Articles by Scott Jester/ROC

Hope, AR. – Rainbow of Challenges and Prescott Nevada County Children’s join other young students around the state to participate in Arkansas Children’s Week 2022. The theme for this year is “Humor and Happiness” as […]

Hope/Hempstead County Chamber of Commerce President Nathaniel Holyfield announced at the Hope Kiwanis Club on Tuesday Christy Burns has been named the new director of the Hope/Hempstead County Chamber of Commerce.  Burns succeeds Beckie Moore […]

Our Lady of Good Hope Catholic Church is holding their annual spaghetti meal today (Tuesday March 1st).  The meal is drive-through only an you can pick up your meals at 315 South Walker just off […]

The Hope Fire Department, Pafford, and the Hope Police responded to a car fire at 1420 East 4th in Hope shortly before 11am Tuesday.  The car belonged to the occupant of the house.  He apparently […]

HOPE – A first of its kind for public schools in southwest Arkansas will literally help turn on the lights for the Hope Public Schools on March 14 when the HPS Board of Education “flips […]

HOPE – The Hope Public Schools Board of Education took care of some annual business Thursday night to set the tax budget for the district, extend the contract of new Superintendent Dr. Jonathan Crossley and […]

The Hope Lions Club heard from three of its longest serving members of the club.  Jim Gunter, Dr. Don Freel, and Bill Byrd talked about some of the club’s past achievements.  Jim Gunter opened things […]

Hempstead County Judge Jerry Crane has announced the burn ban in Hempstead County has been lifted.

We want to congratulate Detective Todd Lauterbach in his recent promotion to Sergeant Detective. Sgt. Lauterbach is a great asset to our team!

A lunch fundraiser to benefit Szwankowski is set for March 6th at 11am until the food is gone at the 12 Oaks Venue 4177 Highway 29 north of Hope.  The menu will include chicken, pork […]

My Name is Anna Ward I’m 37 years old . I’m Currently up for Election for Hempstead County Treasurer. I’m originally from Johnson County and moved to Hempstead County 14 years ago. I graduated from […]

Nicholas Ward has announced he is running for Hempstead County Clerk.  Says Ward,  “I’m a Graduate of Hope High School . I’m 43 years old. I’m a father of 5 Children. I’ve been married to […]