Hempstead County News – Hope Prescott

Hope students nominated to represent at Governor’s Scholastic Honors Day

May 2, 2026 Hope Public Schools 0

HOPE – Congratulations to Khaleb Salazar and Rosita Paredes for being nominated to represent Hope High School at the Governor’s Scholastic Honors Day. These two will be honored on May 2nd at the Governor’s Mansion […]

Weekly Legislative Update

May 2, 2026 State Representative Dolly Henley 0

The Arkansas House has wrapped up the 2026 Fiscal Session, and attention now turns to a Special Session scheduled to begin next week, focused on tax relief. During the Fiscal Session, the House passed the […]

Spring Hill school news

May 1, 2026 Eric Green - Hope Police Department 0

SPRING HILL – Spring Hill graduation is coming soon with May 6th being Seniors’ last day unless they have finals. Finals are on May 7th and 8th. There will be Baccalaureate practice on the 15th. […]

2026 County Farm Families of the Year announced

April 30, 2026 Jason Brown, Arkansas Farm Bureau 0

LITTLE ROCK — The Arkansas Farm Family of the Year program announces its 2026 County Farm Families of the Year. The Arkansas Farm Family of the Year program has helped recognize outstanding farm families throughout […]

14th Annual Train Day this Saturday

April 30, 2026 Summer Chambers 0

HOPE – The 14th Annual Train Day is scheduled to take place Saturday, May 2nd, in Downtown Hope, AR, from 9:00 am – 5:00 pm. This event will have something for the whole family to […]

2026 Distinguished Alumni Award Honoree Spotlight – Lifetime Achievement: Bob Garrett ’57

April 30, 2026 Southern Arkansas University Alumni Association 0

MAGNOLIA – A man with roots in both Prescott and Hope is being honored by the Southern Arkansas University Alumni Association. Bob Garrett Class of 1957 graduated from Southern State College (now SAU) with an […]

Hope native honors State Representative Dolly Henley with Consumer Advocate Award

April 30, 2026 Arkansas Trial Lawyers Association 0

LITTLE ROCK — State Representative Dolly Henley has received the 2026 Consumer Advocate Award from the Arkansas Trial Lawyers Association (ATLA) in recognition of her leadership and commitment to protecting the rights of Arkansas consumers […]

Hope Public Schools educator recognized among top 100 teachers nationwide

April 30, 2026 Tony McClain, Communications and Public Relations Director 0

HOPE — Kayla Vaughn, an English Language Learner (ELL) teacher serving students at Hope Public Schools, has been recognized as one of the Top 100 Teachers in the Nation by Flashlight Learning through its LumiNation […]

Demolition underway for new Hope fire station

April 30, 2026 City of Hope 0

HOPE – The City of Hope Street Department crews are currently demolishing the former Village Shopping Center to make room for a new fire station. Heavy equipment is on-site demolishing the structure and sorting debris […]

Nashville school buses involved in Saline County crashes

April 29, 2026 Dale Gathright, Jr. 0

BRYANT – Three Nashville School District school buses enroute to the senior trip were involved in a traffic incident this morning, according to a statement issued by Nashville School District. Nashville School District says all […]

University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana partners with Central Methodist University to expand degree opportunities

April 29, 2026 Casey Curtis-UAHT Communications 0

Pictured left to right: David Gordon, CMU Associate Dean of Academic Partnerships; Dr. Rita Gulstad, CMU Provost; Dr. Ricky Tompkins, UAHT Chancellor; and Laura Clark, UAHT Vice Chancellor for Academics HOPE – The University of […]

UAHT Alpha Beta Gamma Honor Society named Leadership Texarkana Organization of the Year

April 28, 2026 Casey Curtis-UAHT Communications 0

Pictured left to right: Jennifer Cunningham, Rachel Parson, Samanta Lopez Castro, Madison Burnett-Akins, Tashun Richardson, Aubrey Ferguson, Shamanda Nelson, & Dr. Ricky Tompkins TEXARKANA – The University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana’s Alpha Beta Gamma Business Honor […]