Regional News

HOPE — Anna Lee Powell, President of the Hempstead County Economic Development Corporation released the statement below following the sudden announcement of the closing of Hope Baking Company: Hempstead County Economic Development is saddened by […]

HOPE – Hope Baking Company, Inc. is apparently closing its Hope production facility by this end of this week. In a notice apparently sent by the company to employees dated July 18th: Dear Team Members, […]

HOPE – Interested in babysitting to make money? The University of Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service is presenting a Babysitting Basics Workshop on Thursday & Friday, July 30-31 from 9:30am – 3:00pm each day at the […]

HOPE – The University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana has launched a new Certificate of Proficiency in Artificial Intelligence (AI) designed to help students and working professionals build practical skills for a rapidly changing workplace. The 12-credit-hour […]

HOPE – High school students have more opportunities than ever to get ahead before graduation, and the University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana (UAHT) makes it easier and more affordable than ever to earn college credit while […]

HOPE – On Tuesday, July 7th, 2026, the Hope Police Department reported that a deceased individual had been found on Saturday, July 4th, 2026. The Arkansas State Crime Laboratory has identified the deceased individual as […]

HOPE – Recently, we have noticed the exterior parts that have been refurbished at the former Hempstead County Courthouse, built in 1939. Fascinating to us, the old courthouse has been used as a storage building […]

LITTLE ROCK – Commissioner of State Lands Tommy Land announced the upcoming auction of tax-delinquent parcels located in Hempstead, Little River, Lafayette, and Miller Counties on July 23. The regional auction begins at 10 am […]

HOPE — Hope High School extends its sincere appreciation to the businesses, organizations, individuals, churches, and community partners who helped make Teacher Appreciation Week 2026 a tremendous success. Through the generosity and support of local […]