Articles by photos by Paul Oller and Ciatta Freeman

If you wondered what the big crowd was in downtown Hope for Thursday night it was for Christmas Open House.  Refreshments, specials sales, and surrey rides were just part of the attraction.  Ice skating will […]

On November 11, 2022 at approximately 10:45am, officers of the Hope Police Department arrested Brent Chambers, 34, of Hope, AR. Mr. Chambers was arrested and charged with residential burglary, and 2 counts of battery in […]

On November 13, 2022 at approximately 3:52pm, officers of the Hope Police Department arrested Jairo Salazar, 20, of Hope, AR. Mr. Salazar was arrested and charged with theft of property- auto. The arrest occurred in […]

On November 8, 2022 at approximately 8:30am, officers of the Hope Police Department arrested Pedro Luna, 22, of Hope, AR. Mr. Luna was arrested and charged with possession with purpose to deliver methamphetamine, possession of […]

On November 12, 2022 at approximately 2:00pm, officers of the Hope Police Department arrested Ivory Conway, 58, of Hope, AR. Mr. Conway was arrested and charged with rape. The arrest occurred in the 2600 block […]

The Hempstead County Quorum Court met Thursday for their November meeting.  The meeting was held one week early as the regular meeting date fell on Thanksgiving.  Following the prayer led by Jesse Henry and the […]

As required by the constitution of the National Association of the Advancement of Colored People its units/branches hold elections every two years. The election for Hope-Hempstead branch 6012B is Monday, November 28, 2:00 p.m. – […]

The Hope Kiwanis Club heard from Hope Police Chief J.R. Wilson on Tuesday.  Chief Wilson talked about what he sees as the “4 Emerging Threats” to public safety.  These include firearms violence, Fentanyl, Trans-National and […]

The Hope City Board met Tuesday for their 2nd meeting of November.  Following the prayer and pledge the board moved into agenda items. Bonnie Raff of the Daughters of the American Revolution is her chapter’s […]

HOPE FOR THE HOLIDAYS CONCERT! This December!!  Hope for the Holidays is coming to Hempstead Hall!    Featured artists include: Lance Carpenter  Rachel Hale  CJ Solar  & Mae Estes!    Hempstead Hall and the Southwest […]

The Family Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA)  volunteered several hours Friday at the Hempstead Hall veterans day celebration.  The students served in a variety of capacities.

The Progressive Insurance took part in the company’s 10th annual “Keys to Progress” car giveaway program on November 10th by presenting a free car to Arkansas Gold Star veteran mother of the late Sgt. Carlos […]