Hempstead County News

Master Gardener Spring Event Canceled

April 16, 2020 Dale Gathright, Jr. Comments Off

HOPE – Hempstead County Master Gardeners says their yearly Master Gardener Spring Seminar planned for Hempstead Hall in Hope has been canceled. “It with great sadness due to the social distancing and no large […]

Governor approves Medicaid funds to pay long-term service workers

April 16, 2020 submitted Comments Off

LITTLE ROCK – Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has approved Arkansas’s request to use Medicaid funds to temporarily increase the weekly income of long-term services and supports (LTSS) direct-care workers during the COVID-19 […]

Southwest Research and Extension Center Providing Tomatoes

April 15, 2020 Tracy Courage U of A System Division of Agriculture Comments Off

LITTLE ROCK — When it comes to planting tomatoes, gardeners often turn to perennial favorites known for their quality and flavor. But getting an abundant harvest of the perfect summer slicers starts with selection. This […]

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FAA awards grants to Arkansas airports

April 15, 2020 submitted Comments Off

WASHINGTON—U.S. Senators John Boozman and Tom Cotton—along with Congressmen Rick Crawford, French Hill, Steve Womack and Bruce Westerman—applauded the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for awarding $51 million in grants to Arkansas airports affected by the […]

No new cases at Cummins unit

April 15, 2020 submitted Comments Off

LITTLE ROCK – There are no new positive cases Tuesday from Cummins Unit. Division of Corrections Director Dexter Payne says the department is doing everything it can to keep the inmates and staff safe. All […]

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Hope Still Competing in Main Street Contest

April 14, 2020 Dale Gathright, Jr. Comments Off

HOPE – The deadline is approaching this Sunday to vote for Hope in America’s Main Street Contest, according to the Hope-Hempstead County Chamber of Commerce, who released this statement: Message from the Independent We […]

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Spring Hill Working on Senior Keepsake

April 14, 2020 Dale Gathright, Jr. Comments Off

SPRING HILL – Spring Hill School District is wanting to collect two digital photos and brief information on each of their 2020 Seniors to be featured on social media and the district’s website. If […]

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Chamber Encourages “Show & Tell”

April 14, 2020 Dale Gathright, Jr. Comments Off

HOPE – Are you ready to play Show & Tell? The Hope-Hempstead County Chamber of Commerce is asking local residents to shoot a brief video (1 to 2 minutes) to “show” and “tell” the […]

Latest update from SWEPCO on power outages

April 14, 2020 submitted Comments Off

At 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, approximately 14,450 customers remain without power after three waves of severe storms swept across SWEPCO’s service territory on Easter Sunday. At the peak, 64,000 customers were without power. The current outages […]

Kids’ College virtual this year

April 14, 2020 submitted Comments Off

HOPE – Kids’ College 2020 will look a little different this year, but we are once again proving that innovative education can move southwest Arkansas forward. “With the situation surrounding COVID-19, we knew we would […]

Extension Service Providing Mask Information

April 14, 2020 Dale Gathright, Jr. Comments Off

HOPE – If you are interested in making face masks but aren’t sure where to donate them. Contact the Hempstead County Extension Service at 870-777-5771. Pharmacy workers are essential workers during this time. The […]

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Farmers providing free wifi to students

April 14, 2020 submitted Comments Off

MAGNOLIA – Beginning Thursday, April 9, 2020, several Farmers Bank & Trust locations will provide free WIFI service to students. Access will be available from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM any day of the week […]

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Master Gardener Spring Event Canceled

Governor approves Medicaid funds to pay long-term service workers

Southwest Research and Extension Center Providing Tomatoes

FAA awards grants to Arkansas airports

No new cases at Cummins unit

Hope Still Competing in Main Street Contest

Spring Hill Working on Senior Keepsake

Chamber Encourages “Show & Tell”

Latest update from SWEPCO on power outages

Kids’ College virtual this year

Extension Service Providing Mask Information

Farmers providing free wifi to students