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Watermelon Weigh-Off

August 10, 2019 Admin101 Comments Off

HOPE- Due to weather this year the Hope Watermelon crops struggled, but still supplied large watermelons for this years watermelon weigh-off. Three watermelons were entered in this year’s competition. Mr. Don Worthy was the auctioneer […]

Rusty Wheels Engine and Tractor Show at Watermelon Festival

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HOPE- With all engines cranked and running Rusty Wheels Museum and Engine Club took part in the 43rd Annual Hope Watermelon Festival. The bells, whistles, and horns could be herd throughout the park, drawing festival […]

Hope Piranhas Swim Exhibition

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HOPE-The Hope Piranhas Swim Team held a swim exhibition at the 43rd Annual Hope Watermelon Festival on Saturday, August 10. The event took place at the Fair Park Pool, where the team has their practices. […]

Watermelon Festival Seed Spiting Contest

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HOPE- Dave Phillips headed the seed spitting contest at the 43rd Annual Hope Watermelon Festival. Although it was hot, contestants tried their best to spit the watermelon seeds from one end of Farmers Bank and […]

2019 Watermelon Eating Contest

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The watermelon eating contest took place during the 43rd Annual Hope Watermelon Festival on Saturday, August 10. The contest takes place each year on the Bancorp South Stage. Dave Phillips manned the competition with help […]

2019 Politically Correct Watermelon Eating Contest

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HOPE- Elected officials from the federal, state, and local governments competed in the politically correct watermelon eating contest. The contest took place on the Bancorp South Stage at the 43rd Annual Hope Watermelon Festival. The […]

Watermelon Festival 5k and Melon Mile

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The Watermelon Festival 5K Run at the 43rd Annual Hope Watermelon Festival was off to a fast start Saturday morning, August 10. The Watermelon 5K has been established since 1978, and has been part of […]

Civitan Car Show

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Join the Hope Civitan Club at the 43rd Annual Hope Watermelon Festival. They will be hosting their annual car show until 2:00pm on Saturday, August 10.

Meet and Greet with Special Guests

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HOPE- A meet and greet with Elmo, Mickey Mouse, and Marshall from Paw Patrol was held on the Bancorp South Stage. Chamber Director, Beckie Moore brought the special guests to meet with the kids. They […]

Penalties increased for illegally passing school bus

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LITTLE ROCK – Back to school in Arkansas means that more than 6,000 buses will transport 350,000 students to and from school. It also means that motorists need to remember that it is against the […]

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Livestock report

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FEEDER CATTLESTEERS – Medium and Large 1 (Per Cwt / Actual Wt)HeadWt RangeAvg WtPrice RangeAvg Price8305-340326180.00-193.00185.97 8350-395373165.00-180.00170.55 6405-445428155.00-165.00157.39 7450-480465145.00-160.00149.81 9500-540517137.00-145.00142.41 8555-585571133.00-140.00135.60 11600-645617130.00-140.00135.18 8650-695671130.00-136.00133.90 7700-745731126.00-135.00130.30 1820820125.00125.00 STEERS – Medium and Large 2 (Per Cwt / Actual […]

Lions Club Watermelon Festival Fish Fry

August 9, 2019 Admin101 Comments Off

The Hope Lions Club had a great turn out at their annual Watermelon Festival Fish Fry on Friday, August 9 at the Fair Park community center. Lions club members fried the fish and served guests […]