Legislative Update
This week, members of the Arkansas House and Senate Public Health, Welfare, and Labor Committees received an important update from the director of Arkansas Workforce Connections on potential changes at … Read More
Category: Hempstead County News
Chamber Executive Director completes CDI year 2
Congratulations, Executive Director Christy Burns! The Hope-Hempstead County Chamber is proud to celebrate Christy Burns, Executive Director, on completing Year 2 of the prestigious Community Development Institute (CDI)! #CDICentral Her … Read More
Breaking: Arrest made in road worker death
HOPE – A 64-year-old Texarkana man has been charged with Leaving the Scene of a Collision Involving Death, a Class B felony, in connection with the July 21, 2025, death … Read More
Hempstead County Sheriff’s Office announces promotion of Deputy Matthew Dunham to Patrol Sergeant.
Pictured Captain Justin Crane, Sgt. Matthew Dunham and Sheriff James Singleton HOPE – Hempstead County Sheriff James Singleton has announced the promotion of Deputy Matthew Dunham to the rank of … Read More
Income Tax Schools help prepare tax pros for the season ahead
LITTLE ROCK — Significant changes in tax laws may affect the tax planning strategies for the coming income tax season. To help professional tax preparers get ready for tax season, … Read More
UA Hope-Texarkana Chancellor search committee names chair; national search launched
HOPE – The advisory search committee tasked with helping to find the next chancellor at the University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana (UAHT) has announced that Misty Hughes, dean of institutional effectiveness … Read More
Hope Police announce felony arrests
HOPE – On Wednesday, July 23rd, 2025, at about 1:50pm, detectives with the Hope Police Department arrested Austin Fisher, 19 of Hope, AR in the 200 block of Hempstead 278 … Read More
Hempstead County Sheriff’s Office Official Statement regarding traffic stop allegation
Hempstead County Sheriff’s Office Official Statement Regarding Traffic Stop Allegation The Hempstead County Sheriff’s Office has been made aware of public concern involving a recent traffic stop that reportedly hindered … Read More
E.M.M.A. Museum in Washington to host rededication August 16
WASHINGTON – The Ethnic Minority Museum Association (E.M.M.A.) will be hosting a rededication of the E.M.M.A. Black History Museum on Saturday, August 16, 2025, from 9 AM to 11 AM … Read More
Curtain Closes on a Magical Week at the 2025 S.T.A.R. Academy in Hope
The Southwest Arkansas Arts Council (SWAAC) recently wrapped up another successful S.T.A.R. Academy, a weeklong drama camp held July 21–25 at the University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana (UAHT) Rapert Library Complex. … Read More