Articles by Patricia Rowe/SWREC

Hope ended April with above average rainfall and below average temperatures.  According to the Southwest Research and Extension Center east of Hope on state highway 174 which serves as Hope’s official weather station, the average […]

Arkansas’ Great Southwest Regional Tourism Association met Tuesday (5-13) at Historic Washington State Park.  There are 12 regional tourism associations in the state.  They work with events in the counties and Arkansas Parks & Tourism […]

The Hope Kiwanis Club heard a program on the Hope Farmers Market on Tuesday (5-13).  Deanna Gilbert is the market manager.  She noted the Farmers Market is being held each Tuesday from 7am until 11am; […]

Undergraduate Sara Sweat, a dedicated and accomplished student in the BS Agricultural Science-Pre-Vet program at SAU, has distinguished herself as an exemplary member of the academic community. With an impressive 4.0 GPA, Sara has not […]

The Hope Evening Lions held their monthly food distribution on Saturday (5-10).  The club distributes food to anyone who needs it the second Saturday of each month at the old state police headquarters at 3301 […]

Historic Washington State Park held a candle-making workshop on Saturday (5-9).  The next workshop is set for later this month. “Hands-On” Candle Making Workshop Saturday, May 24th, 9:00 am-1:00 pm at Historic Washington State Park. […]

Congratulations to the Hope Public Schools’ Rotary Teachers of the Year! Ms. Stewart and Ms. Balagot are two shining examples of excellence inside and outside of the classroom. We love you!  

Heather Manor hosted a reception Monday (5-12) to celebrate Skilled Nursing Care Week.  Heather Manor has activities all week for their residents.