Hempstead County News

HOPE- The University of Arkansas Hope/Texarkana, held their 26th Annual Fish Fry on Thursday, April 25. With uncertainty of the weather the event was held inside Hempstead Hall. The fish fry included fried catfish, hushpuppies, […]

HOPE-The Hope Hempstead County Chamber of Commerce, held a ribbon cutting on Thursday, April 25 for Klipsch Museum at their Hope Airport location. In early January the members of Klipsch took over the old steam […]

The Hope High School Senior Class broke the “Junior Jinx” of the HHS Powder Puff Football Classic here April 24 by defeating the Juniors, 22-6. The Seniors were sparked by two touchdowns from Natalie Smith, […]

The 33rd Annual Blevins Community Area-Wide Benefit Barbecue for the Arkansas Children’s Hospital is scheduled for Saturday, May 4, 2019, at the Blevins High School Cafeteria. Serving time will start at 4:00 p.m. with Carry […]

HOPE – Rainbow of Challenges hosted a special 50th anniversary reception at Hempstead Hall as many from the business community joined current and former ROC staff members to share memories of the organization that got its […]

WARRANTS SERVED: 04.17.19 Marissa Williams, 24, of Hope, AR                              Failure to Appear Shawn Blocker, 18, of Hope, AR                                 Foreign Warrant Christopher Marcum, 30, of Prescott, AR                     Failure to Appear Kimberly Sutton, 43, of Hope, AR                               […]

HOPE – Enrollment for Kids’ College 2019 at the University of Arkansas at Hope is now open. The deadline to register is May 3.  The cost of Kids’ College ranges from $70 to $130. Scholarships […]

HOPE – The deadline to apply for the Arkansas High School Collegiate Academy is Wednesday, May 1. The Arkansas High School Collegiate Academy is a partnership between the Texarkana Arkansas School District (TASD) and the […]

Dear Citizens and Business Leaders, I want to take this opportunity to thank everyone who participated in our 2nd annual Operation Christmas and Shop with a Deputy Program. Due to your Generous support.  Operation Christmas was […]

Due to inclement weather, the University of Arkansas at Hope will hold the 26th Annual UAHT Community Fish Fry on Thursday, April 25, from 4:30-7:00 p.m. INSIDE HEMPSTEAD HALL. There will be a drive-through “to go” line […]

Caleb “Cooter” Plyler of Spring Hill was honored at the Arkansas State FFA Convention Tuesday with an Honorary State FFA Degree. Plyler was honored for his work with Agriculture Education. Shown with Plyer is his […]

The Hempstead County Historical Society met Tuesday April 23rd at Historic Washington State Park. Those attending enjoyed seeing reenactors Micheal Terral and Mekicia Henry.