Hempstead County News

Honoring 30 Years of excellence in funeral service education at UA Hope-Texarkana

March 11, 2026 Casey Curtis-UAHT Communications 0

Today is National Funeral Directors and Embalmers Day, and we are celebrating 30 years of the UAHT Funeral Service program! HOPE – As the University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana celebrates 60 years of service to students and […]

Local school’s sports roundup

March 10, 2026 Eric Mclaurin 0

Both Blevins and Nevada are proud of their basketball teams’ accomplishments this year. Blevins had both boys and girls teams make it to the State Basketball Tournament. There were back-to-back state appearances, Emerson and conference […]

Breaking – Circuit Clerk’s race certified as tied, goes to runoff March 31st

March 9, 2026 Dale Gathright, Jr. 0

HOPE – The Election Commission has certified the March 3rd Primary results. The totals for the Circuit Clerk’s race remain tied. A runoff election will be held for the Secretary of State and Circuit Clerk’s […]

Severe Thunderstorm Watch discontinued for Hope-Prescott area

March 9, 2026 Storm Prediction Center 0

Hempstead County Burn Ban lifted

March 9, 2026 Judge Jerry Crane 0

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The Hope Housing Authority Board of Commissioners issues statement

March 7, 2026 Hope Housing Authority Board of Commissioners 0

HOPE – The Hope Housing Authority Board of Commissioners announces that Zach Hicks has concluded his service with the agency. We thank Mr. Hicks for his contributions and wish him well in his future endeavors. […]

The Ringers of Hope touring bell choir THIS AFTERNOON in Washington

March 7, 2026 Dale Gathright, Jr. 0

WASHINGTON – Here’s a special surprise for this afternoon only! The Ringers of Hope touring bell choir from the Ouachita Hills Academy in Amity, Arkansas will present a special program featuring many well-known and beloved […]

Open House March 12th at Henry C. Yerger Museum

March 7, 2026 Eddra J. Phillips 0

Legislative Update

March 7, 2026 State Representative Dolly Henley 0

Legislators spent much of this week at the Capitol participating in Pre-Fiscal Session Budget Hearings, an important step in preparing for the upcoming Fiscal Session of the Arkansas General Assembly. The hearings allow lawmakers to […]

State competition, Jennifer Gentry, Spring sports

March 6, 2026 Eric Mclaurin 0

SPRING HILL, HOPE, ROSSTON – Jennifer Gentry will visit Spring Hill on Friday. Students are encouraged to obtain copies of her book Impossumble beforehand. Elementary school photos will be taken on the 13th. While the […]