News – Page 30 – Hope Prescott

Hope Police assist Springhill, LA Police in arrest

January 30, 2026 Dale Gathright, Jr. 0

HOPE – Thursday (January 29, 2026), the Springhill, LA Police Department and the Hope Police Department worked together to solve a months-long investigation. Springhill Police Det. Niki Anderson, Sgt. Britney Lynd, and Chief Will Lynd […]

Cold Weather Advisory in effect overnight

January 30, 2026 National Weather Service-Shreveport 0

Applications are now open for the 50th Annual Hope Watermelon Festival – 2026!

January 30, 2026 Hope-Hempstead County Chamber of Commerce 0

HOPE – Applications are now open for the 50th Annual Hope Watermelon Festival – 2026! If you’re a vendor or concessionaire, don’t miss your chance to be part of this milestone celebration. Submit your application […]

Register for Walk Across Arkansas, free group-based exercise program

January 30, 2026 Rebekah Hall UA System Division of Agriculture 0

LITTLE ROCK — Beginning Feb. 23, Arkansans can register for the spring session of Walk Across Arkansas, a free, group-based exercise program that encourages participants to develop healthy habits and get moving. The competition is […]

Herndon-Fuqua Hosts Chamber Coffee

January 30, 2026 Hope Chamber of Commerce photo 0

Herndon-Fuqua Funeral Home recently hosted the Hope-Hempstead County Chamber of Commerce Community Coffee. The coffee was held at the funeral home and a good crowd turned out for great food and fellowship.

Hempstead County Economic Development Corp. hosts SWARIA meeting

January 29, 2026 Dale Gathright, Jr. 0

New SWARIA Chairman Judge Eddie Howard (left) and outgoing Chairman Lewis Diggs. Photo by Dale Gathright, Jr. HOPE – Pike County Judge Eddie Howard assumed the role of chairman of the Southwest Arkansas Regional Intermodal […]

School news roundup

January 29, 2026 Eric Mclaurin 0

Due to the weather, school has been cancelled for the full week for all the local schools. Also included has been after school events such as games (Spring Hill, Nevada), a Cub Scout meeting (Nevada), […]

Farm Bureau Student Athletes of the Week

January 29, 2026 Hempstead County Farm Bureau 0

Congratulations to our weekly “Student Athletes of the Week”, Heaven Garcia and Hooks Brown, from Garrett Memorial Christian School ! Heaven (#13) is a Sophomore and a member of the Lady Saint’s basketball team. She […]

Request for catering proposals – Chamber Annual Meeting & Banquet

January 29, 2026 Hope-Hempstead County Chamber of Commerce 0

HOPE – The Hope-Hempstead County Chamber of Commerce is seeking catering proposals for our Annual Meeting & Banquet on Monday, April 13th at Hempstead Hall. Service & Staffing Requirements: Ready to serve by 5:00 PM […]

Valentine’s Day themed event planned for downtown Hope

January 29, 2026 Beckie Moore, HDN 0

HOPE – Hope Downtown Network (HDN) has planned an event that is directly aimed at supporting downtown retail businesses as well as restaurants and eateries. HDN is inviting ladies to gather their girlfriends and celebrate […]

BREAKING NEWS: Roof collapses at Barry’s in Hope

January 28, 2026 Mark Keith 0

Hope’s oldest grocery store, Barry’s at 2nd and Hazel was virtually destroyed when the roof collapsed around 1pm today (Wednesday 1-28). Owner Duane Brown was fortunately outside on the phone when the collapse occurred. There […]

Be aware of freezing fog overnight

January 27, 2026 National Weather Service-Shreveport 0