Articles by Mark Keith

Julia McLelland of Prescott took part in the Sr. Olympics National Tournament in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania July 7th though 14th.  She played with the Arkansas Diamonds from Hot Springs in the age 65 group division and […]

The Hope Kiwanis Club held their annual smoked chicken dinner on the opening night of the Hope Watermelon Festival.  The members looked like they had a great time cooking and distributing that great smoked Tyson […]

The annual Hope Lions & Evening Lions Fish and Chicken Fry is a regular Friday event at the Watermelon Festival.  Serving will continue until 7pm at the Fair Park Community Center.

2023 Hope Watermelon Festival T-Shirts Are On Sale at the Hope Watermelon Festival!

Here are just a few of the activities at the opening night of the Hope Watermelon Festival.  The Watermelon Olympics drew well and there were plenty of other well-attended activities including volleyball, music from the […]

The 47th annual Hope Watermelon Festival has vendors galore this weekend.  You’ll find many items for sale including art work, jewelry, crafts, t-shirts, and more.  Make plans to visit and do some shopping!

Charles and Deborah Stewart were chosen for the Hope Beautification Committee Yard of the Month for August.  Mr. Stewart said they love working in the Yard and helping to make their neighborhood look better.  The yard is […]

The Watermelon Festival Treasure Hunt donated $6,650 Wednesday (8-9) to the Clinton Primary Angel Tree Program.  The following is from the Watermelon Festival Treasure Hunt facebook page… We did this together! Thanks to all the […]

Due to unforeseen circumstances, The Marshall Tucker Band will, unfortunately, not be able to perform at the 47th Annual Hope Watermelon Festival on Saturday, August 12. Billboard-charting country star Mark Wills will take the band’s […]

The Miss Watermelon Pageant was held Tuesday at the Klipsch/City Hall Auditorium.  Winners Included Junior Miss Watermelon 2023 Madelyne Maclaughlin.