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Jacob Flores performs at Hope Watermelon Festival
Jacob Flores was one of the musical acts performing at the 47th Hope annual Hope Watermelon Festival Friday night. Eric Mclaurin photo
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Hope Watermelon Festival draws cornhole players
The Watermelon Festival Cornhole Tournament brought out a lot of competitors Friday night from around the area Eric Mclaurin photos.
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AGFC takes to the air for Millwood waterfowl habitat
Millet seed was dropped via crop-duster to seed exposed mudflats at Millwood Lake. SARATOGA – Thanks to a partnership between the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Southwest Arkansas Water District and the Arkansas Game and […]
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Livestock report
FEEDER CATTLE STEERS – Medium and Large 1 (Per Cwt / Actual Wt) Head Wt Range Avg Wt Price Range Avg Price 7 315-340 326 265.00-285.00 275.50 12 355-395 376 265.00-290.00 279.29 11 420-445 429 […]
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Ice Cold Hope Watermelon By the Slice Available at Watermelon Festival
Remember to come to see these folks and many other at the big tent in Fair Park for a “slice of the good life”….genuine Hope watermelon! The ice-cold melon is available in two sizes. The […]
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McLelland Competes In Sr. Olympics National Tournament
Julia McLelland of Prescott took part in the Sr. Olympics National Tournament in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania July 7th though 14th. She played with the Arkansas Diamonds from Hot Springs in the age 65 group division and […]
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Kiwanis Chicken Dinner Thursday Night
The Hope Kiwanis Club held their annual smoked chicken dinner on the opening night of the Hope Watermelon Festival. The members looked like they had a great time cooking and distributing that great smoked Tyson […]
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Hope Lions & Evening Lions Watermelon Fish and Chicken Fry
The annual Hope Lions & Evening Lions Fish and Chicken Fry is a regular Friday event at the Watermelon Festival. Serving will continue until 7pm at the Fair Park Community Center.
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Watermelon Festival T-Shirts On Sale at Festival
2023 Hope Watermelon Festival T-Shirts Are On Sale at the Hope Watermelon Festival!
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Thursday Activities at Hope Watermelon Festival
Here are just a few of the activities at the opening night of the Hope Watermelon Festival. The Watermelon Olympics drew well and there were plenty of other well-attended activities including volleyball, music from the […]
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Vendors Galore at Hope Watermelon Festival
The 47th annual Hope Watermelon Festival has vendors galore this weekend. You’ll find many items for sale including art work, jewelry, crafts, t-shirts, and more. Make plans to visit and do some shopping!
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HPD cracking down on drunk drivers during holiday
\ HOPE — During the Labor Day holiday period, including the end of summertime and the busy holiday weekend, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) will be working alongside the […]