Articles by Mark Keith

The Hope Kiwanis Club recently heard from Southwest Arkansas Arts Council Executive Director Jennifer Block.  Block started her program talking about the arts council’s “Arts In Education” program.  She noted this program involves contracting with […]

On April 22nd, FF Daniel Martinez and FF George Cox responded to a medical emergency to a residence regarding an infant suffering from an airway obstruction that led to cardiac arrest. These two firefighters assisted […]

HOPE, AR – There will be a Magnet School Showcase at Clinton Primary School on Tuesday, May 9 from 2:15pm – 5:45pm. This is specifically for students who will be entering the 5th Grade for […]

Spring cleaning time —Bobbie Jean Smith spent some time this week cleaning up the Sutton (Nevada County, Arkansas) Book Box. Started in 2015 by Bobbie and her husband George (former editor of the Hope Star […]

According to weather statistics released as of April 26th, April 2023 was cooler that normal and rainfall was slightly below normal for April as of the 26th. The average air temperature at the official Hope […]

The Hope City Board met Tuesday May 2nd for their first meeting of May.   The items on the agenda were – emergency roof repairs for Hope In Action#2, Arkansas Aeronautics Grant Application, sealed bids for […]

Historic Washington State Park offered a herb workshop on the last Saturday in April.  Theresa Neely led the workshop with Rachel Colbe’s assistance. The course covered the history of the area and how that affected […]

Local students were nominated to represent their community and school at Arkansas Boys State 2023, an immersive leadership and civic engagement experience sponsored by the American Legion. The following local students will join more than […]

WHAT: SEVEN-UP PROGRAMWHEN: Sunday, May 28, 2,O23TIME: 2:30 P.M.GUEST SPEAKERSSis. Edna Ford Pleasant A.M.E. Church Joan, ARSis. Jolly Golston St Paul C.M.E. Church Old Washington, ARBro. Luther Clark Rising Star Missonary Baptist Church Hope, ARSis. […]

The Hope Farmer’s Market opened Tuesday to unseasonably cool temperatures but a good number of vendors    There were baked goods, honey, flowers, vegetables, meat and plants for sale. Vendors included Solomon Farms, the Silvey […]

Hempstead County Road Department starting Monday, May 8 through Friday, May 12, will be doing repair work, one and a half miles South of 355 on Hempstead County 3 (Patmos Road) road will be closed.  Please […]