Articles by Scott Jester

Hempstead Hall was the venue once again as a large crowd arrived for the annual Hope-Hempstead County Chamber of Commerce Banquet. The event provides the opportunity to gather as a community and shine the light […]

Following their Southern District win at SAU, the Spring Hill FFA Livestock Judging Team was the Overall High Team at the State FFA contest in Fayetteville. This win qualifies the team to compete in Indianapolis, […]

The Hope Civitan Club recently heard from Pam Edmondson of Spectrum of Light Support Group, organized to provide support for parents and caregivers of individuals on the Autism spectrum.  “Spectrum of Light helps provide parents/caregivers with […]

The Hempstead County Republican Party will hold their Lincoln Day Dinner April 22nd at Hempstead Hall.  The silent auction begins at 5:30pm and the banquet starts at 6pm.  Keynote speaker will be Jan Morgan.  Tickets […]

A large contingent of athletes will represent Rainbow of Challenges (ROC) in the annual Special Olympics area competition on Saturday, April 20. Individuals from Rainbow Industries, ROC Enterprises, and Rainbow Junction will join their sister […]

The Hope Downtown Network, a program under Main Street Arkansas since 2018, unveiled the first phase of a community-wide project voted upon during their Taste of Hope event. Barb Noble, Hope Downtown Network Board President, […]

One man died early Thursday evening while repairs were under way to repair a section of Union Pacific railroad track near McNeil. Danny Brent Wilkins, 43, of Rison was struck by a piece of heavy […]

The Blevins School Board met on Monday (4-8). The meeting started with a call to order , a prayer, the pledge of allegiance, and the approval of the financial report. The board approved the purchase […]