Articles by Mark Keith

The Hope Fire Department was called to a grass fire on a vacant lot at Greenwood and Lincoln Wednesday around 11:15am.  The fire was quickly extinguished.  Residents are reminded Hempstead County is under a burn […]

A ceremony was held at the Hempstead County Courthouse Rotunda Wednesday to honor retired Veterans Service Officer Leon Prince.  Prince served for 7 years from 2014 to August of 2021.  His replacement, Donna Rosenbaum, was […]

The 67 Gas & Grill featured a “double feature” Tuesday with the Silveys taking the first part of the program and Mike Powell handling the 2nd part.  A big crowd turned out and really enjoyed […]

The Fair Parade in downtown Hope Tuesday drew big crowds in part due to perfect weather.  Whether on a parade entry like this toddler or on the sidewalk like Bailey Rogers who was enjoying her […]

Mrs. Iva Lee Collier Davis will turn 100 years young on October 6th.  Mrs. Davis is a resident at Hope Haven and is very active there.  A party is set for the Fair Park Community […]

Recently, the students at HAPS took part in the process of selecting student council members. Students wishing to be voted upon wrote and gave speeches and created campaign posters. Pictured below are the students elected […]

Spring Hill FFA members competed on September 27th in The Southwest Arkansas District Fair Agriculture Mechanics Contest. Students competing included: Christopher Hernandez, Daylen Bass, Trace Clements, Corbin Overton, Brooks Lee, Westin Barnett, Zane Minton, Jackson […]

This week’s Hope High School Football “Farm Bureau Player of the Week” is # 1, Tyler Patterson. Tyler is a JR Quarterback, that had 16 completed passes (16/23), 318 passing yards, and 5 passing touchdowns […]

This week’s Spring Hill High School Football “Farm Bureau Player of the Week” is # 4, Levin McGuire. Levin is a JR Quarterback, that had 21 yards rushing, 72 passing yards, and 2 passing touchdowns […]

Free flu shots are being administered now through 6pm this (Tuesday) evening in front of Hempstead Hall in Hope.  The flu shots are free but if you have insurance, Medicaid, or Medicare, please bring your […]

The Ozan VFD held their annual fundraiser Saturday at the fire department.  A good crowd turned out to enjoy good food, fellowship, and help raise money for the department.

“Trial by Jury”, a locally written and produced play was held Saturday at Historic Washington State Park.  There are two versions, one dating from the 1840’s and one from the 1870’s.  The play is based […]