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Beyond the Bell Ribbon Cutting

June 29, 2018 Admin101 Comments Off on Beyond the Bell Ribbon Cutting
HOPE- The Hempstead County Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting on Thursday, June 28 for Beyond the Bell. They will offer tutoring for k-12 and college level courses. The will have services consisting of […]
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Washington farmer’s market open Saturday

June 29, 2018 submitted Comments Off on Washington farmer’s market open Saturday
WASHINGTON The Old Washington Farmers’ Market will be open from 8am to Noon this Saturday, June 30th.  The market is located behind Washington City Hall across from Williams Tavern Restaurant in Washington, Arkansas. Come out […]
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Quartet arrested in drug raid

June 29, 2018 submitted Comments Off on Quartet arrested in drug raid
HOPE – On Wednesday June 27, at approximately 4:00 PM, officers from the 8th North Task Force, Arkansas State Police, Hope Police, Hempstead County Sheriff’s Office, Nevada County Sheriff’s Office, Prescott Police and FBI agents […]
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Traffic stop becomes chase

June 27, 2018 Admin101 Comments Off on Traffic stop becomes chase
HOPE/PRESCOTT – What began as a traffic stop in Hempstead County turned into a traffic chase on Interstate 30. According to a release from the Arkansas State Police, the stop was made around 3:45 p.m. […]
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UAHT prepares for ranger camp

June 27, 2018 submitted Comments Off on UAHT prepares for ranger camp
HOPE – The University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana along with The United States National Park Service are partnering to hold Junior Ranger Explorer Camp this summer. The camp will be held July 30 through August 2. […]
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SAU adds to campus housing

June 27, 2018 submitted Comments Off on SAU adds to campus housing
MAGNOLIA – The Board of Trustees of Southern Arkansas University voted Monday to purchase an 80-bed apartment complex near its campus. As SAU continues to see significant growth, it has constructed three new residence halls, […]
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LifeShare Blood Drives in July

June 25, 2018 Admin101 Comments Off on LifeShare Blood Drives in July
LifeShare Blood Center has the following community drives in July: -2 p.m. to 7 p.m. July 5 at Walmart, 2400 North Hervey, Hope, AR. -11 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 8 at Army National Guard, […]
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June Down On Rain

June 25, 2018 Admin101 Comments Off on June Down On Rain
June has been quite dry until the last third of the month. According to Hope’s official weather reporting station, the Southwest Research and Extension Center, no rainfall was recorded during the first 18 days of […]
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Hempstead County Farm Family of the Year

June 25, 2018 Admin101 Comments Off on Hempstead County Farm Family of the Year
HEMPSTEAD COUNTY- Congratulations to the Collums family for being selected as the 2018 Hempstead County Farm Family of the Year. The family run farm consists of owners Jeff and Jane Collum’s, their son Jacob Collums, […]