Hempstead County News

HOPE – The Hope Rotary Club heard from Summer Powell and Stan Nix of the Hope Parks and Recreation Department on Thursday June 22nd. Powell talked about the Summertime Park Kids program and Nix talked about […]

HOPE – The Hempstead County Farm Bureau Women’s Committe have been collecting non-perishable food and toiletries for donation to Hope In Action and Hope In Action # 2. Helen Byers of Hope In Action #2 was […]

HOPE- The Chamber of Commerce now has the 2017 Watermelon Festival shirts available in a variety of colors and sizes. Miss Hempstead County 2017, Samantha Bobo came in to model the new shirts and is […]

Little Rock – In July, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) will survey about 9,300 cattle operations nationwide to provide an up-to-date measure of U.S. cattle inventories. “This information helps producers […]

HOPE – The Southwest Arkansas Arts Council(SWAAC) held its annual membership meeting Wednesday, June 21, and followed it by its regular monthly board meeting. Kim Hollis, SWAAC president, announced the executive committee had appointed George S. Smith, […]

HOPE- The Garrett Memorial Christian School Lady Saints softball team had their drawing for a Yeti Hopper 40 today at their new softball complex. The yeti was donated by Clay and Doreen Antley. The Antley’s […]

HOPE – Maurice Henry has been named director of transportation and facilities for the Hope Public Schools. Henry has been employed by the district since 1982, and served as custodial services supervisor immediately prior to his […]

HOPE- The Hempstead County Library had its groundbreaking ceremony today, June 21. Their motto for the morning was “Breaking Ground for a Brighter Future.” Along with the library board members and staff the community was […]

HOPE – Though it’s a bit early to be thinking about Christmas, the Hope Police Department is preparing for the holiday season. The HPD will host a “Santa Cop softball game” at 6:30 p.m. on […]

HOPE- The Hempstead County Arts Council hosted the Chamber of Commerce community coffee today, June 21.  The coffee was hosted at the arts council building downtown at 200 E. Division Street. While at the coffee guests […]

HOPE- The Hope Walmart Supercenter hosted the LifeShare blood drive on June 20. Their goal is for this blood drive is to get at least 10 units of blood, but they hope to receive more […]