Articles by Hempstead County EDC

The public is invited to a retirement party for Steve Harris who is retiring as President of the Hempstead County Economic Development Corporation. The party is set for noon to 1:30pm Friday April 28th at […]

Central Baptist Church in Prescott’s “LIFT” ministry held a 94th birthday celebration for LynDean Morman on Tuesday. Church members said Mrs. Morman has been a blessing to Central. Those honoring her crowned her “Queen for […]

There was a time when rest stops and roadside parks dotted the highways of America. But as time went on, governments have gotten away from rest stops as more and more retail establishments have sprung […]

The Hope Kiwanis Club heard from State Rep. Danny Watson recently. Watson gave the club an update on the this year’s legislative session.

The Hope Lions heard from Akili Israel Moses and Racie Poindexter of UAHT Monday. The ladies shared information on the upcoming Kids’ College. This year’s theme is “Universe of Possibilities”. Kids College will be held […]

The Southwest Arkansas Arts Council Youth Arts Exhibition and Competition were recognized in a reception in their honor on Thursday April 18th. It was the most competitive year yet and so they had an award […]

Kim Rowe, Hempstead County Extension Agent, presented a very informative and interesting program Monday, April 17, about the care and maintenance of crepe myrtles. She also graciously answered many questions from club members about their […]

MAE ESTES TO PERFORM AT AWARDS SHOW Mae Estes will perform at the 2023 Arkansas Country Music Awards on Monday, June 5 at the Reynolds Performance Hall on the campus of the University of Central […]

The Brotherhood and Sisterhood of Fulton, AR together with Haynes Chapel Baptist Church of Hope, AR and will Sponsor a benefit program for Sis. Jaida Ward and Sis. Shanice Haynie, that will take place on […]

The Brotherhood and Sisterhood of Fulton, AIR together with Pentecostal Temple Church of God in Christ of Hope, AR will Sponsor a benefit program for Sis. Jaquala Flowers will take place on May 13, 2023 […]

April Love’s “Walk in the Name of Love” 5K Walk or Run will be held April 29th at 9am at Hope’s Fair Park at 800 South Mockingbird.  Funds raised benefit the April R. Love Foundation.  […]

The 2nd annual James Black’s Bowie Heritage Festival was held this past weekend at Historic Washington State Park.  The festival featured “Forged In Fire” celebrities Doug Marcaida and Ricardo Vilar as well as world-renowned bladesmiths […]