Tommy Overton, 78, of Vilonia, Formerly of Hope
Tommy (Tom) Robert Overton Sr., 78, of Vilonia (formerly of Hope) passed from this life on Thursday, June 13, 2024 from natural causes. He was born Wednesday, December 26, 1945…
Hempstead County Family Named Southwest District Farm Family of the Year
LITTLE ROCK – The 77th annual Arkansas Farm Family of the Year program has announced its eight district farm families, representing a wide variety of Arkansas agriculture, the state’s largest…
Hope Tourism Commission
The Hope Tourism Commission met on Tuesday (6-11). The minutes were approved as was the financial report. Eleven businesses are behind on remitting their tax on lodging and prepared food.…
Hope Farmers Union Insurance Agent Wins Awards
Congratulations to Hope Farmers Union Insurance Agent Brandy Armstrong who recently won awards for Farmers Union Insurance Agency of the Year and Commercial Lines Agency of the Year. Armstrong’s agency…
New Trucks Part of Cargo in Recent Emmet Train Derailment
Work has been continuing on the clean-up of the Emmet train derailment. Part of the cargo damaged in the derailment included brand new GMC trucks. It’s somewhat mind-boggling to think…
Hope Piranhas Compete, Bring Back Ribbons
The Hope Piranhas Swim Team are back at it and showing off a few of their recently earned ribbons. The team consists of both a year-long and summer only group.…
Lions Hear from Dr. Lester Sitzes on Scouting
The Hope Lions Club heard from Scoutmaster Dr. Lester Sitzes of Troop 5 on June 3rd. Dr. Sitzes grew up in scouting and was invited to be a leader by…
Hope Kiwanis Club Hears From District Judge Kolby Harper
The Hope Kiwanis Club heard from one of their own on Tuesday June 11th. District Judge Kolby Harper gave an overview of her job and also her background in law.…
Hope Physical Therapy Celebrates 40 Years With Ribbon Cutting
Dean Butler and the staff of Hope Physical Therapy at 1403 South Main in Hope celebrated 40 years in Hope on Tuesday (6-11). The Hope/Hempstead County Chamber of Commerce…
Blevins School Board
The Blevins School District held their June board meeting on Tuesday, June 4th. The meeting was scheduled for the previous day; however, a power outage due to severe weather required…
