3 United Methodist Churches Set Lenten Services
Three area United Methodist Churches have set special Lenten services. The first will be March 8th at 5:30pm at First United Methodist Church in Hope. The church meets at St. … Read More
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Prescott Ministerial Alliance Meets
The Prescott Ministerial Alliance Meeting was held Monday (3-2) at Prescott’s First United Methodist Church. New officers were presented to the group. They are President Pat Grimes, Vice President Lorelee … Read More
Wanda Gill
Hicks Funeral Home, Inc.: It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Mrs. Wanda Gill. Please keep her family in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult … Read More
Cross Roads VFD Holds Annual Meeting and Fundraiser
Cross Roads recently held their Annual meeing and fundraiser. Rural Volunteer Fire Departments in Hempstead depend on and appreciate the support of our communities.
Blue Jays and Hornets Head to State
Both Nevada and Blevins basketball teams are competing this week on the state level in Lafayette County High School in Stamps. The Blue Jays boys team and the Lady Hornets … Read More
Hope Police felony arrest
HOPE – On Tuesday, February 24th, 2026, at 9:57am, officers with the Hope Police Department arrested Shamika Armstrong, 36 of Hope, AR in the 300 block of South Washington Street. … Read More
UAHT sees Spring enrollment increase
HOPE – The University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana (UAHT) has welcomed 1,311 students for the Spring 2026 semester, marking continued enrollment growth for the institution. This spring’s enrollment represents a 7.1% … Read More
Farm Bureau Student Athletes of the Week
HOPE – Hempstead County Farm Bureau: Congratulations to last week’s “Student Athletes of the Week”, Preslee Peck and Kason Flowers from Garrett Memorial Christian School! Preslee (#30) is an 8th … Read More
Reed Webb of Columbus Arkansas Auctioneers Association State Bid Calling Champion
HOT SPRINGS – Congratulations to the 2026 Arkansas Auctioneers Association State Bid Calling Winners! The Champion is Reed Webb of Columbus, pictured in the middle. 2nd Place: Nick Stover, and … Read More
Legislative Update
Arkansas is moving forward with a major investment in rural healthcare through the Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP). In December, the state was awarded $208,779,396 for Fiscal Year 2026 as … Read More
Latest Blevins school notes
BLEVINS – Blevins gave thanks to everyone who helped make the District Tournament a success. Although only the girls became District champions both will played last night against Lafayette County … Read More