Articles by Ken McLemore, Hope Public Schools

OPERATION CHRISTMAS RECEIVES WALMART COMMUNITY GRANT. The Hempstead County Sheriff’s Office received a $4,000.00 dollar grant from Walmart’s Community Grant program. The funds along with other funds raised will go toward our annual Shop with […]

The first edition of “Trial By Jury” was presented for 2022 on Saturday night.  This was the 1840’s version of the play.  Shown are participants Billy Nations and Dan Ford.  The presentation is based upon […]

The Oak Ridge Boys made a return engagement to Hempstead Hall almost 6 years after they completely filled it in 2016.  Long-time Oak William Lee Golden was unable to be on hand for the concert […]

On May 1st, 2022 at approximately 6:09 PM, HCSO Deputies were dispatched to 4714 Highway 29 North in reference to a shot’s fired incident. Upon arrival, Deputies spoke with a 17-year-old female, who advised deputies […]

The Hope Kiwanis Club recently heard a program from three students in the EAST program at the Hope Academy of Public Service.  Riley Bramlett, Jorgia Coffee, and Ivan Sanchez all took turns talking about the […]

Cinco De Mayo celebrations in America date back to the country’s founding. To help keep our community safe, Hope Police Department is teaming up with the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration […]

Arkansas Arts Council/Southwest Arkansas Arts Council Artist in Residence Sue Allen Pico, right, welcomes SWAAC Executive Director Jennifer Block, center right, AAC Arts in Education Program Manager Matt Boyce, center left, and SWAAC AIE Coordinator […]

Hope Animal Control Officer Tammy Austin is urging all pet owners to get their dogs vaccinated against Canine Distemper.  The disease can result in serious illness and death in dogs.  Austin says she has seen […]