Hempstead County News

Magnolia – Farmers Bank & Trust has opened a new location in Magnolia, AR, at 1606 Hollensworth Street. The new location will provide added convenience to the west side of Magnolia across from Big Boy […]

The Blevins Parade Committee put on another Christmas Parade this year with head person Angie Mitchell saying it is the fourth year that she has been in charge. Mitchell wasn’t sure how long the parade […]

 Blevins Christmas Parade Committee Chairperson Angie Mitchell named the treasure hunt  winner of $1000, Leslie Fulton .Mitchell said with many Blevins citizens participating in the treasure hunt that she considered it  a success.” The police actually […]

Hempstead County Courthouse will be closing at noon (12:00 PM) on Monday, December 23, 2019 and will be closed Tuesday, December 24 and Wednesday December 25 for the Christmas Holiday, and will resume regular working hours on Thursday, December 26, 2019.   Hempstead County Courthouse, […]

HOPE – The University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana will hold a special community education course entitled “The History and Art of the Bowie Knife,” to learn about the history of the Bowie knife and its place […]

The town of Oakhaven north of Hope off state highway 32 welcomed hundreds of cars as the community held their first night of luminaries.  The town has been decorated with thousands of lights as well […]

During the city employee Christmas luncheon on Friday, December 13; City Manager Catherine Cook announced that Paul Henley would be retiring after 50 years of service to the Hope community.  Cookwho has worked with Henley […]

A reception was held at Wadley in Hope Friday to celebrate the retirement of Peggy Purtle.  Peggy has been a very special nurse for 46 years and we wish her the best on her retirement!

HOPE – The Hope Police Department issues a challenge to all our citizens to watch the video below and respond with their support for Law Enforcement across the Nation. You can post a comment on […]