Category: Hempstead County News

4.28.25 7:40am in the 200 Block of South Laurel St. Toy Haynes, 30, of Hope, AR Ms. Haynes was arrested and charged with Obstructing Governmental Operations, Driving on Suspended License … Read More

BENTON – Saline Health System and Pafford Medical Services finalized an agreement to transition the hospital’s MedTran Ambulance Service to Pafford effective April 26. MedTran provides medical support for patients … Read More

HOPE – Groups had a number of tables set up Saturday at Hope Train Day, including Hope Traveling Basketball Team, Bodcaw Baptist Church selling desserts, the Career Center at UAHT … Read More

The Barbecue Ribs contest winner at Hope Train Day was Matt Dyer and a remembrance of Larry Moses, below was noted. Rib cook-off winners:  1st Matt Dyer 2nd Backyard BBQ … Read More

HOPE – The Blevins School District held their graduation at Hempstead Hall on Saturday evening. After the processional and the National Anthem was played and the Pledge of Allegiance was … Read More

HOPE – An estimated 500+ people attended the annual Train Day in downtown Hope with 30 vendors and a good turnout for the car show. The clown, face painting, and … Read More

In the 2025 Regular Session, the Arkansas House of Representatives passed a series of impactful laws to improve education statewide, prioritizing students, teachers, and school communities. We began with Act … Read More

New collection offers stories and sermons to renew spiritual vitality and inspire legacy HOPE – Philip W. McLarty returns to the publishing scene with the release of “Prime for the … Read More

PORTLAND, OR – The 8 Seconds Rodeo returns for its third year, expanding to two major cities and celebrating today’s Black cowboys on a national stage. On June 15th in … Read More

LITTLE ROCK – The Arkansas Track & Field Hall of Fame will induct its 30th class during a 6:30 pm banquet May 30 in the Silver City Ballroom of the … Read More