Articles by Mark Keith

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 […]

When shopping this season at Super 1 and Wal-Mart, you may encounter volunteers from the Salvation Army “ringing the bell”.  Remember to drop your change and donations into the red kettles.  The funds go towards […]

The Arkansas Century Farm program recognizes Arkansas farms of 10 acres or more owned by the same family for at least 100 years. The Arkansas Department of Agriculture began the Century Farm program in 2012 to […]

The Hope Lions Club kicked off their 74th annual Christmas auction Thursday (11-30).  Despite heavy rain falling intermittently, a good crowd turned out to help the Lions raise money for Christmas baskets for the needy. […]

It took the Rector Cougars an overtime period to defeat the Spring Hill Bears Thursday (11-30) in the State Championship Game at War Memorial Stadium.  The game was postponed due to lightning at one point.  […]