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The Midway Cemetery Perpetual Care Association will have their annual meeting Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 7:00 P.M at Midway Methodist Church.   All members and those interested in the Cemetery are invited to attend. Midway is located 5 miles West of […]

Hempstead County Judge Jerry Crane has issued a burn ban effective immediately due to the windy, dry conditions.  There is to be no outside burning until the burn ban is lifeted.

On March 22, 2026, at approximately 11:17 a.m., deputies with the Hempstead County Sheriff’s Office responded to a reported animal attack at a residence located on Northwest North Street in Washington, Arkansas. Upon arrival, deputies […]

The 58th annual Jonquil Festival at Historic Washington State Park drew great crowds as the annual spring celebration enjoyed possibly the best weather ever.  High temperatures were in the mid 80’s Friday and the upper […]

Multiple Fire Departments responded to a fire at a home on state highway 32 between Hope and Bodcaw Sunday (3-22) evening.  In addition to the fire, there was at least one arrest at the scene.

This afternoon Chief John Pettit and Jason Oller were involved in an accident on I-30 20mm Westbound. A tire on front divers side blew out and forced FVFD pumper into a 18-wheeler. No one was […]

Sunday (3-22) morning, the Fulton Volunteer Fire Department along with Guernsey VFD, and Hope FD were called to I-30 Eastbound Weigh Station for tires on fire on a tanker. Fire was extinguished using foam and […]

The Hope Kiwanis Club was pleased to welcome new UAHT Chancellor Dr. Ricky Tompkins on Tuesday (3-17).

Our congratulations and best wishes go to Marjorie Langston-Thomas of Columbus who will turn 100 on Wednesday (3-25).