Unity Baptist Church of Hope 5th-6th grade Sunday school class Chili Supper Sunday, March 1st in the Fellowship Hall after the evening service. Tickets $10 each and are on sale at the Welcome Center. Dine-in or carry-out. No tickets will be sold at the door.
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Arkansas Cattlemen’s Association Area Conferences are around the corner! These events are a great way to meet with producers across the area, eat a delicious steak dinner, learn from our presenting sponsor, and visit vendors from across the state! If you are interested in attending, please RSVP here: https://www.arbeef.org/area-conferences If you are interested in being a vendor at these events, please reach out to Noralee at noralee@arbeef.org. The local Area 4 meeting is set for Wednesday, March 3rd at Hempstead Hall on the UA Hope campus. RSVP by February 23rd by calling the ACA office at 501-224-2114 or online at arbeef.org. Doors open at 5:00 pm. Dinner served at 6:00 pm.
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Hope Methodist Church Preschool Registration Friday, March 6th at 5:00 pm. Packets can be pickup up at the church office beginning Monday, March 2nd. For information, 870-777-8816, or hope-methodist.com
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Join the Klipsch Museum of Audio History on March 6 – 7th in Hope, AR, for the Paul W. Klipsch (PWK) Birthday Bash Spring fund raising event. This year the Museum celebrates 80 years of the Hope Klipsch Factory producing the world-renowned Klipschorn loudspeaker and ten years since the Museum formed as a non-profit organization. The Museum’s celebration begins Friday, March 6, by honoring PWK with a wreath laying ceremony at his gravesite within Rose Hill Cemetery, 1005 N. Hazel St. The festivities continue Friday afternoon with speaker demonstrations and listening sessions at the Klipsch Museum Visitor Center, 403 W. Division St, and the Paul W. Klipsch Auditorium, 206 W Avenue H, all free to the public. That night, the Museum serves a BBQ dinner for $20 per person and conducts its annual membership meeting at the Visitor Center. Saturday, March 7, all events happen at the Visitor Center. Klipsch Heritage Brand Ambassador Mike Dyer presents PWK’s sound of science with speaker demonstrations. Klipsch historian and Museum Curator Jim Hunter leads van tours ($50 per person) with stops at the Museum, the Southwest Proving Ground where PWK worked for the Department of Army and began designing loudspeakers, and the Hope Municipal Airport where PWK debuted the Klipschorn in 1945 during a World War II victory dance. The A-State Corvette Association hosts a car show free for the public Saturday afternoon at the Visitor Center. The celebration culminates with the Hope Lions Club fish fry dinner and concert by Hope-area rockers Hazy Jayne ($25 per person). All proceeds support the Museum’s mission to maintain PWK’s collections and archives and to use PWK’s science of sound to encourage science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics education. The Museum hopes to raise $5,000 during this annual fund-raiser. Tickets now on sale at the Klipsch Museum website! https://www.klipschmuseum.org/
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4th Annual Fearless Conference: Worthy in the Wilderness, Saturday, March 7th, 9:00 am-3:30 pm, at Rafter J Cowboy Church, 4913 Highway 29 South, 4 miles past UA-Hope. Link for information for CGOH women’s conference is at https://cgohministries.my.canva.site/
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Charity Missionary Baptist Church extends an invitation to celebrate their pastor and wife’s 17th anniversary. Pastor Jessie and Sister Sharon Henry will be honored Sunday, March 8th at 2:30 pm at Charity Missionary Baptist Church on US 67 in Fulton. Honorary Guest is Pastor Larry Jordan of St. James Baptist Church and Moderator of the Ozan District. The public is invited.
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Fairhills Extension Homemakers Club invites the public to hear a presentation about Child Human Trafficking Tuesday, March 10th at 6:00 pm at the Nevada County Extension Office, 877 East Main Street in Prescott. Presented by Caroline Bennington, Awareness Advocate, Percy and Donna Malone Child Safety Center. Topics include misconceptions, indicators, what is human trafficking? how do traffickers operate? and talking to youth/victims about human trafficking.
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Benefit for the Charles Lester Family Friday, March 13th from 11:00 am-1:00 pm at the Hempstead County Sheriff’s Office. Hamburger and chip plates sold by donation. Drinks available for those dining in. Auction of donated items and baked goods. For donations, lunch orders or questions, contact Justin Crane at 870-703-6368, Marla Gullion 870-703-9213, or Cathy Fincher 870-826-2260. Lester was longtime Southeast VFD Chief and Hempstead County Constable. All proceeds go to the family.
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The Brotherhood and Sisterhood of Fulton will sponsor a benefit program for Bro. J.B. Brown Saturday, March 14th. The program will be at 6pm at the Spot, 223 East Elm in Prescott. Choirs or soloists are invited to render and “a” and “b” selection. If you have questions, call Pastor Jessie Henry at 870-896-2581 or 870-703-8994. You may also call Deacon Jimmy Smith at 870-359-5820.
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There will be private applicator training classes every month from December to May alternating between Prescott (taught by Nevada County agent Stacey Stone) and Hope (taught by Hempstead County agent Kim Rowe). The schedule is as follows: March 16 at 6 p.m. in Hope, April 7 at 2 p.m. in Prescott, May 21 at 6 p.m. in Hope. All classes will be at the county’s respective Extension office. The Nevada County Extension office is located at 877 E. Main Street in Prescott. The Hempstead County Extension office is located at 1800 E. 3rd Street in Hope. Call to get on the list to be notified in case a class gets rescheduled. For Prescott classes: (870) 887-2818 and for Hope classes: (870) 777-5771. The cost of the training is $20 paid at the time of the class. Licensing fees are paid separately to the Dept. of Ag Pesticide Section. A private applicator license is required to purchase restricted use pesticides for personal farm use. A license is not required to purchase products for home gardens and lawns. Contact either office for additional information.
