Hempstead County News

District 3 State Representative Danny Watson enourages local residents to remain calm and practice “social distancing” during the Covid-19 outbreak.  He noted the Legislature is expected to be called into special session just anytime to […]

Despite the closing of restaurant dining rooms, most area restaurants are still offering take-out food and many are utilizing drive-through windows.  All of the larger, “sit down” restaurants in Hope are offering their menus to […]

Michelle Hunt of Rae-Tays in downtown Hope demonstrates good social distancing Tuesday while continuing to offer outstanding service.  Hunt as well as other Hope merchants such as Martin’s have been working hard to meet the […]

Hope Animal Control Officer Tammy Austin gave a report Monday morning on how the Corona Virus scare has affected their office and what is being done differently to maintain the safest and best care for […]

HOPE –  The Hope-Hempstead County Chamber of Commerce launched a county-wide campaign encouraging businesses & homes to Wrap It In Red!   Many have shared that they are growing weary of reading “virus news” although […]

Lynn Terral of the Cabun Rural Health Clinic in Hope has informed us of the need for masks for the medical community in our area.  She has included pattern instructions.  Terral says to make the […]

HOPE – The University of Arkansas at Hope-Texarkana announces Kelli Everett has been awarded the Honors Scholarship to attend the college. This award is $2,000 per academic year. Everett is a graduate of Genoa Central […]