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The Hempstead County Quorum Court met Thursday June 29th.  The JP’s approved four transfer ordinances for the county.  All were transferring American Rescue Plan (ARPA) funds to projects for the county. One ordinance approved $15,000 […]

Two scouts from Hope’s Troop 5 were invited to present the colors at Nashville’s annual July 4th celebration “Stand Up for America”.  Melody and Mary Martinez are shown here with scout leader Karen Smith.  The […]

For over 150 years, people from every denomination have met at Serepta Shed for a yearly revival. Meetings started right after the Civil War and the shed was built in 1902. In early days, the […]

The Hempstead County Library hosted the Chamber Coffee on June 28th.  The library will kick off their summer programs Thursday July 6th with a visit from the ever popular “balloon man”.  For a complete list […]

The Southwest Research and Extension Center held their annual Horticulture Field Day on Wednesday. After a sign in, Center Director Dr. Daniel Rivera stated he was really excited where the program is going and introduced […]

The City of Hope held its annual Independence Day Fireworks on Saturday. This year it seemed to go quite well with plenty of food trucks, activities for children and a nice fireworks display. For children […]

On July 2nd, 2023, at approximately 8:07pm, officers with the Hope Police Department arrested Daviunta Purifoy, 21, of Hope, AR. Mr. Purifoy was arrested in the 600 block of South Walnut Street and charged with […]

On June 29th, 2023, at approximately 12:20pm, officers with the Hope Police Department arrested Stephen Webb, 65, of Rosston, AR. Mr. Webb was arrested in Bodcaw, AR and charged with Aggravated Assault, Fleeing, Reckless Driving […]

On June 28th, 2023, at 2:25pm, officers with the Hope Police Department arrested Demontel Armstrong, 19, of Stamps, AR. Mr. Armstrong was arrested in the 300 block of South Washington Street and charged with Possession […]

On June 28th, 2023, at approximately 3:40pm, officers with the Hope Police Department arrested Henry Flowers, 57 of Hope, AR. Mr. Flowers was arrested in the 200 block of North Hervey Street and charged with […]