Daniel Shelman Named Superintendent of White Oak Lake State Park
White Oak Lake State Park recently hired a new superintendent. Daniel Shelman is no stranger to southwest Arkansas as he spent several years at Historic Washington State Park. Mr. Paul…
Galentine’s Day
The Hope/Hempstead County Chamber of Commerce held “Galentine’s Day” on Saturday. The promotion was aimed at ladies as stores throughout Hope were open with very special promotions. Here are pictures…
COVID-19 Update
As of Monday, Arkansas has had 307,373 cumulative cases of COVID-19. There have been 286,917 recoveries and 5,106 deaths. There were 15,320 active cases. Hempstead County has had 1,724 cumulative…
Bodcaw Rural Water System Boil Order Lifted
BODCAW RURAL WATER SYSTEM HEMPSTEAD A PRECAUTIONARY BOIL ORDER LIFT LIFT DATE: FEBRUARY 4, 2021 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT DAVID SOHMER ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SPECIALIST ENGINEERING SECTION, (501) 661-2623 NEWS ARTICLE…
Hempstead County Sets President’s Day Closings
The Hempstead County Courthouse, Road, and Waste Department will be closed Monday, February 15, 2021 for President’s Day. Will resume regular working hours Tuesday, February 16, 2021. Hempstead County, trash…
North Elm Street Railroad Crossing Set For Repairs
On Tuesday, February 16th and Wednesday, February 17th, Union Pacific Railway repair crews will be closing the North Elm Street Railroad Crossing for repairs. Please advise your staff and make…
City of Hope Sets President’s Day Schedule
The City Of Hope will be closed February 15th, 2021 for President’s Day. Monday’s trash will be picked up on Tuesday the 16th. Tuesday’s trash will be picked up on…
UA Hope-Texarkana Mourns the Loss of Founding Director
Mr. J.W. Rowe, the founding director of the college, has passed away at 94. Rowe served as the Director of Red River Vo-Tech (now UAHT) from 1965 until 1987. After…
FUMC operating “library” boxes
PRESCOTT – Area residents may be noticing something different in a couple of locations in Prescott, primarily 301 Hale Ave. and at W. 3rd and Olive. What they’re seeing is…
Ribbon tying for Malone Child Safety Center Feb. 17
PRESCOTT – The Prescott-Nevada County is going to hold a Ribbon Tying Ceremony for The Percy and Donna Malone Child Safety Center. Much like a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony this event…
