Blue Jays and Hornets Head to State
Both Nevada and Blevins basketball teams are competing this week on the state level in Lafayette County High School in Stamps. The Blue Jays boys team and the Lady Hornets … Read More
Hope Police felony arrest
HOPE – On Tuesday, February 24th, 2026, at 9:57am, officers with the Hope Police Department arrested Shamika Armstrong, 36 of Hope, AR in the 300 block of South Washington Street. … Read More
UAHT sees Spring enrollment increase
HOPE – The University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana (UAHT) has welcomed 1,311 students for the Spring 2026 semester, marking continued enrollment growth for the institution. This spring’s enrollment represents a 7.1% … Read More
Farm Bureau Student Athletes of the Week
HOPE – Hempstead County Farm Bureau: Congratulations to last week’s “Student Athletes of the Week”, Preslee Peck and Kason Flowers from Garrett Memorial Christian School! Preslee (#30) is an 8th … Read More
Jerry Dillard
Mr. Jerry Dillard, age 89 of Bodcaw, Arkansas, passed away Saturday February 28, 2026, at his home. Private family graveside service will be 2:00pm on Tuesday March 3, 2026, at … Read More
Abraham Brito
Abraham Brito, age 26 of Hope, AR passed away on February 27, 2026, surrounded by his family. Abraham known to many as “Abe” was born on February 16, 2000, in … Read More
William Otis Hamilton – Updated
William Otis Hamilton of Emmet AR passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by family after short battle with cancer. Born May 8th, 1941, he was a wonderful husband, father, … Read More
Reed Webb of Columbus Arkansas Auctioneers Association State Bid Calling Champion
HOT SPRINGS – Congratulations to the 2026 Arkansas Auctioneers Association State Bid Calling Winners! The Champion is Reed Webb of Columbus, pictured in the middle. 2nd Place: Nick Stover, and … Read More
Legislative Update
Arkansas is moving forward with a major investment in rural healthcare through the Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP). In December, the state was awarded $208,779,396 for Fiscal Year 2026 as … Read More
Latest Blevins school notes
BLEVINS – Blevins gave thanks to everyone who helped make the District Tournament a success. Although only the girls became District champions both will played last night against Lafayette County … Read More
Hempstead County Quorum Court Holds February Meeting
Hope, Ark. – The Hempstead County Quorum Court convened for its regular monthly meeting on Thursday evening, February 26th, with County Judge Crane calling the session to order. Justice Jesse … Read More