Hempstead County News

State Representative Danny Watson, R-Hope, center, recently donated Bobcat “spirit towels” to the Hope High School cheer program for distribution during halftime at home football games.  Accepting the donation were cheerleaders Ahyanna Gulley,Byresia Gulley, and Addison Herron. Traditionally, “spirit […]

The National Park Service President William Jefferson Clinton Birthplace Home National Historic Site partnered with Hope Academy of Public Service recently to host a Hispanic heritage celebration. It was held at Hempstead Hall at the University of Arkansas-Hope. The […]

Hope Public Schools was represented by several units in the annual Southwest Arkansas Livestock Show Parade, the traditional kickoff to the Third District Fair.  The Hope High School Marching Bobcat Band Machine led the way, […]

Representatives of Delta Sigma Theta sorority helped Hope High School seniors turning 18 prior to the November, 2020, general election register to vote.  Former Hope Public Schools librarian Margaret Moss spearheaded the public service program […]

Hope Kiwanis Club member Randy Wright shows a practiced hand in pouring pancake batter on the griddle as Hope Kiwanis Club members prepare servings for the club’s annual Dean Murphy Memorial Pancake Supper at the Hope High School Cafeteria. The […]

Some 124 budding Hope Bobcat cheerleaders took part in the annual K-4 Mini Cheer Camp at Hope High School this year. The three-day event offered basic skills training in cheer techniques and a set of […]

Farmers Bank & Trust is holding their “Heart of the Red, White, & Blue Military Drive” now through Veterans Day November 11th.  Farmers Bank & Trust salutes those men and women who have chosen to serve.  […]

HOPE – The remarkable history and dedication which characterized the 2019-2020 Class of the Hope Public Schools Educator Hall of Fame was recognized in ceremonies at Hammons Stadium on Sept. 20. Speaking to some 50 […]

HOPE – The Hope Public Schools Board adopted a 2019-2020 fiscal blueprint for the district in a called session Wednesday which seeks to rein-in overall expenditures while maintaining a strong instructional program. HPS Superintendent Dr. […]