Articles by Jennifer Block/SWAAC

Hope, Ark. – Southwest Arkansas Arts Council (SWAAC) announces the return of the Holiday Bazaar. After taking a year off, the Holiday Bazaar is back and bigger than ever. Let holiday gift giving be made […]

The final program of the year at the 67 Gas & Grill in downtown Emmet is set for 6pm Tuesday November 8th.  The program will feature the Gas & Grill Band with special guest Frank […]

The Hope City Board met Tuesday for their first meeting of November. Following the prayer, pledge,and approval of the minutes, the board moved into agenda items. The board discussed employee bonuses.  The discussion was influenced […]

A Halloween drive-through was held at Fair Park in Hope by various local law enforcement groups.  There were some outstanding costumes as well as some spooky effects to celebrate Halloween.

The Hope Wildcats youth football team battled Nashville for the Southwest Arkansas Championship last Saturday with Nashville coming out on top 33 to 13.  The parents wish to thank the coaching staff for their efforts […]

The Hope Civic Clubs will unite to sponsor a “Salute to American Veterans” program on November 11th at Hempstead Hall.  Doors open at 10:30am with the program to start at 11am.  The program is free […]

John Gladden has been named the Director of Hempstead Hall.  Gladden has served as assistant director for several years.  Our congratulations go to Gladden on his new post!

The City of Hope will be closed Friday November 11th, 2022 for Veteran’s Day. Monday and Tuesday collection routes will run normal. Thursday trash will be picked up on Wednesday. Friday trash will be picked […]

Hope Civitan Club officers and directors for the 2022-23 Civitan year were installed at their October 25 meeting at Dos Loco Gringos Restaurant.  Pictured, from left, are installing officer John Fournier, a two-time governor of […]

Years ago, there were certain chores on the farm that happened in the fall such as hog killing and syrup making.  Well we don’t know who all’s killing hogs but over at the Wyndell and […]

Blevins Community Trunk or Treat (sponsored by local churches and with Farmers Bank & Trust providing 4 large bags of candy for the event)…over 100 people attended….

We have to appreciate the creativeness of the Farmers Bank & Trust downtown staff on Halloween.  Market President Jacob Jones came as a burrito with the staff members portraying various Taco Bell hot sauce varieties!