Category: Hempstead County News
Sanders releases disaster funds in response to tornadoes and severe weather
TO ALL TO WHOM THESE PRESENTS COME – GREETINGS: EO 25-05: EXECUTIVE ORDER TO PROVIDE FUNDING, AS AUTHORIZED BY ARK. CODE ANN. §§ 12-75-114, AS AMENDED, FROM THE GOVERNOR’S DISASTER … Read More
Storm damage from overnight storms in Hope-Prescott area
Pictures by Leslie Jordan, used by permission. Richard Kidd home in Spring Hill area, 250 Hempstead 150.
Three fatalities in Independence County, storm damge in Nevada & Hempstead Counties
NORTH LITTLE ROCK – Three fatalities have been confirmed in Independence County, and 29 people were reported injured in eight counties in connection to a storm system that moved through the … Read More
Jonquil Festival continues today
Parking is $5 per car. Cash only! With any festival it is a good idea to bring cash for the vendors who don’t accept credit cards.
Legislative Update from State Rep. Dolly Henley
In a move to reform Arkansas’ higher education system, the House recently passed HB1512, which lays the groundwork for the creation of the Arkansas ACCESS Act. This bill is designed … Read More
Hope man arrested in multi-agency operation
TEXARKANA – On February 28th, 2025, the 8th South Drug Task Force obtained information about a shipment of methamphetamine that was coming into our community from California. The 8th South … Read More
Fulton & Guernsey Fire Department extinguish fire
Thursday afternoon, Fulton VFD and Guernsey VFD were dispatched to a small brush fire in the median on I-30 in front of the weigh scales. Arkansas State Police provided traffic … Read More
HopeUnlimited expands partnership between Hope Schools and UAHT
HOPE – Hope Public Schools is expanding its partnership with UAHT to offer its students increased educational opportunities for graduating with a Diploma-PLUS through pathways under an umbrella called “HopeUnlimited.” … Read More