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The 58th Annual Jonquil Festival is March 20th & 21st at Historic Washington State Park. Music, arts and crafts, tours, and food!
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Washington Vintage Dancers will perform under the Old Washington Farmers Market Pavilion located across the street from Williams Tavern Restaurant at 2pm on Saturday, March 21 as part of the Annual Jonquil Festival. Come and join in or enjoy watching dances of the past!
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The University of Hope-Texarkana will host a career fair on April 1 at the Hope Campus giving students and community members the opportunity to connect with local employers and prepare for their next career move. The April 1 event will take place outside the Student Center on the Hope Campus from 9 am to 12 noon. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet with leading local employers, explore job openings, and make valuable professional connections. In addition, career support services will be available, including resume and cover letter assistance from experienced professionals. Participants can also receive a complimentary professional headshot to use for job applications and online profiles. Food trucks will be on site offering a variety of options for those who want to grab a meal while attending the event. Businesses interested in attending can register at https://forms.office.com/r/s71tsBvJ15. For more information, contact Emmanuel Dixon at 870-722-8119 or william.dixon@uaht.edu.
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Filling the Gaps in Nevada County Health Fair Thursday, April 2nd, 4-7:00 pm, on the Nevada Schools campus in Rosston. This community-focused event is designed to connect individuals and families with valuable health resources, education, and services that make a real difference. Free health screenings, wellness info & resources, healthy snack and activities. All are welcome!
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Hope-Hempstead County Chamber of Commerce will host their 2026 Annual Meeting & Banquet “Boots, Bling & Business” Monday, April 13th at 5:00 pm at Hempstead Hall in Hope. Legendary Razorback coach Houston Nutt as the keynote speaker for our upcoming Annual Meeting & Banquet. The banquet will feature dinner, networking, special recognitions, and Coach Nutt’s keynote address as we celebrate the achievements of our local business community. Sponsorships and ticket reservations are now open! 870-777-3640 hopechamberdirector@gmail.com
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Hot Diggity Dog! 2nd Annual Trivia Night, Saturday, April 18th, 6:00 pm at Hempstead Hall in Hope. Join us to raise funds for Carter’s Class & the HopeBots’ Booster, great causes for books & bots Saturday, April 18th, Help fund the next CPS Book Fair for every child to go home with a book AND support HopeBots’ registration fees to compete around the state! We’ll have a $500 cash prize for the winning team, great auction items, and a whole bunch of fun!
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Prescott Nevada County Chamber of Commerce will host an author book signing for Prescott native Fantasia Barmore, who has written her first book, The Pruning Season! On Tuesday, April 28th at 6:00 pm at the Prescott Nevada County Library. Please join us as we celebrate Fantasia and this incredible accomplishment. Fantasia will read an excerpt from her newly published book and will be on site to sign copies. You may purchase a book at the event or bring your own copy to be signed.
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The Prescott Nevada County Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the date for its 2026 Banquet and Annual Meeting. The event will be held on Thursday, April 30th at the Prescott Junior High School Cafeteria. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m., with the program beginning at 6:00 p.m. The theme for this year’s banquet is Small Town, BIG Memories, celebrating the people, businesses, and moments that make Prescott and Nevada County special. Businesses and individuals interested in purchasing a table or individual tickets, or those who would like to decorate a table, are encouraged to contact the Prescott–Nevada County Chamber of Commerce office at 870-887-2101.
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The Bright Star Cemetery on Highway 73 West is in need of additional money in order to keep the historical cemetery in the shape it deserves. Contributions may be sent to Mary McPherson, 1121 Highway 73 West, Washington 71862 or Chester McRoy, 505 Highway 73 West, Hope, Arkansas 71801.
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White Oak Grove Cemetery is needing donations for upkeep. Persons with loved one buried there can address their donations c/o White Oak Grove Baptist Church, 314 Highway 332, Hope, AR 71801.
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The Hope Housing Authority is closing the waiting list for Section 8 until further notice.
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Providence-Azar Cemetery in Nevada is needing donations for upkeep. Persons with loved ones buried there can address their donations to Providence-Azar Cemetery Committee, P.O. Box 910, Hope, AR 71802. Contact Phillip McKinney Committee President for further information 870-675-1936
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Huckabee Cemetery is asking for donations for maintenance of the cemetery. Donations may be sent to Todd Martin, 578 Highway 32 East, Hope, AR. 71801.
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Anyone that has family members at the Ayer’s Cemetery is reminded the cemetery is in need of donations for upkeep. If you’d like to help, send donations to Eva Morehead, 1440 Nevada 5, Rosston, 71858.
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To everyone that has family, friends or their own plots picked out in Westmoreland Cemetery, we are struggling at this time to maintain operating capital at a level to keep up the cemetery. As most know we operate this community cemetery on donations made during the year. Donations are not keeping up with our biggest expense which is mowing. So, I’m passing the hat at this time and ask everyone that reads this to share it on their family, friends and let’s see if we can get some help. Thanks to everyone that has helped this year and in the past. James Larry Kaufman, 1147 Hwy 195 S., Washington, AR. 71862, 870-722-6959.