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Spit to Win! Watermelon Seed Spitting Contest returns to the 50th Annual Hope Watermelon Festival

July 7, 2026 Hope-Hempstead County Chamber of Commerce 0

HOPE – t’s time to pucker up and launch some seeds! The always-entertaining Watermelon Seed Spitting Contest is back at the 50th Annual Hope Watermelon Festival – Golden Jubilee Celebration, and it’s open to all […]

Fire damages residence in McCaskill area this morning

July 7, 2026 McCaskill Volunteer Fire Department 0

MCCASKILL – At 9:45 this morning, McCaskill Volunteer Fire Department was paged out to a house fire on Hempstead 29. The fire started in the kitchen and did extensive interior damage. Fortunately, we were able […]

Hope-Hempstead County Chamber of Commerce presents 3rd Annual Melon Jams Open Mic Night

July 7, 2026 Hope-Hempstead County Chamber of Commerce 0

HOPE – The Hope-Hempstead County Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce the return of Melon Jams Open Mic Night as part of the 50th Annual Hope Watermelon Festival – Golden Jubilee Celebration. Back by […]

Hope Public Schools opens nominations for Educator Hall of Fame 2026

July 7, 2026 Tony McClain, Communications and Public Relations Director 0

HOPE — Hope Public Schools is now accepting nominations for the Educator Hall of Fame 2026. The Educator Hall of Fame recognizes retired educators who have made a lasting impact on students, families, schools, and […]

Watermelon Eating Contest returns to the 50th Annual Hope Watermelon Festival

July 7, 2026 Hope-Hempstead County Chamber of Commerce 0

Who Will Be Crowned the 2026 Watermelon Eating Champion? Hope – Get ready to dig in and show off your watermelon-eating skills! The Watermelon Eating Contest is back as part of the 50th Annual Hope […]

Bobbye Nivens Calhoon – Updated

July 7, 2026 BRAZZEL/Cornish The Funeral Home of Prescott 0

Bobbye Nivens Calhoon died at home on Sunday morning, June 28, 2026, as she wanted, holding her daughter’s hand. She was born at home in Hempstead County Arkansas on May 10, 1931, to Add & […]

Human remains found in wooded area in Hope

July 7, 2026 Eric Green - Hope Police Department 0

HOPE – On Saturday, July 4, 2026, at approximately 8:02 p.m., the Hope Police Department responded to a report from a citizen who was cleaning property in a wooded area and discovered what they believed […]

Entries being accepted for the Miss & Mister Watermelon Festival Pageant and Beautiful Baby Contest

July 7, 2026 Hope-Hempstead County Chamber of Commerce 0

HOPE – Applications are now available for the Miss & Mister Watermelon Festival Pageant and Beautiful Baby Contest; two beloved events held in conjunction with the 50th Annual Hope Watermelon Festival – Golden Jubilee Celebration. […]

2026 Hope Watermelon Festival 50th Annual Golden Jubilee T-shirts have arrived

July 6, 2026 Christy Burns Hope-Hempstead County Chamber of Commerce 0

HOPE – The official 2026 Hope Watermelon Festival 50th Annual Golden Jubilee T-shirts have arrived and are now available for purchase at the Hope-Hempstead County Chamber of Commerce! Celebrate 50 years of sweet tradition in one of this […]

High School Group Travels to France

July 6, 2026 Davis Johnson 0

With long awaited dreams being fulfilled, a large group of Hope High School students took a week-long trip to France to explore the beauty and history of Paris, Normandy, and Brittany. Led by High School […]

Deborah Ann Murdorf

July 6, 2026 Herndon-Fuqua Funeral Home-Gurdon 0

Deborah Ann Murdorf, 68, of Gurdon passed away Friday, July 3, 2026 in Gurdon. Services are pending at this time and will be announced by Herndon-Fuqua Funeral Home of Gurdon.

Latest Hope Police felony arrests

July 6, 2026 Eric Green - Hope Police Department 0

On Wednesday, July 1st, 2026, at 3:18pm, Hempstead County Sheriff’s deputies, acting on a warrant held by the Hope Police Department, arrested Damion Jester, 32 of Prescott, AR in the 200 block of Hempstead 207. […]

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Spit to Win! Watermelon Seed Spitting Contest returns to the 50th Annual Hope Watermelon Festival

Fire damages residence in McCaskill area this morning

Hope-Hempstead County Chamber of Commerce presents 3rd Annual Melon Jams Open Mic Night

Hope Public Schools opens nominations for Educator Hall of Fame 2026

Watermelon Eating Contest returns to the 50th Annual Hope Watermelon Festival

Bobbye Nivens Calhoon – Updated

Human remains found in wooded area in Hope

Entries being accepted for the Miss & Mister Watermelon Festival Pageant and Beautiful Baby Contest

2026 Hope Watermelon Festival 50th Annual Golden Jubilee T-shirts have arrived

High School Group Travels to France

Deborah Ann Murdorf

Latest Hope Police felony arrests