Washington City Council meets
WASHINGTON – The Washington City Council met on October 21st. The meeting started late, due to lack of a quorum. Last meeting’s minutes were approved. There was a passed motion … Read More
Making a major impact on Main Street
HOPE – Hope Downtown Network (HDN), a nonprofit organization dedicated to downtown business revitalization and historic preservation, publicly acknowledges a major gift from Steve and Celia Montgomery to support HDN’s … Read More
Hope Kiwanis Gets Update on New Aquatic Center
The Hope Kiwanis Club heard a program Tuesday (10-21) from two of their own. The club heard from Assistant City Manager Daniel Shelman and Mayor Don Still about the new … Read More
First United Methodist Church-Prescott Community Coffee
Prescott Nevada County Chamber of Commerce: It was a beautiful morning for the Community Coffee hosted by the First United Methodist Church! We had a wonderful turnout and truly appreciate … Read More
Hands On” Candle Making Workshop
WASHINGTON – Join us at Historic Washington State Park’s Candle Shop on Saturday, October 25 from 10am – 2pm and be part of a hands-on experience making candles and learning … Read More
Historic Washington State Park opens new exhibit exploring ‘Free Persons of Color’
WASHINGTON – Historic Washington State Park will open a new exhibit entitled “An Uneasy Freedom: ‘Free Persons of Color’ in Hempstead County” on Saturday, Oct. 25, at the park’s 1874 … Read More
UA Hope-Texarkana Academic All-Star recognized at state conferenc
Pictured left to right: Dr. Collin Callaway, Executive Director of Arkansas Community Colleges and Aubrey Ferguson HOPE – The 2025 University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana Academic All-Star, Aubrey Ferguson, was recently … Read More
Two arrested in connection with Gentry Chevrolet fire in De Queen
DE QUEEN – On the morning of September 3, 2025, officers with the De Queen Police Department responded to a fire at Gentry Chevrolet in De Queen. Firefighters from the … Read More
Historic Washington State Park to host Shakespeare matinee and evening performance
Touring company from Texas to perform famous historic tragedy of “Julius Caesar” WASHINGTON – Historic Washington State Park will host an evening performance by the Texas Shakespeare Festival of Kilgore … Read More
Laughter, Music, and Mission: Hee Haw Jamboree Lights Up Hope First Assembly
Hope, Arkansas — The spirit of community and country comedy was alive and well Friday evening as Hope First Assembly of God hosted its annual Hee Haw Dinner & Show, … Read More
Henry C. Yerger Museum Hosts Inspiring 2nd Annual Banquet at UAHT
October 18, 2025 The Henry C. Yerger Museum held its 2nd Annual Banquet at Hempstead Hall on the University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana (UAHT) campus, celebrating legacy, leadership, and community spirit. … Read More
Former Hope Mayor Floyd Young, Jr. Passes
Editor’s Note…long-time Hope resident and former Mayor Floyd Young, Jr. passed away on October 17th. His family graciously shared this statement for publication. Floyd Young Jr., of Hope , AR … Read More