Articles by Hope Police Dept.

  On March 22, 2022 at approximately 1:00pm, officers of the Hope Police Department arrested Jason Ruddell, 41, of Emmet, AR. Mr. Ruddell was charged with 2 counts of delivery of methamphetamine. The arrest occurred […]

A “Medical Freedom Town Hall” was held Friday at the Fair Park Community Center.  The event attracted District 3 State Senator Charles Beckham and Gubernatorial Candidate Doc Washburn.  The candidates took time to visit with […]

Hempstead County Judge Jerry Crane is asking all residents who plan to burn something in the next few days to use extreme caution when burning.  Despite significant rain received over the past few day, high […]

HOPE – The Hope High School chapter National Honor Society inducted 24 new members into the academic excellence organization in ceremonies in the HHS auditorium Wednesday, March 30. HHS Principal Donald Patton called the moment […]

HOPE – College opportunities for students in the Hope Public Schools and surrounding school districts will be on display April 5 at the City of Texarkana Recreation Center in Texarkana, Ar., through a collaborative College […]

The Hope-Hempstead County Chamber of Commerce is seeking nominations for the following annual awards: Citizen, Educator, Business, and Non-Profit of the Year. “Nomination forms can be picked up at the Chamber office or we can […]

McCaskill will hold their annual Easter Egg Hunt April 9th at 10am at the McCaskill Community Center.  The Easter Bunny is expected and all children are invited to participate.  Those attending should bring their own […]

A one-vehicle accident on highway 32 about a half mile south of Oakhaven Road apparently caused no serious injury to the lone occupant shortly before 10pm Tuesday night.  According to witnesses who came upon the […]

Have you ever seen a travelling circus? Ever seen one rolling in a Chevy Tahoe? Meet the newest Hope/Hempstead Chamber of Commerce Director and Super Mom Christy Burns. She’s the ring leader of her own […]

HOPE – The Hope Public Schools Board of Education will meet in called special session Thursday, March 31, at 11 a.m. to discuss possible COVID-19 protocol changes. The board will meet in the central board […]

The Hempstead County Master Gardeners held their annual “Spring Seminar” Monday at Hempstead Hall.  The event featured vendors and the special guest speaker was Extension Agent Randy Forst.  In addition to the program there was […]

Hempstead County Courthouse will be closed Friday, April 15, 2022 for a Spring Break Holiday.  Will resume regular working hours Monday, April 18, 2022. Hempstead County Road and Waste Department will be closed Monday, April […]