Hempstead County News

The Arkansas House convened in special session this week to consider legislation related to income tax reductions. Members returned to the Capitol on Monday and adjourned on Wednesday after passing identical measures, House Bill 1001 […]

State Representative Dolly Henley with Julia McClelland (right) and Jan Segrest (left) at the Capitol. Their basketball team, Natural Diamonds was recognized by the Arkansas Senate for winning the Senior Olympics National Championship Title. Congratulations […]

WASHINGTON – Join us for a Mother’s Day weekend event at Historic Washington State Park on Saturday, May 9 at 2 pm. Treat your mom to a delightful tea party and fashion show! Enjoy refreshments […]

HOPE – The University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana (UAHT) has named Mrs. Agnes Tirrito as the recipient of the 2026 Faculty Member of the Year award, recognizing her dedication to students, excellence in teaching, and contributions […]

HOPE – The University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana (UAHT) has named Jennifer Cunningham as the recipient of the Spirit of Excellence in Service (Outstanding Staff) Award, recognizing her outstanding dedication, leadership, and commitment to the campus […]

LITTLE ROCK – Hope-Hempstead County Chamber of Commerce members, Terry Powell’s Grocery & HeBrews 11&1, have been selected, along with others around the state to participate in the 75Strong Business Building Program. Chamber Executive Director […]

LITTLE ROCK – Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders announced that the Arkansas Economic Development Commission has awarded $25 million to 22 communities through the Arkansas Site Development Program. This funding will support local projects that strengthen […]

HOPE – Ramiro Oliveira, assistant professor of beef cattle production systems and integrated resource management, has joined the University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture after recently completing post-doctoral research at Texas A&M AgriLife. Oliveira’s role will […]

HOPE – The Hope ConneXion: Pray for our new Lay Ministers! We would like to congratulate our three new Lay Ministers; Kayla Tonya Schenk & Corey and Stephanie Stout. We cannot wait to see what […]