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Hempstead County Filings for Office

August 13, 2024 Hempstead County Clerk Karen Smith 0

The deadline for filing for office to be on the ballot in November in Hempstead County was last Wednesday at noon. Here’s a list of filings for Hempstead County offices according to County Agent Karen […]

Watermelon Weigh-off Labor Day weekend

August 12, 2024 Josh Williams 0

WASHINGTON – If you are growing watermelons save one for Labor Day weekend!!! On Saturday, August 31, the Old Washington Farmer’s Market will host an official watermelon weigh-off site for the Great Pumpkin Commonwealth in […]

Three Hempstead County Officer recognized for 30 years of service

August 12, 2024 Sheriff James Singleton 0

Left to right, Mickey Atkinson, Sheriff Singleton, Joycelyn Trotter, and David Flores. Hempstead County Sheriff’s Office photo HOPE – Hempstead County Sheriff James Singleton has recognized three of his officers for three decades of service. […]

Rosston City Council

August 12, 2024 Eric Mclaurin 0

The Rosston City Council met City Hall on Monday (8-12). The meeting started with the pledge and a prayer. A motion passed accepting the minutes from the last month’s meeting. Next a motion was passed […]

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Bless the Badge Event Set for October in Hope

August 12, 2024 Gary Johnson 0

If you are a first responder living in Hempstead or Lafayette county, a very special event is being planned for you at the Hope Fair Park Coliseum on SATURDAY, OCTOBER 5th, from 11:00 a.m. to […]

Heat Advisory issued

August 12, 2024 National Weather Service-Shreveport 0

Brazzel/Oakcrest Unveils New Portrait of Founder Eddie Brazzel

August 12, 2024 Mark Keith 0

Persons visiting Brazzel/Oakcrest in Hope will be greeted by a new portrait of the founder, the late Eddie Brazzel. Owner Ben Brazzel noted he has wanted to honor his father’s memory and searched for the […]

President William Jefferson Clinton Birthplace Home National Historic Site in Hope Sets Evening of Jazz August 16th

August 12, 2024 Mark Keith 0

The President William Jefferson Clinton Birthplace Home National Historic Site will hold it’s annual “Evening of Jazz” celebration August 16th at 5:30pm. The program will feature Michael Rhodes & the Jive Band and the LPE […]

Louise Martin, Hope’s Oldest Active Merchant, Passes at 96

August 12, 2024 Mark Keith 0

Hope’s oldest active merchant, 96 year old Louise Martin, passed away Sunday August 11th. Martin came to Hope from Arizona in 1947 and had been involved in business for 51 years in Hope. She founded […]

Hope Downtown Network Presents 2nd Annual Taste of Hope Event

August 12, 2024 Beckie Moore 0

Monday, August 12, 2024, Hope, Arkansas, Hope Downtown Network (HDN) is currently putting plans in place for the 2nd Annual Taste of Hope. The event will take place on Saturday, October 5, 2024, from 5:00 […]

Even More Watermelon Festival Pictures!

August 12, 2024 Paul Oller 0

Mr. Paul Oller took the opportunity over the weekend to get some more Watermelon Festival photos! He caught local country singer Carl Jackson sharing his music with festivalgoers.

Watermelon Festival Fishing Derby

August 12, 2024 Paul Oller 0

The Hope Watermelon Festival Fishing Derby brings out quite a few youngsters to fish at Lake Huckabee. This youngster is quite proud of his catch! The Arkansas Game & Fish stocks Lake Huckabee for the […]