Articles by Sheriff James Singleton

On Thursday June 23, 2022 at approximately 11:47 AM,  Director Gary Dorman, Special Agent Justin Crane and Special Agent Brandon Henry all of the 8 North Task Force conducted a traffic stop on a black Jeep […]

The Hope-Hempstead County Chamber of Commerce is now taking presale orders for the 46th Annual Watermelon T-shirts. “We are very excited about this year’s festival logo and theme.” Chamber Executive Director Christy Burns stated.  “We […]

On Thursday June 23, 2022, Hempstead County Deputy Kyle Malone and members of the 8th North Task force arrested Richard Cross 55, of Texarkana, Texas.  Cross was stopped for Failure to Yield by Deputy Malone.  Upon investigation, methamphetamine […]

The Hempstead County Library has planned its summer program for July.  “Oceans of Possibilities” will feature lots of activities for area youngsters.  Programs will include the Balloon Man at 2pm on July 11th, the Arkansas […]

The Hope Kiwanis Club recently heard from Kim and Matt Bearden on the Mayfly Project.  The group is a 501(c)(3) national organization that uses fly fishing as a catalyst to mentor and support children in […]

The “49er’s” at First Baptist Church  had a special guest at their potluck meeting on June 22nd.  Elvis was on hand for the meeting!  Actually, it was Donnie Pyle as Elvis but judging by the […]

Congratulations to Hope Evening Lions “Lion of the Year” Mary Johnson.  Making the presentation to Johnson was last year’s recipient John King.

The Hope Evening Lions has a new President.  At their most recent meeting, outgoing President Patricia Harris handed over the gavel to new President Erica Davlin.  

The Hope Evening Lions Club has inducted two new members.  Pictured are Claudia Griffin of the Hope Noon Lions, sponsor Kayla Johnson-Bowden, New member Katie Luce Gentry, new member Margaret Moss, and Moss’s sponsor Judee […]

  Kristie Lang, Membership Coordinator for Pafford Medical Services, recently spoke to the Kiwanis Club about their memberships.  Memberships are $60 for both individuals and families.  Coverage beings 24 hours after sign-up. Because most health […]

The Hope Fire Department and Hope Police responded to a grass fire on Commerce Wednesday around 6:20pm.  The fire was quickly extinguished and scattered showers were being seen around Hope at the time.