Articles by Jennifer Block/SWAAC

Hope, Ark. – The Southwest Arkansas Arts Council (SWAAC) announces the 2nd Annual Youth Art Exhibition and Competition. Youth from the surrounding areas, aged 12 and up, are invited to enter artwork to be exhibited […]

Arkansas Farmers Union Insurance, based in Bryant, AR, announced that Brandy Armstrong of Hope, AR has qualified for the 2021/2022 Farmers Union Agents Summit, the company’s top sales honor. He is one of over 80 […]

The University of Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service held a very informative workshop on High Tunnel Houses on Thursday at the Southwest Research and Extension Center.   Kim Rowe, from the Extension Office opened the event, introducing […]

Dr Charles Looney of the Southwest Research and Extension Center held conducted a two day workshop March 22nd and 23rd on Artificial Insemination of cattle.  He stated it is a miracle calves are produced when […]

The Hempstead County Republican Committee started the new year with the election of officers:   Chairman:                               Steve Atchley 1st Vice Chairman:                 Mark Ross 2nd Vice Chairman:                 Karen Smith Secretary:                               Mary Ann Lerew Treasurer:                               Debbie Marsh […]

HOPE, AR – Hope High School students are learning important life skills through a life simulation called “Get Real!” The program helps high school students understand the importance of budgeting, writing checks, understanding credit and […]

HOPE, AR – Substitute Teacher Training Event for Hope School District on Tuesday, March 28th, from 9a-12p in the Hope Administration Building Board Room, located at 117 E 2nd Street, Hope, AR. Interested individuals should […]

The kids of Making Rainbows Hope took center stage recently hosting their own Mardi Gras-themed fashion show. The crowd of parents was overflowing and there were two large age groups. When the judging was complete, ROC […]

March 21st, Hempstead County 4-H hosted an Archeological Event led by Hope Bragg.  She asked the group what archeology was, to draw an archeologist, and list the steps they follow. She then gave the group […]