Hempstead County News

DHS has new policies for SNAP recipients

LITTLE ROCK – The Arkansas Department of Human Services (DHS) is committed to protecting the health and safety of Arkansans while continuing to provide critical services to those in need during the COVID-19 (coronavirus) public […]
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AMI packets ready April 2

PRESCOTT – K-8 AMI packets were mailed/delivered today, Monday, March 30. 9-11 AMI packets will be available for pickup in the drive thru car line between the elementary carport and the jr high on Thursday, […]
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Case of COVID-19 confirmed in county

PRESCOTT – There is one confirmed case of COVID-19 in Nevada County. Dr. Mike Young, the county health officer (CHO), said this information came from the Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) out of Little Rock. […]
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Economic loan process streamlined

NEW STREAMLINED PROCESS REQUIREMENTS To apply for a COVID-19 Economic Injury Disaster Loan, click here. In response to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, small business owners in all U.S. states, Washington D.C., and territories are eligible to apply […]
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Brentwood donates to UAHT

HOPE – Brentwood Industries, Inc., recently donated $2,000 to help support the Adult Education Division at the University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana. The donation will help offset the cost of equipment and supplies for Adult Education […]
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City following protocol for COVID-19

PRESCOTT – Residents of the city will need to get their garbage out for pickup on Monday. Prescott Mayor Terry Oliver said the city will be following its guidelines and taking precautionary measures because of […]
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COVID-19 Closes ROC/PNC

HOPE – Starting Monday, March 30th until Monday, April 17th all ROC/PNC day programs will be closed. This includes preschools, ROC’n Reruns, and the Melon Patch. The administration building will remain closed to the public. […]