Articles by Mark Keith

The town of Oakhaven will hold their annual luminary drive-through Friday (12-8) and Saturday (12-9).  Most of the homes at Oakhaven are already decorated with extensive light displays outside and even more will be lit […]

 Hempstead County has had different movie theatres over the years from the Saenger to the Rialto in downtown Hope. The Hempstead County Historical Society would like to showcase a movie that was shown in those […]

The 74th annual Hope Lions Club Christmas Auction was a big success this past weekend.  The auction, held Nov. 30th, Dec. 1st, and 2nd, raised $37,697.50.  This amount rates among the best ever for the […]

Santa and Mrs. Claus made their first “Official” visit to Hope (we believe the jolly old elf has snuck in a couple of times since Thanksgiving) Monday (12-4).  Mrs. Claus flew in early and Santa […]

The Christmas Tree downtown was officially lit Monday (12-4) after the Hope Christmas Parade.  Santa and Mrs. Claus joined Mayor Don Still and Sharon Caldwell as the giant tree at the train depot was lit […]

The Hope/Hempstead County Chamber of Commerce Christmas Parade had a perfect night for a Christmas celebration Monday (12-4).  Temperatures were in the high 40’s at parade time so there was a Christmas chill in the […]

Hempstead County Sheriff James Singleton says the extensive work recently done under the Hempstead County Jail is almost finished.  Apparently, pipes under the jail had disintegrated and filled some areas under the jail with as […]

Brotherhood of Fulton President Jessie Henry presented Hempstead County Sheriff James Singleton with a check for $500 Monday (12-4) to benefit Operation Christmas.  The annual effort by the Sheriff’s Department purchases Christmas presents for needy […]

The Unity Baptist Church “Drive Through Bethlehem” drew hundreds of motorists each night this past Friday and Saturday (12-1 and 12-2).  The event depicts Bethlehem on the night Christ was born.  Hundreds of volunteers help […]

Santa Claus was seen at the Tailgater’s patio Friday afternoon for what is believed to be his first visit to Hope for the Christmas season.  Many of the youngsters were getting their pictures taken with […]

At least one person was checked out by medical personnel Friday (12-1) afternoon shortly before 3:30pm after a two-vehicle accident at Third and Elm in downtown Hope.  The Hope Police and Hempstead County Sheriff’s Department […]

The Washington Volunteer Fire Department will be selling chili and Frito pies on Saturday, December 9 as part of the 37th Annual Christmas and Candlelight in Washington, Arkansas. Chili will be served starting at 3pm […]