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Truck stops generate most tax money
PRESCOTT – It should come as no surprise the majority of the sales tax for the City of Prescott is generated at the two major truck stops, Love’s and TA. In second place is auto […]
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Etiquette Dinner For Local Teens
The Hempstead County Women’s Farm Bureau Committee teamed up with Hempstead County 4-H to host an “etiquette dinner” for local teens on January 23rd. Here’s a rundown of the program: *Pledge of Allegiance- Sydney Parish […]
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The City of Hope Parks and Recreation Department is accepting bids
The City of Hope Parks and Recreation Department is accepting bids on the purchase, or service for the following items: • 20’ x 40’ Shop Storage Building • Construction work for Northside Park Concession Stand […]
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Hope Rotary Hears Program On Proposed 1 Cent County Sales Tax
Hempstead County Judge Jerry Crane and Justice of the Peace Ed Darling spoke to the Hope Rotary Club Thursday about the proposed ballot issue regarding the courthouse. There will be a public town hall meeting […]
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AmyLeigh Overton-McCoy, Ph.D., APRN, Invested in Murphy Endowed Chair for Rural Aging Leadership and Policy
LITTLE ROCK — AmyLeigh Overton-McCoy, Ph.D., APRN, a leading geriatric nursing specialist with the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS), was invested Jan. 16 in the Murphy Endowed Chair for Rural Aging Leadership and […]
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HHS put in precautionary lock-down
HOPE – Hope High School was placed on lockdown mode Thursday morning as a precaution in response to an external threat. HHS Principal Bill Hoglund said the lockdown about mid-morning Thursday lasted approximately an hour. […]
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No major changes in tax laws for 2020
PRESCOTT – It’s everybody’s least favorite time of the year – tax time. Soon, people will be getting their 1099s and W2 forms, gathering all their information and taking it to their tax preparer, hoping […]
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Dedication of the Heritage Wall Held by the SWAAC
On Wednesday, January 22, the Southwest Arkansas Arts Council (SWAAC) held a dedication for a plaque for the heritage wall in the McLarty Room in the Visitors Information Center. President, Dolly Henley started the celebration […]
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Committee working on hometown makeover
PRESCOTT – A committee has been formed to work on getting Prescott selected for a makover for HGTV’s plan for literally making over an entire town. Mary Godwin, executive director with the Prescott-Nevada County Economic […]
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Hope police log
WARRANTS SERVED: 1.13.20 Charlie Sanford, 32, Hope, AR Failure to Comply Tamla Phillips, 45, Hope, AR Failure to Comply Christopher Townsend, 33, Hope, AR Failure to Comply Davion Boss, 22, Hope, AR […]
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Harper, Hamilton arrested
HOPE – On January 14, 2020, at approximately 9:30pm, officers of the Hope Police Department arrested Harvey Harper, 38, of Stephens, and charged him with theft of an auto and public intoxication. The arrest occurred […]
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Registration for Blevins baseball-softball being taken
BLEVINS – Blevins Youth Sports 2020 registration for baseball, softball, and T-Ball now taking place. The deadline for registration is February 14, 2020. Forms will be sent home with students.You can also find a printable registration […]