Hempstead County News

  HOPE – Warrants were issued for John Lindell Hill of Blevins, Arkansas for an incident that occurred Near Blevins on Friday August 10, involving a domestic dispute call. Hill allegedly shot at his wife […]

The students within our communities will be heading back to school this coming week. Buses will be making frequent stops, parents will be rushing to get the kids to school on time, and kids will […]

After nearly 20 years wrestling was added back to the schedule for the Hope Watermelon Festival. The ring was set up inside the rodeo area with chairs placed closely around for fans to get up […]

HOPE- The BMX Exhibition was a crowd favorite at the 42nd Annual Hope Watermelon Festival. The guys with Southern BMX Stunt Show gave the festival goers a great show. The riders performed different tricks of […]

The baggo tournament at the 42nd Annual Hope Watermelon Festival was run by chairman, Summer Powell. There were 28 teams to enter the tournament this year. 1st place- Ricky Lowe and Allen Hunter of Magnolia […]

HOPE- The watermelon eating contest is always a big hit at the Hope Watermelon Festival. There were three age groups for this years contest. In the youngest age group there were seven contestants, in the […]

Historic Washington State Park announces the annual summer concert series “Music in the Park” with the theme “Hempstead County Melodies.” A final free concert will be held on August 18 and is open to the […]

HOPE- The Watermelon Festival 5K Race at the 42nd Annual Hope Watermelon Festival was off to a fast start Saturday morning, August 11. The Watermelon 5K has been established since 1978, and has been part […]

HOPE- The watermelon weigh off and auction at the 42nd Annual Hope Watermelon Festival. Two watermelons were entered weighing in a 118 pounds and 145 pounds. The melons were then auctioned of by Mr. Don […]

HOPE- Today at the 42nd Annual Hope Watermelon Festival the politically correct watermelon eating contest was host by UAHT. Elected officials from the federal, state, and local governments and those running for an office, who […]

HOPE- The 42nd Annual Hope Watermelon Festival brought back Watermelon Olympics this year! Businesses from around town made teams and competed against one another in three relays and then a team relay. Ten teams were […]

The Saturday only vendors are currently getting set up inside the coliseum. Stop by for the final day of the 42nd Annual Hope Watermelon Festival. Now-2:00 Civitan Antique and Classic Car Show 9:00 – Rusty […]