Featured
Flood Advisory in effect
Flood Advisory National Weather Service Shreveport LA 346 PM CDT Sun Jun 7 2026 Hempstead AR-Howard AR- 346 PM CDT Sun Jun 7 2026 …FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 645 PM CDT THIS EVENING… * […]
Hempstead County News
Featured
(CANCELED) TORNADO WARNING
BULLETIN – EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED Tornado Warning National Weather Service Shreveport LA 904 PM CDT Sat Jun 6 2026 The National Weather Service in Shreveport has issued a * Tornado Warning for… West Central Hempstead […]
Featured
National Higher Education Day: Why community college matters at the University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana
HOPE – Each year, National Higher Education Day celebrates the value of postsecondary education and the opportunities it creates for students, families, and communities. While four-year universities often receive much of the attention, community colleges […]
Featured
Weekly Legislative Report
June is National Family Reunification Month, a time to recognize the importance of keeping families together whenever it can be done safely and in the best interest of a child. It is also an opportunity […]
Featured
AR Postage Stamp Quilt on the Hempstead County Quilt Trail
SARATOGA – Arkansas Quilt Trails: Today’s feature is from the developing Hempstead County Quilt Trail. Named AR Postage Stamp Quilt, the block hangs in the window of the residence located at 102 Saratoga Lane, Saratoga […]
Featured
Hope Housing Authority plans to consider revisions to their Personnel Policy and Bylaws
HOPE – Hope Housing Authority (HACOH) Board of Commissioners met at 720 Texas Street in Hope at 12 noon on May 21st. Present were S. Bradford, R. Moore, A. Espinoza and Kim Hollis. C. Jefferson […]
Featured
Saratoga/Mineral Springs native victim of Little Rock hit-and-run
LITTLE ROCK – The Little Rock Police Department is continuing to investigate a hit-and-run incident that claimed the life of a Saratoga and Mineral Springs native. At 2:24 am, on May 17, 2026, Litle Rock-Southwest […]
Featured
Hempstead County Deputies “Behind the Badge” recognition
HEMPSTEAD COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE Office of Sheriff James A. Singleton Letter of Congratulations Dear Deputy Pennington and Deputy Whitney, On behalf of the men and women of the Hempstead County Sheriff’s Office and Detention Center, […]
Featured
Sponsor the 50th Annual Hope Watermelon Festival – Golden Jubilee Edition!
HOPE – The Hope-Hempstead County Chamber of Commerce invites you to be part of history as we celebrate the 50th Annual Hope Watermelon Festival, August 6-8, 2026! This year’s Golden Jubilee celebration marks five decades […]
Featured
Registration underway for Summer II Classes at UA Hope-Texarkana
HOPE – Registration is underway for Summer II and fall classes at the University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana (UAHT). Summer II classes begin July 6, providing students with an excellent opportunity to earn college credit, stay […]
Featured
U.S. Marshals arrest Hope man wanted for rape
TEXARKANA – On Tuesday evening, the U.S. Marshals Service arrested Lance Brewer. Brewer was wanted by the Hope Police Department for rape. The investigation began on May 12, 2026, when the Hope Police Department obtained […]
Featured
Music in the Park: “Celebrating America”
WASHINGTON — Historic Washington State Park announces the annual summer concert series Music in the Park with the theme “Celebrating America.” Free concerts will be held in June, July, and August on the 1874 Courthouse […]