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Livestock report

August 17, 2019 submitted Comments Off on Livestock report
FEEDER CATTLE STEERS – Medium and Large 1 (Per Cwt / Actual Wt)HeadWt RangeAvg WtPrice RangeAvg Price9300-335316175.00-191.00181.55 7350-395368155.00-175.00164.57 9400-440416147.00-163.00156.35 4450-480468145.00-147.00146.24 5500-545511135.00-143.00137.74 6550-585568125.00-133.00130.19 4630-645639130.00-134.00131.25 2660-685673128.00-131.00129.53 2710-730720123.00-129.00125.96 STEERS – Medium and Large 2 (Per Cwt / Actual […]
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Coach Turner Speaks To Rotary

August 15, 2019 Admin101 Comments Off on Coach Turner Speaks To Rotary
The Hope Rotary Club hosted Coach Phillip Turner of the Hope Bobcats on August 15th.  Coach Turner told the club he is excited about the upcoming season.  He said the kids are “buying in” and […]
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August 15, 2019 submitted Comments Off on
WASHINGTON – The Old Washington Farmers’ Market will be open from 8am to Noon this Saturday August 17. The market is located behind Washington City Hall across from Williams Tavern Restaurant in Washington, Arkansas. Come […]
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Melon weigh-off Aug. 31

August 15, 2019 Admin101 Comments Off on Melon weigh-off Aug. 31
WASHINGTON – On Saturday, August 31, the Old Washington Farmer’s Market and Historic Washington State Park in cooperation with the Hope-Hempstead County Chamber of Commerce will host an official watermelon weigh-off site for the Great […]
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Watermelon Weigh off set for August 31

August 14, 2019 Submitted Comments Off on Watermelon Weigh off set for August 31
On Saturday, August 31, the Old Washington Farmer’s Market and Historic Washington State Parkin cooperation with the Hope-Hempstead County Chamber of Commerce will host an official watermelon weigh-off site for the Great Pumpkin Commonwealth in Washington, Arkansas. The Great Pumpkin Commonwealth provides official venues for […]
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Music in the Park Concert Series

August 14, 2019 Submitted Comments Off on Music in the Park Concert Series
Historic Washington State Park announces the annual summer concert series “Music in the Park” with the theme “Arkansas Roots.” A free concert will be held in June, July, and August and is open to the […]
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School-based clinic comes to fruition

August 14, 2019 Submitted Comments Off on School-based clinic comes to fruition
HOPE – The realization of almost two years of planning, development and community collaboration will be completed with the grand opening of the Bobcat Clinic, the first-ever school-based health clinic in Southwest Arkansas. Public ceremonies are […]
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First day of school smooth despite internet

August 14, 2019 Submitted Comments Off on First day of school smooth despite internet
HOPE – Classes for the 2019-2020 academic year in the Hope Public Schools got off to a smooth start Tuesday, despite a massive internet failure which forced educators to improvise. “All buildings reported high attendance for day one,” HPS Superintendent […]
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Grice joins HHS AFJROTC staff

August 14, 2019 Submitted Comments Off on Grice joins HHS AFJROTC staff
HOPE – A 24-year veteran of service in the United States Air Force has joined the aerospace science faculty of the Hope High School Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corp program. MSgt. Jeremy Grice is […]
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United Way Hosts Community Coffee

August 14, 2019 Admin101 Comments Off on United Way Hosts Community Coffee
HOPE- The United Way of Hempstead County hosted the Hope-Hempstead County Chamber of Commerce community coffee on Wednesday, August 14. The coffee was held at the chamber office.  United Way helps with local businesses and […]