Articles by David Henderson/Hope Public Schools

The Hope School Board met in special session Thursday July 28th. Each of the following items were approved by the board:   Childhood Nutrition Request – Upgrades to nutrition program. Industrial Equipment: Two dishwashers, Four […]

New District Judge for the 38th District Kolby Harper was sworn in Monday morning by Circuit Judge Joe Short.  Short was standing in for retiring District Judge Tony Yocom who was under the weather. Judge […]

Hope Police and other authorities recovered a body from a pond on highway 29 north behind the old Marcus Twin movie theater Monday morning.  Investigation into the incident is continuing with more details expected later […]

The United Christian Church of Emmet provided lunch for the NEA Bulldogs girls basketball team on July 27th.  The team, along with parents, were traveling to Dallas to compete in a basketball tournament.  The team […]

There was a good turnout Friday for a Mediterranean Cooking Class held at Hempstead Hall.  The event was conducted by Terrie James, Staff Chair of the Hempstead County Cooperative Extension Service.  If you missed the […]

Hundreds of people enjoyed bbq chicken and an auction Friday to benefit Glanis Crane, wife of Hempstead County Judge Jerry Crane who is suffering from health issues.  The event was held in the parking lot […]

A special “senior day” will be held at the Hamilton Blakely Senior Citizens Center at 419 East Main in Prescott on August 18th. The event is set for 9am until 12:30pm.  So far, 18 vendors […]

Firefighters from Cross Roads, Fulton, and the Arkansas Forestry Commission battled a fire on County Road 13 near McNab Friday that burned 35 acres.  The fire was caused by a lightning strike.  Firemen were able […]

Local singer Jennifer Taylor took some time out Friday to entertain for the workers at the ROC facility downtown.   She brought her guitar and did a variety of music, some of which included audience participation […]

The Hempstead County Quorum Court held their July meeting Thursday July 28th.  Following the prayer and pledge, the JP’s moved into the agenda items. The Quorum Court considered an ordinance that would have appropriated a […]