Articles by Sheriff James Singleton

Hempstead County Deputy Eric Garner has completed the six-month long Crime Scene Technician Course taught by the Arkansas Criminal Justice Institute (CJI). The course is taught over a six-month period where students attend a week-long […]

Lt. Michael Braddock was honored by The Arkansas Sheriff’s Association for his service to the Arkansas Sheriff’s Honor Guard. He was presented a plaque by Sheriff James Singleton and Captain Justin Crane at the Sheriff’s […]

Folks traveling into Hope on North Hazel were delighted to see a new mural on the Hazel side of the building.  It celebrates Powell’s famous cracklins as well as Hope watermelons and Powell’s skill as […]

Hope, Arkansas –The Hope-Hempstead County Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce that rising country rock star Lil’ Skinny will open the concert for headliner Rodney Atkins. Known for his high-energy performances and authentic Southern […]

On June 4, 2024 at approximately 6:15 am, Hempstead County Sheriff’s Office, Arkansas State Police Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force, and Hope Police Officers executed a search warrant at 303 West 23rd Street […]

The Hope/Hempstead County Chamber of Commerce Community Coffee on June 5th was hosted by the First Presbyterian Church on Wednesday June 5th.  The Coffee was held at the church at 701 South Main.  Those attending […]

Hope, AR – June 6, 2024 – ATTENTION: 2017-2018 Special Education Records will be destroyed this summer.  If anyone in the public has records from those dates and would like to have them, please contact Lynn […]

Hope, AR – May 30 2024 – Hope High School graduated 164 students in 2024. 97% of those students applied for college, many seeking Associates Degrees, Trade Certifications, and Concurrent Credit from the University of […]

Kristie Lang of Pafford Medical Services was a visitor this week to the Hope Senior Citizens Center.  She shared information on Pafford’s annual ambulance membership enrollment drive which is now underway.  A $60 annual membership […]

The Hope City Board held a planning meeting for their “Hope for the Future” project Tuesday (6-4). Dan Beranek presented two options to save money on the proposed Recreation Center with both having no upstairs […]