Articles by Dr. Lester Sitzes/Photos by Jim Rhodes

Hope’s Scout Troop 5 braved the Memorial Day morning thunderstorms to place American flags on US Veteran’s graves. Honoring the Veterans at Rose Hill and Memory Gardens cemeteries the Scouts and guests placed American Flags […]

The Hope Farmers Market had a good crowd of vendors and sellers on Tuesday (6-10).  Congratulations to Melissa Langston, winner of the drawing for the basket of goodies donated by the vendors.

The Blevins School Board met Monday (6-9). After prayer and pledge President Laura Clark moved to nominate new board officers. After nominations, voting was unanimous for President Cindy Parks, Vice President Carl McGill, and Secretary […]

Hope, Arkansas, June 8, 2025 – Civic leaders from South Arkansas, including representatives from Visibility Outreach Touch Engage South Arkansas (VOTE SoAR) and Mayor of Stamps attended Civic Arkansas’ Civic Spaces convening at the prestigious […]

The Hope Kiwanis Club heard from three recipients of their scholarships for the coming year.  From left is Logan Perkins, Darby Coffee,and Carter Berry.  Logan will be attending SAU while Darby and Carter are headed […]

The Civic Coalition of Prescott will host a community meal at Prescott’s First United Methodist Church Thursday (6-19).  The group is a coalition of the Kiwanis, Lion’s and Rotary clubs in Prescott.  Anyone needing delivery […]

Congratulations to Terrill Brown of 507 East 14th in Hope for having the Hope Beautification Committee’s “Yard of the Month” for June.  We urge you to drive by and enjoy Mr. Brown’s beautiful yard!

Bobby Fulks, on the right, Awarded Bronze Medal in Visually Impaired Horse Shoe competition at Memphis’ National Veterans Golden Age Games Bobby T Fulks of Prescott and a 26-year Army Veteran, won 4 medals and […]

Congratulations to Hempstead County J.P. and Hope Lions President Steve Atchley on hitting a “Hole in One” Saturday (6-7) at the Hope Country Club!