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Trio from PHS band earn scholarships

PRESCOTT – Three Prescott High School seniors recently signed letters of intent to play for college bands. Kevin White will be heading to Ouachita Baptist University, while M’Kayla Northcross is going to Fayetteville to play […]
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McQueen announces for reelection as PA

HOPE/PRESCOTT – My name is Christi McQueen. I am seeking re-election as Prosecuting Attorney for the Eighth North Judicial District which includes Hempstead and Nevada Counties. Under Arkansas law, the position of Prosecuting Attorney is […]
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DAR Citizens of Year

The Hempstead County selections for Daughters of the American Revolution, John Cain Chapter, Citizens of the Year were introduced Thursday. Left to right are Claire Chambless, Spring Hill High School; Rayleigh Hart, Garrett Memorial Christian […]
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Horticulture field day set

HOPE/PRESCOTT – A horticulture field day will be held May 17 at the Southwest Research Extension Center. The cost for attending is $17 in advance and $20 at the door. To preregister, call Sherri Pote […]
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Watkins arrested on drug charges

PRESCOTT – On Friday April 27, Deputy Bo Morris received a call of a possible intoxicated driver traveling West on State Hwy 24 towards Prescott. The vehicle was described as a Chevrolet Cavalier Tan in […]
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State Treasurer talks finances with students

PRESCOTT – State Treasurer Dennis Milligan was in Prescott Thursday afternoon, visiting with students and staff. He also participated in the district’s financial planning class, a course required by the district for graduation. The students […]
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Teacher Appreciation Week planned

HOPE – Hope Public Schools teachers will have their moment May 7-11 as Arkansas and the Hope Public School District celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week. Superintendent Bobby Hart said the recognition is particularly deserved. “Our community […]
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Commencement ceremonies slated

HOPE – A member of the original class of the Hope High School Sports Hall of Fame, now a business and political writer for Talk Business & Politics, will deliver the commencement address for the […]
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Hempstead County Farm Bureau Honors Legislators

The Hempstead County Farm Bureau Board and Staff hosted a “Legislators Appreciation” night Thursday April 26th at the First National Bank of Tom Bean Community Room. State Representative Danny Watson and State Senator Larry Teague […]
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Depot hosts coffee for Heritage Month

PRESCOTT – May is National Heritage Month and the Nevada Depot and Museum celebrated it with a coffee Thursday morning. Curator Judy Duke displayed a photo montage showing five out-of-the-way places in the county, which […]
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Nevada hires 7 teachers

ROSSTON – In a special meeting of the Nevada School Board, seven teachers were hired Wednesday, May 2. Four of the teachers were hired for the elementary school, with the rest hired for the high […]