Hope City Board Passes Resolution Authorizing Up To $1 Million Dollars Over Ten Months To Keep Hospital Going, County Expected to Do the Same

Hope City Board Passes Resolution Authorizing Up To $1 Million Dollars Over Ten Months To Keep Hospital Going, County Expected to Do the Same

The Hope City Board passed a resolution authorizing up to $1 million dollars to be used over ten months to fund hospital services in Hope.  The move comes after parent…

Ketty Lester Visits Barry’s

Ketty Lester Visits Barry’s

One of Hope’s favorite daughters is in town this week.  Ketty Lester is a native of Hempstead County who found success in both music and acting.  She had a major…

Farm to School meeting held in Hope

Farm to School meeting held in Hope

LITTLE ROCK – The Arkansas Department of Agriculture’s Farm to School Program recently hosted a series of regional connection events, uniting local producers, and school nutrition staff from across the…

Marcia Jester

Marcia Jester

Marcia Abbott Jester passed away at her home in Magnolia, AR, on June 16, 2024. Born on February 17, 1960, in Hope, AR, Marcia’s vibrant spirit and loving nature touched…

Damein Mavis named new Blevins Fire Chief

Damein Mavis named new Blevins Fire Chief

Current Blevins Fire Chief Tim Choate (left) presenting the Chief’s bade to incoming Chief Damein Mavis. Blevins VFD photo BLEVINS – Damein Mavis has been named the new Blevins Volunteer Fire…

SW Arkansas cattle rustling incident

SW Arkansas cattle rustling incident

ASHDOWN – The Arkansas Livestock and Poultry Division is investigating an incident of cattle reported stolen in Little River County. The following were reported stolen to Arkansas Department of Agriculture Special…