Hempstead County News

Arkansas is proudly known as The Natural State, but it is also a deeply rural state. From agriculture and forestry to small businesses and local infrastructure, many of the issues that shape Arkansas begin in […]

HOPE – The Hope Police Department is saddened to announce the passing of Officer Keith Powell, a seven-year veteran of the department, who passed away on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, following a courageous battle with […]

Hope Police Department: Thank you to Farmer’s Bank & Trust for the goodies basket in observance of National Police Week. We appreciate all that you do for our community!

HOPE, Ark. — The University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana Class of 2026 celebrated achievement and new beginnings Tuesday evening (5/19); it was the heartfelt and deeply personal remarks from keynote speaker Judge Doris L. Pryor that […]

HOPE – The newly constructed splashpad is set to open this weekend at the Dr. Roscoe Smith Park, formerly known as Northside Park. The splashpad will be open daily from 8:00 am – 9:00 pm. […]

HOPE — On May 19, 2026, a Hempstead County jury convicted Tommy J. Cole, 42, of Hope, Arkansas, of Possession of a Controlled Substance with Intent to Deliver within 1,000 feet of a designated school […]

HOPE – Hope City Board met Tuesday night for their second May meeting. Following the opening activities of the meeting, the public meeting was suspended, and a Sanitation Bond Ordinance Public Hearing was convened. Taylor […]