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Fireworks show a success

July 2, 2018 Admin101 Comments Off on Fireworks show a success
PRESCOTT – Area residents enjoyed Friday night’s fireworks show at Cummings Stadium. The home stands were packed with people ready to see the nocturnal explosions of light and sound, and those present enjoyed listening to […]
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NSB transfers funds, buys bus

July 2, 2018 Admin101 Comments Off on NSB transfers funds, buys bus
ROSSTON – June’s meeting of the Nevada School Board was short and sweet. With little on the agenda, the board took care of business in short order. The board voted to move $20,000 to the […]
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HPD cracking down on speeding

July 2, 2018 submitted Comments Off on HPD cracking down on speeding
HOPE – Between July 16-22, Hope Police Department will launch a tough new speed enforcement blitz for the City of Hope, under the tagline: “Obey the Sign or Pay the Fine.”  The intensified enforcement effort […]
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Red River symposium July 21

June 30, 2018 submitted Comments Off on Red River symposium July 21
WASHINGTON – The 12th Annual Red River Heritage Symposium will take place on Saturday, July 21, at Historic Washington State Park. The conference topics will focus on the theme “Hempstead County: 200 Years and Still […]
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Livestock report

June 30, 2018 submitted Comments Off on Livestock report
Hope Livestock Auction, Hope, AR Weighted Average Report for Thursday Jun 28, 2018 Cattle Receipts: 1269 Last week: 1340 Last year: NR Compared to last week: Feeder steers under 400 lbs 3.00-5.00 higher, over 400 […]
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Beyond the Bell Ribbon Cutting

June 29, 2018 Admin101 Comments Off on Beyond the Bell Ribbon Cutting
HOPE- The Hempstead County Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting on Thursday, June 28 for Beyond the Bell. They will offer tutoring for k-12 and college level courses. The will have services consisting of […]
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Fireworks show tonight

June 29, 2018 Admin101 Comments Off on Fireworks show tonight
PRESCOTT – Tonight’s the night for what is hoped to be the First Annual Fireworks Show. The Prescott City Council voted to fund a fireworks show this year, budgeting $3,000 for the project. Councilman Jerry […]
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Students selling fireworks to fund trip

June 29, 2018 Admin101 Comments Off on Students selling fireworks to fund trip
PRESCOTT – Students from Prescott High School are selling fireworks to help raise money to fund a trip to Greece next March. According to Amy Cowling, the idea came from Janet Banister, an English teacher […]
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PSB discusses roof bids

June 29, 2018 Admin101 Comments Off on PSB discusses roof bids
PRESCOTT – Officers were elected at the June meeting of the Prescott School Board. This was a bit out of the norm as the election of officers has traditionally been done after the September school […]
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Washington farmer’s market open Saturday

June 29, 2018 submitted Comments Off on Washington farmer’s market open Saturday
WASHINGTON The Old Washington Farmers’ Market will be open from 8am to Noon this Saturday, June 30th.  The market is located behind Washington City Hall across from Williams Tavern Restaurant in Washington, Arkansas. Come out […]