News – Page 15 – Hope Prescott

UAHT sees Spring enrollment increase

March 2, 2026 Casey Curtis-UAHT Communications 0

HOPE – The University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana (UAHT) has welcomed 1,311 students for the Spring 2026 semester, marking continued enrollment growth for the institution. This spring’s enrollment represents a 7.1% increase over last spring and […]

Farm Bureau Student Athletes of the Week

March 2, 2026 Hempstead County Farm Bureau 0

HOPE – Hempstead County Farm Bureau: Congratulations to last week’s “Student Athletes of the Week”, Preslee Peck and Kason Flowers from Garrett Memorial Christian School! Preslee (#30) is an 8th grader and a member of […]

Cross Roads VFD Hamburger Supper this evening

February 28, 2026 Dale Gathright, Jr. 0

Reed Webb of Columbus Arkansas Auctioneers Association State Bid Calling Champion

February 28, 2026 Dale Gathright, Jr. 0

HOT SPRINGS – Congratulations to the 2026 Arkansas Auctioneers Association State Bid Calling Winners! The Champion is Reed Webb of Columbus, pictured in the middle. 2nd Place: Nick Stover, and 3rd Place: Rusty Collins.

Legislative Update

February 28, 2026 State Representative Dolly Henley 0

Arkansas is moving forward with a major investment in rural healthcare through the Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP). In December, the state was awarded $208,779,396 for Fiscal Year 2026 as part of a nationwide, multi-year […]

Latest Blevins school notes

February 28, 2026 Eric Mclaurin 0

BLEVINS – Blevins gave thanks to everyone who helped make the District Tournament a success. Although only the girls became District champions both will played last night against Lafayette County in the Semifinal regionals. The […]

Hempstead County Quorum Court Holds February Meeting

February 27, 2026 Tom Mullins 0

Hope, Ark. – The Hempstead County Quorum Court convened for its regular monthly meeting on Thursday evening, February 26th, with County Judge Crane calling the session to order. Justice Jesse Henry offered the invocation, followed […]

Town Hall Meeting Addresses Weather Damage to Poultry Farms

February 27, 2026 Tom Mullins 0

Prescott, Ark. – A town hall-style meeting was held on February 26, 2026, at The Barn at Willow Oak Acres in Nevada County, near Prescott, to address the severe impact of recent winter weather on […]

Dale Booker steps down as mayor of Emmet

February 27, 2026 Dale Gathright, Jr. 0

EMMET – Dale Booker has resigned as Mayor of Emmet. In a letter to members of the City Council, staff and the people of Emmet, Maor Booker said. “It is with profound sadness and deep […]

Marcum presented with award at council metting

February 27, 2026 City of Prescott 0

PRESCOTT – At the Prescott City Council meeting employee Mandy Marcum was presented with the 2025 Newcomer Award. City of Prescott photo

Prescott Students Compete in Chess Tournament

February 27, 2026 Prescott School District 0

PRESCOTT – Prescott 5th grade GT students competed in a chess tournament at the Southwest Arkansas Educational Co-op this week. Congratulations to Michael Massanelli for earning a 2nd place trophy after an impressive 4–1 finish!

Community Coffee for new Prescott superintendent

February 26, 2026 Elaine Williams 0

Dr. Smith visits with the community PRESCOTT – Community Coffee was held Thursday to welcomes Dr Larry Smith new superintendent at Prescott School.