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Declaration reading at Washington

Event: Reading and Signing of the Declaration of Independence Event Date: July 4 Program Times: 10:30am, 1:30pm, 3:30pm Location: 1874 Courthouse, Historic Washington State Park WASHINGTON – In the 19th century, it was tradition to […]
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Fireworks safety encouraged

LITTLE ROCK – Doctors at Arkansas Children’s Hospital see the most burn cases every year between Memorial Day and Labor Day.  And nationwide, more than 10,000 people are burned every year by fireworks. Over the […]
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Blevins fireworks show Wednesday

BLEVINS – The Blevins Volunteer Fire Department will host its annual Fourth of July fireworks show Wednesday at Blevins school. The fireworks show will be on the vacant field behind Blevins Elementary School, and will […]
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NSB transfers funds, buys bus

ROSSTON – June’s meeting of the Nevada School Board was short and sweet. With little on the agenda, the board took care of business in short order. The board voted to move $20,000 to the […]
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HPD cracking down on speeding

HOPE – Between July 16-22, Hope Police Department will launch a tough new speed enforcement blitz for the City of Hope, under the tagline: “Obey the Sign or Pay the Fine.”  The intensified enforcement effort […]
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Red River symposium July 21

WASHINGTON – The 12th Annual Red River Heritage Symposium will take place on Saturday, July 21, at Historic Washington State Park. The conference topics will focus on the theme “Hempstead County: 200 Years and Still […]
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Livestock report

Hope Livestock Auction, Hope, AR Weighted Average Report for Thursday Jun 28, 2018 Cattle Receipts: 1269 Last week: 1340 Last year: NR Compared to last week: Feeder steers under 400 lbs 3.00-5.00 higher, over 400 […]