Edith Bear Arrested for Possession of Controlled Substance (Meth)
On 24 January 2022, 8th North Special Agents, and Hempstead County Deputies Arrested Edith Bear age 60, of Hope for POSSESSION OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA, POSSESSION OF A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE (Meth),…
COVID Update
As of Thursday afternoon, here are the active COVID cases in Southwest Arkansas. Hempstead 313 Nevada 203 Ouachita 474 Union 779 Columbia 401 Lafayette 76 Miller 632 Little River 311…
Hempstead Quorum Court
The Hempstead County Quorum Court met Thursday for their January meeting. The JP’s heard a request from the Southwest Arkansas Water System for approximately $400,000 to fund some repairs. System…
Local Man Makes Short Tour With Bill Gaither
What do you do if you’re happily retired from the road, running your farm and market in rural Arkansas but Bill Gaither calls? Well, if you’re Jack Daniels of Bodcaw,…
Ruth Cook Arrested For Possession With Purpose To Deliver A Controlled Substance
On Tuesday January 25, 2022 the 8th North Task Force working with the Bi-State Task Force. Arrested Ruth Cook age 47 of Hope. 8th North Agents, Hempstead County Deputies, Bi-State DTF Agents…
Brock McCorkle Promoted to State Bank President
On January 12, 2022, State Bank announced the promotion of Brock McCorkle to President and elected him to serve on the Board of Directors. McCorkle joined State Bank in 2018…
Broken Water Line Soaks Cars On Highway 29 North
A broken water line at the Sutton Farm on highway 29 north drenched cars on the highway. It is believed some utility workers accidently struck the line. While the water…
Hope Kiwanis Club Hears Program On Southwest Arkansas Arts Council
The Hope Kiwanis Club heard from Anna Powell and Jennifer Block from the Southwest Arkansas Arts Council on Tuesday. Block is the new Executive Director with the Southwest Arkansas Arts…
Hope Evening Lions Recent Programs
The Hope Evening Lions have shared some photos from recent meetings. January 3rd speaker was Sheriff James Singleton. He spoke about moving to the new courthouse, information about arrests and…
Brady Rhodes A Big Hit At 67 Gas & Grill
The 67 Gas & Grill in downtown Emmet featured a concert by Brady Rhodes on Tuesday. Rhodes sang lots of favorites and took requests from the crowd. The next music…
