Hope Prescott

Hope Firemen and Police responded to an SUV on fire Tuesday evening shortly before 5:45pm on US 278.  The vehicle apparently pulled off in the area between Wesley’s Barber Shop and Karma Korner.  There were […]

On Tuesday December 5, 2023, Sheriff James Singleton presented Deputy Matthew Dunham who serves a School Resource Officer at Spring Hill with the HCSO Deputy of the Year award for 2023. Deputy Dunham a seven-year […]

On Thursday, November 30th, 2023, the Hope Police Department held its annual awards banquet. Two of the more prestigious awards are “Officer of the Year” and “Employee of the Year”. The Hope Police Department would […]

On Thursday, November 30th, 2023, the Hope Police Department held its annual awards banquet. Two of the more prestigious awards are “Officer of the Year” and “Employee of the Year”. The Hope Police Department would […]

Congratulations to Lt. Jimmy Courtney for 25 Years of Service and 20 Years Safe Driving Award!!  Making the presentation is Police Chief Kim Tomlin.

Dr. David F. Rankin, former President of Southern Arkansas University in Magnolia and current Interim President has penned a new book with his daughter Beth Anne called “The Economics of Freedom”.  The book is subtitled […]

The town of Oakhaven will hold their annual luminary drive-through Friday (12-8) and Saturday (12-9).  Most of the homes at Oakhaven are already decorated with extensive light displays outside and even more will be lit […]

 Hempstead County has had different movie theatres over the years from the Saenger to the Rialto in downtown Hope. The Hempstead County Historical Society would like to showcase a movie that was shown in those […]

The 74th annual Hope Lions Club Christmas Auction was a big success this past weekend.  The auction, held Nov. 30th, Dec. 1st, and 2nd, raised $37,697.50.  This amount rates among the best ever for the […]

Santa and Mrs. Claus made their first “Official” visit to Hope (we believe the jolly old elf has snuck in a couple of times since Thanksgiving) Monday (12-4).  Mrs. Claus flew in early and Santa […]