Hempstead County News

AIR FORCE BIRTHDAY On September 18, we commemorate the establishment of The United States Air Force. Almost from the moment the Wright brothers found a way to soar with the birds, aeronautical pursuits were incorporated into […]

CONSTITUTION DAY AND CITIZENSHIP DAY Constitution Day and Citizenship Day is an American federal observance that commemorates the adoption of the Constitution of the United States and those who have become United States citizens.  This […]

NATIONAL PLAY-DOH DAY National Play-Doh Day is observed annually on September 16th.  Play-Doh inventor Joe McVicker actually sold it originally as a wallpaper cleaner but the world had another use for his product.  Play-Doh was inducted […]

  Hope Livestock Auction Weighted Average Report for Thursday Sep 14, 2017   Cattle Receipts: 1495         Last week: 1032           Last year: 795   Compared to last week: Feeder steers under 550 lbs 2.00-5.00 lower, over […]

HOPE – A good night for Prescott turned out to be a bad night for Hope. The Wolves made the short trip to Hammonds Stadium Friday night for a date with the Bobcats. By the […]

HOPE – Friday, Rainbow of Challenges and Prescott Nevada County Special Services announced its sponsorship of the USDA Food Program. Meals will be available at no charge or at a reduced charge to enrolled persons […]

    HOPE – The Southwest Arkansas Arts Council (SWAAC) is encouraging high school students in the region – Hempstead, Nevada, Lafayette, Miller, Sevier, Pike and Howard counties, to participate in the national Musical Theater […]

NATIONAL DOUBLE CHEESEBURGER DAY One of America’s favorites, National Double Cheeseburger Day is observed annually on September 15th. When one beef patty with cheese tastes so amazing, the only thing left to do is double […]

State Rep. Danny Watson (R-Dist. 3 – Hope) received an Arkansas State Chamber/Associated Industries of Arkansas 2017 Business Matters Leadership Award during the State Chamber/AIA Door-To-Door Meeting in Texarkana on Wednesday, September 6. Watson was recognized with the […]