Articles by Eric Mclaurin

There was an extensive list of students, parents, staff and community members recognized at the school board meeting. For March the list is as follows:  Lydia Harrison from Clinton was recognized as a sweet and […]

The Hope School Board met on April 17th for their regular monthly meeting.   The meeting was held at Hempstead Hall as the district had presented its five-year plan to the public prior to the school […]

The Hope Public Schools and Hope School board held a meeting on the district’s 5 year plan Monday at Hempstead Hall.  In the meeting, Superintendent  Dr. Jonathon Crossley started with 4 pictures that represent student […]

LEWISVILLE – Arkansas State Police arrested Keshawn Jamal Hawkins, 22, of Camden, charging him with Threatening to Commit an Act of Mass Violence on School Property. The arrest was made April 12th, less than 24 […]

   Jennifer Block, Executive Director of the Southwest Arkansas Arts Council, spoke to the Hope Civitan Club Tuesday, April 11.  She informed the club of upcoming events, including the annual Youth Art Show currently on […]

A gallery exhibit of Dr. David Stewart’s artwork will be on display at the Soutwest Arkansas Arts Council beginning May 1 and continuing through May 20.  The exhibit will hang in the SWAAC gallery in […]

Historic Washington State Park held a “harness & driving” workshop this past Saturday.  Persons who are interested in the next such workshop can contact the park at 983-2684.

The annual Kid’s Fishing Derby sponsored by the Hope Parks & Recreation Department draw a large number of junior anglers on April 15th.  This year’s event drew over 90 kids and as the photos show, […]

The Hope Lions heard a program on “The Call” Monday from Gina Perkins.  Perkins explained “The Call” is an Arkansas organization that assists in finding, training, and supporting foster families.  Hempstead County usually has anywhere […]

Hope Lions Shawn McClish of Hope Auto presented the club with a $1,000 check Monday in appreciation of the club’s recent fish fry for Hope Auto’s 100th anniversary celebration.  The club was happy to help […]

UAHT Chancellor and Hope Lion Dr. Christine Holt thanked the Hope Lions Monday for their work on the annual UAHT Fish Fry and gave a report on the results.  The noted over 700 people were […]