Articles by Mark Keith

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 […]

Lonoke Missionary Baptist Church celebrated Pastor Alvin Hunter’s 29th anniversary on Sunday.  The guest speaker was Quintin Radford.  Our congratulations and best wishes go to Pastor Hunter on the anniversary of his ministry in Hope! […]

The Hope/Hempstead County Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon-cutting Friday February 25th at Victoria’s Insurance at 310 East Greenwood, corner of Hazel and Greenwood,  next to Terry Powell’s.  The insurance agency is owned and operated […]

Hope downtown restaurant owner Arnetta Bradford has announced a new restaurant will be coming to the former Foster’s Shoes building.   Bradford says the historic 2nd Street building is to house “Ethel Mae’s”, a soul food […]

I would like to take this time to thank you for allowing me to serve the great citizens of Hope & Hempstead County as your Treasurer since 2011. I have once again filed as a […]

Steve Harris, President Hempstead County Economic Development Corp, gave an update on economic development activities for Hempstead County including recruitment of new industry, expansion and retention of current industry, low unemployment rate and condition of […]

The Hope/Hempstead County Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon-cutting for “Sew Fancy” on Thursday morning.  The new store is owned  by Rickson and Janna Fisher.  It is located at 217 South Main.  Sew Fancy s […]