Articles by David Henderson/HPS

On Monday and Tuesday, August 8th and 9th, the Hope Public Schools Teachers, Paraprofessionals and Staff went ALL IN with two days of learning, laughing, conversation, fun, and friendship. The two-day event was held at […]

Due to upcoming construction on 6th Street, HAPS will have new car rider and bus rider pick-up and drop-off points. Students with bus stops on 6th Street will have new pick-up points. Those locations are […]

After the initial article last week, we had more churches deliver socks to be included in our Sock Drive for AR Veterans.  Our final total as 1105 pairs of socks! The VA drivers from the […]

At Rainbow of Challenges, they are known as “Direct Service Professionals” or DSPs for short. They serve individual clients in the area who are diagnosed with an intellectual/developmental disability and who are under their care […]

The Hope Watermelon Festival Parade came off despite threatening weather.  The rain held off and the temperature dropped about 20 degrees to make this the most comfortable Watermelon Festival Parade ever!

Sheriff James Singleton and Sgt. Michel Braddock present Deputies Marla Gullion and Eric Garner with a Sheriff’s Commendation for actions in responding to a recent call of an armed Sex Offender.  To: Deputies Eric Garner […]

Join us for a day full of adventure, discovering White Oak Lake State Park. Nature activities include a scavenger hunt, pedal boat races, and water balloon volleyball. Activities are designed for children 6-15 who have […]

HOPE, AR. – There were smiles all around as ROC Enterprises of Rainbow of Challenges, Inc. received a donation check of $40,000 from Tyson Foods of Hope. The informal presentation was held in the meeting […]

The Hempstead County Sheriff’s Department held a sale of surplus vehicles on Saturday.  Several folks turned out to check out the vehicles and bid.  Don Honea did the auctioneering.

The Hope Evening Lions will hold their monthly food distribution on Sat, Aug 13, beginning at 9:00. All who have a need are welcome.  The food will be distributed at the old state police headquarters […]

On July 25, 2022 at approximately 9:51pm, officers of the Hope Police Department arrested William Griffith, 40, Hope, AR. Mr. Griffith was arrested and charged with domestic battery in the 3rd degree, criminal mischief in […]