Obituaries
Roy Lee Gierth, Sr.
Roy Lee Gierth, Sr, age 89, of Hope passed away Tuesday, November 11, 2025, in Texarkana. Visitation will be held Monday, November 17, 2025, starting at 1:00pm until Chapel service time at 2:00pm at the […]
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Fairest of the Fair LaJuan Thompson
Hempstead County Extension Homemaker Club member LaJuan Thompson shows off jars of her preserved fruits and vegetables that won fair ribbons Assortment of ribbons LaJuan Thompson won at the Southwest Arkansas District Fair, including 82 […]
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UA Hope-Texarkana Marks 60 Years with Diamond Jubilee Celebration
November 11, 2025 — The University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana (UAHT) commemorated six decades of educational excellence Tuesday evening with a Diamond Jubilee Celebration filled with music, memories, and tributes to the institution’s enduring legacy. The […]
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Award winning radio station managed by Hope native Ben Downs
NEW YORK, NY – Radio station WTAW in Bryan/College Station, Texas recently won a National Association of Broadcasters Marconi award. Hope native Ben Downs, is the general manager, and started his radio career at KXAR […]
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Prescott Schools Honor Veterans
PRESCOTT – Tuesday, Prescott School District honored the brave men and women who have served our country. Thank you to our wonderful participants — MC Cooper Kimmel, Color Guard for the Presentation of Colors, Tye […]
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Hope pays tribute to its Veterans Day
HOPE – Under clear skies and a crisp November breeze, the people of Hope gathered at the Hempstead County Courthouse lawn Tuesday morning to honor the men and women who served our nation. The annual […]
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Letter to the Editor
GEORGETOWN NEIGBORS STIRRED BY UNEXPECTED NOTICE November 4, 2025 Premier Holdings Broadband Co. of Hope began expanding its broadband service to the Georgetown neighborhood of Hope, located south of W. 16th St. between Georgetown Drive […]
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Hempstead County Veterans Day Service
Hundreds gathered for the annual Hempstead County Veterans Day Service at the old courthouse in Hope. Keynote speaker was Jim Hunter. A large group of students from the Hope Public Schools attended. Following the program, […]
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UAHT announces chancellor finalist presentations to community partners
HOPE – The University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana (UAHT) invites community partners, faculty, staff, students, and the public to attend finalist presentations for the position of UAHT Chancellor. Themed “Building Bridges: Strengthening UAHT’s Role as a […]
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Date change: Free course at UAHT Texarkana campus empowers families with tools for growth and connection
HOPE/TEXARKANA – The University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana (UAHT) is excited to offer a free course designed to strengthen families and introduce the power of coaching for personal and relational growth. The Strengthening Families and Introduction […]