoid a larger one

August 28, 2026 Stephanie Harris 0

The topic of data centers seems unavoidable in the current rush of things. Even Hempstead has not entirely avoided this part of the everchanging world of tech. The Hempstead County President of Economic Development Anna […]

Hempstead County investigators arrest Emmet man following investigation into severe abuse of four-year-old child

August 28, 2026 Sheriff James Singleton 0

EMMET – The Hempstead County Sheriff’s Office is announcing the arrest of 33-year-old James Ivey of Emmet, Arkansas, following a serious and disturbing investigation involving the alleged abuse of a four-year-old female child. On Thursday, […]

McCaskill VFD Aids Bingen VFD and Nashville on Bingen Barn Fire

August 28, 2026 McCaskill VFD 0

McCaskill Volunteer Fire Department responded to a call at approximately 4:30 this morning (Friday 8/28) to provide mutual aide to Bingen Volunteer Fire Department on a hay barn fire. Nashville Fire Department also provided assistance.

Proposed data center development in Hope & Hempstead County

August 27, 2026 Anna Powell 0

OAKHAVEN – Hempstead County Economic Development Corporation President Anna Powell is sharing information regarding data center development in Hope & Hempstead County. “It is important that each citizen understand that each data center proposal is […]

Jordin Haley named 2026 William and Mattie Bazzelle Scholarship recipient

August 27, 2026 Charlotte Coleman 0

ROSSTON – Jordin Haley has been selected as the 2026 recipient of the William and Mattie Bazzelle Scholarship. The one-time $1000 scholarship is awarded annually to a deserving student who meets the qualifications established by […]

Nevada Schools board meets

August 27, 2026 Joseph Barry 0

ROSSTON – The Nevada School District Board met on 8-20. After the invocation and Pledge of Allegiance, the board had a roll call. All were present. The Board reviewed the June meeting minutes. The minutes […]

SOUTHWEST ARKANSAS ARTS COUNCIL NAMES JENNIFER GENTRY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

August 27, 2026 Beckie Moore 0

Thursday, August 27, 2026, HOPE, AR. — The Southwest Arkansas Arts Council Board of Directors is pleased to announce the hiring of Jennifer Gentry as its new Executive Director, effective September 1, 2026. Gentry brings […]

One vehicle wreck claims Hope man

August 27, 2026 Dale Gathright, Jr. 0

RURAL HEMPSTEAD COUNTY – A Wednesday night single-vehicle crash claimed the life of a Hope man. According to the preliminary report from the Arkansas State Police, a 2021 Ford F-150 pickup driven by Bradley Todd […]

Latest Prescott School News

August 27, 2026 Eric Mclaurin 0

PRESCOTT – Thursday, August 27th is Game Day for Prescott. There is a QR code on the school website that can be scanned for tickets. Catchy themes have been picked for each game. The one […]

Nevada School News update