Hempstead County News

Hempstead County voters show strong support for local hospital

June 10, 2026 Madison Grimmett Strategic Projects & Marketing Manager 0

HOPE – On Tuesday, June 9, Hempstead County voters made a powerful statement about the future of healthcare in our community. With 82% of voters in favor of a 3/4 cent sales tax, our citizens […]

Fulton Council meets for June meeting

June 10, 2026 Joseph Barry 0

The Fulton Town Council met on Monday (6-8). All council members except Melissa Oller were present. After the invocation and the roll call, the previous meeting’s minutes were read and approved. Francis Hendrix gave the […]

Create your own Knife Course offered at the James Black School of Bladesmithing & Historic Trades

June 10, 2026 Casey Curtis-UAHT Communications 0

HOPE – Have you ever wanted to learn the art of knife-making? The James Black School of Bladesmithing & Historic Trades is offering a hands-on Knife Kit Class on July 11-12, giving participants the opportunity […]

Community Coffee underway

June 10, 2026 Hope-Hempstead County Chamber of Commerce 0

SCAM ALERT

June 10, 2026 Hempstead County 0

SCAM ALERT🚨 Please do not click on any links or respond to these emails if you receive them! Please call the Assessor’s Office if you have questions about your property assessment. 870-777-6190

Southwest Arkansas Regional Medical Center employees donate to food pantry

June 9, 2026 Hope Evening Lions Club 0

Hope Evening Lions Club: Thank you … thank you … thank you to the employees of Southwest Arkansas Regional Medical Center for their recent donation to our food pantry. This photo is only a portion […]

Celebrate 50 years of sweet tradition – Sign up today for the 2026 Hope Watermelon Festival Parade!

June 9, 2026 Christy Burns Hope-Hempstead County Chamber of Commerce 0

HOPE – The Hope-Hempstead County Chamber of Commerce everyone to participate in the 2026 Hope Watermelon Festival Parade, scheduled for Monday, August 3, 2026, in Hope. As part of the 50th Annual Hope Watermelon Festival […]

Local healthcare professionals strengthen our community

June 9, 2026 Casey Curtis-UAHT Communications 0

HOPE – Access to skilled healthcare professionals is an important part of a healthy and thriving community. From emergency responders who arrive during a crisis to nurses who provide daily patient care, healthcare workers play […]

Historic Dyeing 101: Cotton Edition at Historic Washington State Park

June 9, 2026 April Kiser, Deputy Chief of Communications 0

WASHINGTON – Are you interested in historical dyeing methods? Join us on Saturday, June 13 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. for a beginner’s Historic Dyeing 101: Cotton Edition workshop focusing on 19th century dyeing […]

Latest Hope Police felony arrests

June 9, 2026 Eric Green - Hope Police Department 0

HOPE – On Monday, June 1st, 2026, at 7:26am, officers with the Hope Police Department arrested Candy Collier, 37 of Fulton, AR in the 100 block of South Main Street. Ms. Collier was charged with […]

Fulton woman arrested on Commercial Burglary charge

June 8, 2026 Sheriff James Singleton 0

FULTON – On May 28, 2026, Deputy B. Schroader received a call from police dispatcher regarding a breaking or entering located at 5299 Highway 67 West, also referred to as Red River Truck Stop, in […]

UPDATED! Two Hempstead County J.P.’s Offer Comments on Proposed Hospital Tax

June 8, 2026 C. David Clayton, Jay Lathrop 0

Regional Medical Center Tax Proposal As a member of the Hempstead County Quorum Court and as a power lineman , I understand how important reliable infrastructure is to our community. Whether it is electricity, […]

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