Articles by Mark Keith

Lonoke Missionary Baptist Church recently made a donation to the Hope ConneXtion.  The Hope ConneXtion provides food to those who need it and also maintains the “Belssing Boxes” around Hope.    

One reason people enjoy the District Fair is the great food.  There are two local organizations that are serving great food.  The Spring Hill Christian Church stand has plenty of variety and of course their […]

Hebrews 11:1 at Main & 2nd downtown hosted the Chamber Coffee on Wednesday September 28th.  A good crowd turned out for the event.

2022 Miss Southwest District – Saydee Johnson 2022 Junior Miss Southwest District – Adelyn Carter 2022 Little Miss Southwest District – Annslee Sutton

Cub Scout Pack 5 will be at Atwood’s Saturday October 1st selling hot dogs.  The scouts will be selling 2 hot dogs and a drink for $1.  All funds raised will go towards the scouts’ […]

The Hope Kiwanis Club heard a presentation from the Hempstead County Economic Development Corporation concerning the quarter-cent sales tax the organization is seeking to fund economic development.  A video was shown detailing projects the EDC […]

The Hope Fire Department was called to a grass fire on a vacant lot at Greenwood and Lincoln Wednesday around 11:15am.  The fire was quickly extinguished.  Residents are reminded Hempstead County is under a burn […]

A ceremony was held at the Hempstead County Courthouse Rotunda Wednesday to honor retired Veterans Service Officer Leon Prince.  Prince served for 7 years from 2014 to August of 2021.  His replacement, Donna Rosenbaum, was […]

The 67 Gas & Grill featured a “double feature” Tuesday with the Silveys taking the first part of the program and Mike Powell handling the 2nd part.  A big crowd turned out and really enjoyed […]

The Fair Parade in downtown Hope Tuesday drew big crowds in part due to perfect weather.  Whether on a parade entry like this toddler or on the sidewalk like Bailey Rogers who was enjoying her […]

Mrs. Iva Lee Collier Davis will turn 100 years young on October 6th.  Mrs. Davis is a resident at Hope Haven and is very active there.  A party is set for the Fair Park Community […]