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Hempstead County Road Department Upgrades County Road 217

September 28, 2020 Admin101 Comments Off

The Hempstead County Road Department has recently done some extensive work on county road 217 and there’s more to come. According to Road Superintendent Richard Kidd, the crew has worked on several spots that had […]

COVID Modifies Window & Sidewalk Décor Contest

September 28, 2020 Dale Gathright, Jr. Comments Off

HOPE – The Hope-Hempstead County Chamber of Commerce has announced COVID-18 modified plans for one of its Christmas holiday activities: “This is the year of unexpected changes – right? The chamber is encouraging you […]

Hope Lions Hear From County Clerk On Voting

September 28, 2020 Admin101 Comments Off

The Hope Lions heard from one of their own, County Clerk Karen Smith, on Monday September 28th. Smith talked about voting in the upcoming election and especially absentee voting. Smith said if you’re not sure […]

SAEC flips switch on solar power facility

September 28, 2020 submitted Comments Off

LITTLE ROCK & TEXARKANA, ARKANSAS — Southwest Arkansas Electric Cooperative (SWAEC) has unveiled the completed C. Wayne Whitaker Solar Power Generation Facility off Texarkana’s Highway 49. The facility can provide approximately 2,250,000 kWh annually, and […]

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“Hero Behind the Mask” Oct. 15

September 28, 2020 submitted Comments Off

HOPE – Local entertainer and owner of HeBrews 11:1 Coffee Arnetta Bradford has organized a unique appreciation concert for community members affected by the coronavirus pandemic. “Hero Behind the Mask” will premiere through Hempstead Hall’s […]

UATH offers bladesmithing classes

September 28, 2020 Admin101 Comments Off

WASHINGTON – A series of bladesmithing courses is being offered in Washington in conjunction with the University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana An introductory course in bladesmithing will be offered Oct. 12-16 and Oct. 19-23 from 8 […]

NCRU honoring fallen heroes

September 28, 2020 submitted Comments Off

PRESCOTT – Nevada County Fire and Rescue with be participating in a nationwide event called Lite Night for fallen heroes by lighting our station for one night in their memory. We have it scheduled for […]

COVID-19 Update

September 27, 2020 Admin101 Comments Off

As of Sunday afternoon, there were a total of 81,242 confirmed and probable COVID-19 cases in Arkansas. There have been 72,602 recoveries and 1,308 deaths. There were 7,327 active cases including probable active cases. Hempstead […]

Lions Fish Fry

September 27, 2020 photos by Paul Oller Comments Off

The Hope Lions Club has a series of drive-through fish fries planned for the remainder of the year. The first was held this past Thursday at Fair Park. We hear there was a good crowd […]

Plowboys Cruise Night Brings Crowd To Downtown Hope

September 27, 2020 Photo By Paul Oller Comments Off

The Plowboys Cruise Night for September on Saturday brought out lots of cars and lots of folks to look at them. Here’s a couple of local folks who had their cars on display. The Cruise […]

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COVID Uptick Leads Spring Hill to Revert to Virtual Learning this Week

September 27, 2020 Dale Gathright, Jr. Comments Off

SPRING HILL – “Due to the number of Covid cases and number of people in quarantine, Spring Hill School District will move to Virtual Learning starting Monday, September 28th through Friday, October 2nd,” according […]

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Political Campaign Signs Not Permitted on Highway Right of Way

September 26, 2020 Dale Gathright, Jr. Comments Off

LITTLE ROCK – Candidates for political office and their supporters are reminded that it is unlawful to place campaign signs on highway right of way in Arkansas, according to Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) officials. […]