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The Hempstead County Fair was held this week and wrapped up with the annual premium sale on Friday.  The fair board appreciates all the support the bidders gave to these outstanding Hempstead County exhibitors!

Motorists and pedestrians in Hope last week may have noticed a golden chest in the back of a pickup.  The item in question was a replica of the “Ark of the Covenant” which was built […]

Hundreds of music lovers enjoyed legendary country music group Shenandoah Thursday at Hempstead Hall.  The group thrilled the audience by sounding just like their many hit records.  The show was produced by Miracle Farms of […]

Former Hope residents Julie and Jimmy Walker have purchased the historic Marlar’s Cafeteria in Magnolia.  Jimmy recently became the Assistant Superintendent at Columbia Christian and Julie is managing the restaurant which they purchased from Ray […]

On August 24, 2021 at approximately 1:55pm, officers of the Hope Police Department arrested Sharon Johnson, 46, of Hope, AR and charged her with aggravated assault, residential burglary, and battery in the 3rd degree. The […]

On August 27, 2021 at approximately 12:23pm, officers of the Hope Police Department arrested Eltia Willis, 54, of Hope, AR and charged him with breaking or entering. The arrest occurred in the 800 block of […]

On August 28, 2021 at approximately 12:41pm, officers of the Hope Police Department arrested Defarious Phillips, 22, of Texarkana, TX, Eric Crayton, 18, of Texarkana, AR, Zion Marks, 19, of Texarkana, AR, and Tavarus Robynson […]