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Grass fire danger increasing

August 24, 2025 Fulton Volunteer Fire Department 0

FULTON – Fulton VFD has been dispatched to 2 different brush/grass fires in the last 2-3 days. The department is advising to PLEASE be careful with your outside burning. Until we get a significant amount […]

Weekly Legislative Update

August 23, 2025 State Representative Dolly Henley 0

This week, members of the ALC Hospital, Medicaid, and Developmental Disabilities Study Subcommittee received a presentation on a new approach that could reshape how Arkansas delivers both workforce and social services. During the 2025 Regular […]

Tickets still available for tonight’s Hempstead Hall concert

August 23, 2025 Hempstead Hall 0

Performer: East Nash Grass Genre: Bluegrass Venue: Hempstead Hall in Hope, AR Date: Saturday, August 23, 2025 Time: 7:00 PM CDT Tickets: $15, available online or phone Address: 2500 South Main Street, Hope, AR 71801 […]

Fulton VFD receives SWEPCO donation

August 22, 2025 James Lamb, Fulton VFD 0

MCNAB – The Fulton Volunteer Fire Department received a donation from SWEPCO of $5000.00 which will be used to help get their ladder truck certified. Pictured, left to right are Assistant Fire Chief Clay Antley, […]

Two Vehicle Accident on Highway 332

August 22, 2025 Margo DeVenney 0

The Hempstead County Sheriff’s Department, Arkansas State Police, and Pafford were among those responding to a two-vehicle accident Friday shortly before 6pm Friday (8-22) on state highway 332 between highways 29 and 195.

Tensions Rise at Prescott School Board Meeting Over Coaching, Academics, and Leadership Transparency

August 22, 2025 Tom Mullins 0

Prescott, Arkansas — A packed house and passionate voices marked the Prescott School District Board of Education’s regular meeting on Thursday, August 21st as an estimated 75 community members gathered to express growing concerns over […]

Hope Kiwanis Hears Program on Economic Deveopment Corporation by Anna Powell

August 22, 2025 Mark Keith 0

The Hope Kiwanis Club heard from Hempstead County Economic Development Corporation President Anna Powell on Tuesday (8-22). Powell opened the program by inviting the club members to the EDC’s annual meeting September 12th at Hempstead […]

Over $11.9 million in funding to Arkansas cities, counties, and communities

August 22, 2025 Dale Gathright, Jr. 0

City of Washington, Hempstead County, $15,000.00, new tractor LITTLE ROCK – Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders and the Arkansas Economic Development Commission have awarded more than $11.9 million in funding to Arkansas cities, counties, and communities. […]