Hempstead County News

Statement from the President – Southwest Arkansas High School Rodeo Association

November 21, 2025 James Singleton 0

HOPE – As President of the Southwest Arkansas High School Rodeo Association, I want to address the recently reported outbreak of Equine Herpesvirus (EHV) in Texas. We are closely monitoring updates from veterinary authorities, state […]

Deputy Turner Reed named 2025 Deputy of the Year

November 20, 2025 Sheriff James Singleton 0

HOPE – Hempstead County Sheriff James Singleton is proud to announce that Deputy Turner Reed has been selected as the 2025 Deputy of the Year for the Hempstead County Sheriff’s Office. Deputy Reed earned this […]

Arkansas Hunger Alliance “Serving Up Solutions”

November 20, 2025 Mark Keith 0

Hope in Action. Arkansas Hunger Alliance photo Appreciative to the Arkansas Hunger Alliance and their “Serving Up Solutions” program for providing funding of $500 to food pantries to Bread of Life in Nashville and Hope […]

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Sanders announces more than $153 million in Arkansas water projects

November 20, 2025 Dale Gathright, Jr. 0

LITTLE ROCK — Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders has announced an additional $153,974,230 in financial assistance for water and wastewater projects for 52 entities — serving more than 814,142 Arkansans across the state. That includes several […]

Hope Police Department holds annual Awards Banquet

November 20, 2025 Hope Police Department 0

HOPE – On Thursday, November 13th, the Hope Police Department held its annual Awards Banquet. Among some of the awards earned and photographed were Officer Matthew Whitney, 5 years safe driving, Officer Luke Sorensen, Highest […]

Hope City Board meets and public hearing held

November 19, 2025 Dale Gathright, Jr. 0

HOPE – The Tuesday night (11/18) Hope City Board session entered into a public meeting at the start regarding Utility System Revenue Bonds. Ryan Bowman and Taylor Marshall with Friday Firm and Jason Holsclaw with […]

Washington City Council November meeting

November 19, 2025 Joseph Barry 0

WASHINGTON – The Washington City Council met November 18th for the regular meeting. The meeting started late due to discussion on a police event that happened recently. The last meeting’s minutes were approved, then the […]

HOPE – There will be three contested races in the 2026 Preferential Primary elections next March in Hempstead County, all on the Republican ticket. Incumbent County Judge Jerry Crane will face Kenneth Harvel. Incumbent Circuit […]

Weather update for Hope Christmas Open House

November 18, 2025 Hope-Hempstead County Chamber of Commerce 0

Hi everyone, We wanted to share some important weather information ahead of our Christmas Open House. The event can continue in light rain, but will be adjusted if severe weather moves into the area. We […]

Learn to drive a horse team at Historic Washington State Park’s hands-on workshop

November 18, 2025 April Kiser 0

WASHINGTON – Join the animal curator at Historic Washington State Park on Saturday, November 22, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. This workshop covers the basics of safe harnessing and driving horse teams. If you […]

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