Articles by Dale Gathright, Jr.

A new exhibit, “James Black : Life and Legacy” opened at Historic Washington State Park Sunday and will remain in place until January 28th.  The exhibit is open from 8am until 5pm daily at the […]

Spring sports are in full swing in Hope.  Paul Oller recently caught the Bobcat Baseball team in action at Fair Park and the Lady Bobcat Soccer team at Hammons Stadium.

HOPE – The Easter weekend spring holiday for the Hope Public Schools will be observed Friday, April 15, through Sunday, April 17. No classes will be conducted on HPS campuses Friday and administrative offices will […]

Kindergarten students at Clinton Primary School were treated to an encounter with a miniature pony owned by CPS Teacher Aide Lacey Singleton. The students each had an opportunity for an up-close visit with Flicka during […]

FFA Rodeo 2022 Junior Queen contestants include Haysley Flowers, daughter of Walker and Angel Flowers; Kylee Bruce, daughter of Phoenix and Chris Bruce; Payton Anderson, daughter of Aylssa Fields, Joseph Pendergrass and Allen Fields; and […]

The Hope Lions heard from Mona Still on Monday.  Still gave an update on the Washington Fish Fry at the Jonquil Festival. She said they served 280.She also gave an update on the James Black Festival […]

Troop 5 Scout Melody Martinez caught this beautiful Rainbow Trout fly fishing at Dry Run Creek near Mountain Home. Staying at White Hole Resort, the Scouts fished two days catching many Rainbow and Brown Trout. […]

On April 10, 2022, at approximately 4am, officers of the Hope Police Department responded to reports of a person who had been shot at Northside Park in Hope, Arkansas. While enroute, officers were advised that […]

According to Hempstead County Judge Jerry Crane, the burn ban for Hempstead County has been lifted.  Judge Crane reminds everyone to use caution when burning even though the burn ban has been lifted.

Revival April 18th – 20th, 6:30 pm nightly at Avery’s Chapel United Methodist Church, McCaskill Arkansas.  Guest Speakers:  Monday: Mark Segovis, Tuesday: Neil Ridling and Wednesday: Revel Kidd