Hempstead County News

WASHINGTON – Experience 19th century justice in Washington as you take part in our “Trial by Jury” drama series on Saturday, February 28, 2026. The evening will begin at 6pm with a meal at Williams’ […]

HOPE – On Sunday, February 15th, at 12:56pm, officers with the Hope Police Department were dispatched to a motor vehicle accident in the 200 block of Bill Clinton Drive. While enroute, officers were informed that […]

The Senate Committee on Children and Youth and the House Committee on Aging, Children & Youth, and Legislative Affairs convened on Wednesday to examine issues affecting Arkansas children and families, with much of the discussion […]

Bobcat baseball coach Brandon Martindale With spring coming soon and a new baseball season on the horizon, we interviewed Bobcat baseball coach Brandon Martindale to gather insight into who he is and his expectations for […]

The 88th district has a clear choice to make March third. Lonny Goodwin is the first choice, a washed in the blood, born again Acts 1:8 believer; dyed in the wool, crimson red, constitutional conservative, […]

HOPE – This past semester, the Creative Action Team School (CATS) launched its on-site, school-based mentoring program for girls. Luz Vazquez, Community Coordinator, facilitates the program for Bridging the Gaps of Arkansas, located in Texarkana, […]

WASHINGTON – Join the animal curator at Historic Washington State Park on Saturday, February 21, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. This workshop covers the basics of safe harnessing and driving horse teams. If you […]

WASHINGTON – Join us at Historic Washington State Park’s Candle Shop on Saturday, February 14 from 10am – 2pm and be part of a hands-on experience making candles and learning the history of candle making. […]

HOPE – Congratulations to our weekly “Student Athletes of the Week”, Samiya Monk and Devante Jones from Hope High School! Samiya (#2) is a Senior and a member of the Lady Cat’s basketball and cheer […]