Hempstead County News

HOPE – Due to the continuation of social distancing rules, the Hope-Hempstead County Chamber of Commerce says it  must cancel the weekly Community Coffees & Business After Hours for April. The schedule for April included: […]

HOPE – The use of deadly force by a Hempstead County deputy in a recent traffic stop was justified, according to a letter from Prosecuting Attorney Christi McQueen to Hempstead County Sheriff James Singleton. Deputy […]

HOPE – The 2020 Hempstead County Farm Bureau Dairy Foods Contest is coming soon and because of the COVID-19 situation, there will be some changes this year. Please read the information about the contest and […]

HOPE – Eighth North Prosecuting Attorney Christi McQueen has issued her findings on the use of force by Hempstead County Deputy Jim Bush on March 14. In a letter to Sheriff James Singleton she released […]

The Guernsey Volunteer Fire Department is now collecting dues for the upcoming year.  Dues are $35.00 for a year. If you live within a 5 mile radius of the Guernsey Community you can mail your […]

Hempstead County Road and Waste Department are still working. If you have any garbage that needs to be taken to the shop please call 870-777-3680. The office door is locked just call ahead and they […]

HOPE – COVID-19 has claimed another local festival. This year’s Hope Train Day, scheduled for May 2nd, will be canceled for the protection of the community, according to organizers. “We had some new things being […]

HOPE – City of Hope Parks & Recreation has announced additional closings due to COVID-19. In a statement this morning, the Department said: “For the safety of our community we are closing all play structures […]

HOPE – The University of Arkansas at Hope-Texarkana announces Skyler Hobson has been awarded the Chancellor’s Scholarship to attend the college.  This award is $3,000 per academic year.  Hobson is a graduate of Arkansas High […]

BLEVINS – The Blevins School District has released several student reminders: Parents/Guardians of Seniors: Please contact Mr. Steed regarding the graduation status of your student. We have several Seniors that will need to continue Virtual […]

NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE – The Headliner for the 2017 Hope Watermelon Festival died Sunday, apparently from COVID-19 in Nashville, Tennessee. His company released the following statement: “GRAMMY®-winning country music legend Joe Diffie passed away today, Sunday, […]