Hempstead County News

State Parks & Recreation Facilities Getting Prepared

April 29, 2020 Dale Gathright, Jr. Comments Off

LITTLE ROCK — Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism Secretary Stacy Hurst Tuesday announced that beginning this Friday, May 1, campgrounds at Arkansas State Parks will reopen for RV campers with the following […]

Severe Weather Overnight in Hempstead County

April 29, 2020 Dale Gathright, Jr. Comments Off

The high winds that swept through southwest Arkansas late Tuesday night were responsible for numerous downed trees and powerlines, damage to homes and highways blocked. Hempstead County Deputies responded to several reports of storm damage […]

RoC plans drive-thru chicken dinner fundraiser

April 28, 2020 submitted Comments Off

HOPE – ROC is planning a drive-thru chicken dinner fundraiser for Thursday May 7th starting at 4pm until 6pm, while supplies last. The menu includes grilled chicken breast, cheesy bacon mashed potatoes, baked beans, roll […]

State treasurer urges parents to teach children about money

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LITTLE ROCK – Treasurer of State Dennis Milligan is encouraging families to talk to their children about money and finances. Milligan announced his financial education initiative “Educate Your Financial Future,” to commemorate Financial Literacy Month, […]

COVID-19 updates from the House

April 28, 2020 submitted Comments Off

LITTLE ROCK – Arkansas State Parks made several announcements today. First, camping for self-contained RVs for in-state residents can resume on May 1. · On May 15, cabins, lodges and RV rentals […]

Aging Agency Seeks Comments

April 28, 2020 Dale Gathright, Jr. Comments Off

MAGNOLIA -Area Agency on Aging of Southwest Arkansas, is seeking comments from the public on the AAASWA 2021 Area Plan budget for aging services, which covers July 1, 2020 – June 30, 2021. This […]

Historic Downtown Hope in Second Round of Voting (TOPS)

April 27, 2020 Dale Gathright, Jr. Comments Off

HOPE – Historic Downtown Hope has been named one of the quarterfinalists in the 2020 America’s Main Streets contest, the national small business movement, Independent We Stand, announced Monday. In making the announcement, the […]

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Blevins Releases School Information

April 27, 2020 Dale Gathright, Jr. Comments Off

BLEVINS – Blevins School District has released the following information: Meals through May 15: Monday: four meals will be provided to all children under the age of 18. The four meals will be breakfast […]

Hope Makes Main Street Cut

April 27, 2020 Dale Gathright, Jr. Comments Off

HOPE – One of the quarterfinalists in America’s Main Street Contest is Hope. Hope-Hempstead County Chamber of Commerce Director Beckie Moore said, “Thank you to all who voted for Hope, AR in the first […]

Powell earns Bridge Scholarship

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HOPE – The University of Arkansas at Hope-Texarkana is proud to announce that Bradey Powell has been awarded the Bridge Scholarship to attend the College. This award is $1,000 per academic year. Powell is a […]

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Community Prayer Event Monday

April 26, 2020 Dale Gathright, Jr. Comments Off

HOPE – The 4th Community-Wide Prayer & Praise event in downtown Hope is at 7:00 PM Monday evening live from Hebrews 11:1 coffee shop, sponsored by the Hope-Hempstead County Chamber of Commerce. As always, […]

Boil Order Lifted

April 26, 2020 Dale Gathright, Jr. Comments Off

LITTLE ROCK – The Arkansas Department of Health has lifted a Boil Water Order for an area around Fulton. The order was for the 25 customers between the Interstate 30 bridge over Highway 67 […]

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State Parks & Recreation Facilities Getting Prepared

Severe Weather Overnight in Hempstead County

RoC plans drive-thru chicken dinner fundraiser

State treasurer urges parents to teach children about money

COVID-19 updates from the House

Aging Agency Seeks Comments

Historic Downtown Hope in Second Round of Voting (TOPS)

Blevins Releases School Information

Hope Makes Main Street Cut

Powell earns Bridge Scholarship

Community Prayer Event Monday

Boil Order Lifted