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HPSD Retirements

HOPE-Retirements from the Hope Public School District were recognized as classes came to a close for the year on May 25. Hope High School teachers Gloria Merrick and Joyce Thrasher retired; Merrick after 42 years […]
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Hope Rotary hosts Chamber Coffee

HOPE- The Hope Hempstead County chamber of commerce community coffee was hosted this morning by the Hope Rotary Club. The club has been a part of it Hope for 100 years. The clubs president is […]
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Early bird tickets on sale June 7

HOPE – Mickey Gilley, the 1976 Country Music Entertainer of the Year, and Gold Record recording artist Johnny Lee will perform their world-famous Urban Cowboy Reunion Tour at the 42nd Annual Hope Watermelon Festival on […]
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NES honor roll

Nevada Elementary School 3rd 9 weeks All A’s Kindergarten Draya Blakely Eric Campbell Joya Clayton Montae Clegg Claire Fore Hydie Huckabee River Martin JaCaden Pace Raelyn Sampson Wyatt Williams 1st Grade Annabeth Hunt Elizabeth Keen […]
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Work continues on splash pad

PRESCOTT – Work continues on the new splash pad at City Park. Crews with the City of Prescott were out again Wednesday morning laying more sod around the pad. It was determined a good deal […]
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FACT ends school year on high note

HOPE —Families and Children Together (FACT, Inc.) Head Start campuses recently closed for school year 2017-18. The organization recognized several of its centers for outstanding non-federal share, or in-kind, match. The Hope campus played a […]
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Yerger student honors given

HOPE – End of year student honors were presented to Yerger Middle School students in a special awards ceremony at Hempstead Hall on the University of Arkansas-Hope campus May 23. YMS Principal Josclyn Wiley recognized […]
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HC library reading program set

HOPE – “Libraries Rock” is the theme of this summer’s reading program at the Hempstead County Library. The following are the dates and events planned. 2018 “Libraries Rock” Summer Reading Program June 5: The Spoon […]
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Summer nutrition program slated

HOPE – The Hope Public Schools summer nutrition program will kick off June 11. Meals served at all locations through the summer nutrition program from June 11 through July 27 are free of charge, according […]
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HAPS honors presented

  HOPE – The Hope Academy of Public Service sent its first class of ninth grade students into high school during recent year-end honors conducted at Hempstead Hall. HAPS Principal Dr. Carol Ann Duke expressed […]
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BHE sixth grade honored

HOPE – Sixth grade students at Beryl Henry Elementary School were graduated to the seventh grade in year-end ceremonies at Hempstead Hall on May 22. BHE Principal Dr. Roy Turner delivered an alphabetical charge to […]