Articles by Dale Gathright, Jr.

Hope Public Schools announced in October that the HPS District had been awarded a $14,999,987 Magnet Schools Assistance Program grant from the United States Department of Education.  The grant will be used “to transform the […]

Southern Arkansas University Tech has announced that Joyce Elliott will be the guest speaker for the annual Black History Celebration on February 23, 2023. Elliott leaves her State Senate seat in January. She presently represents […]

We drove down East 6th Monday night and were thrilled to see one of our favorite decorated homes.  These folks do a tremendous job and we look forward to seeing this home every year.

The December food distribution will be Sat, Dec 10, beginning at 9:00 AM. All who have a need for groceries and food items are welcome. The location is 3301 East 3rd Street, Hope, AR.

Fog and mist couldn’t stop the annual Christmas Parade Monday night sponsored by the Hope/Hempstead County Chamber of Commerce.  The parade had plenty of floats, marching bands, and was highlighted by the arrival of Santa […]

Members of the First Assembly of God were on hand during the Christmas Parade Monday to distribute free hot chocolate to the crowd.

The Hope Jr. Auxiliary was on hand following the Hope Christmas Parade to serve cookies to children waiting to visit Santa and Mrs. Claus at the Tailgater’s Patio.  Pictured are J.A. members Jordyne Weston, Ashley […]

Santa and Mrs. Claus made their first visit to Hope for the 2022 Christmas season.  Santa was in the Christmas parade and then got off at the Hope Visitors Information Center to help Mayor Don […]

The Hope Lions club held their annual Christmas program at Hempstead Hall Monday night.   The club enjoyed a prime rib dinner catered by Sheba’s.  After the meal, President Charles Looney and Auction Chairman Milko Smith […]

The Bethel AME Church at 418 South Laurel in Hope will hold their “Joyce Patterson Memorial Christmas Brunch” Saturday December 17th at 11am.  The Theme will be “Let Your Light Shine”.  Special Guest Speaker will […]