James Franklin Henson Jr. – Updated
James Franklin Henson Jr., age 75, of Hope, Arkansas passed away on January 22, 2026. Mr. Henson was born on April 6, 1950, in Newport, Arkansas to his parents, Frank … Read More
Applications are now open for the 50th Annual Hope Watermelon Festival – 2026!
HOPE – Applications are now open for the 50th Annual Hope Watermelon Festival – 2026! If you’re a vendor or concessionaire, don’t miss your chance to be part of this … Read More
Register for Walk Across Arkansas, free group-based exercise program
LITTLE ROCK — Beginning Feb. 23, Arkansans can register for the spring session of Walk Across Arkansas, a free, group-based exercise program that encourages participants to develop healthy habits and … Read More
Herndon-Fuqua Hosts Chamber Coffee
Herndon-Fuqua Funeral Home recently hosted the Hope-Hempstead County Chamber of Commerce Community Coffee. The coffee was held at the funeral home and a good crowd turned out for great food … Read More
Hempstead County Economic Development Corp. hosts SWARIA meeting
New SWARIA Chairman Judge Eddie Howard (left) and outgoing Chairman Lewis Diggs. Photo by Dale Gathright, Jr. HOPE – Pike County Judge Eddie Howard assumed the role of chairman of … Read More
School news roundup
Due to the weather, school has been cancelled for the full week for all the local schools. Also included has been after school events such as games (Spring Hill, Nevada), … Read More
Arval Tilman Cox
On January 24, 2026, Arval Tilman Cox, of Buckner, Arkansas (Falcon Community) passed quietly from this world to his heavenly home, surrounded by his family. To know him, was to … Read More
Farm Bureau Student Athletes of the Week
Congratulations to our weekly “Student Athletes of the Week”, Heaven Garcia and Hooks Brown, from Garrett Memorial Christian School ! Heaven (#13) is a Sophomore and a member of the … Read More
Roy Chester Hopson
Roy Chester Hopson was born on October 1, 1956, in Prescott, Arkansas. He was the 6th child born to Will Dan Hopson and Marie Charles Hopson. He united with the … Read More
Request for catering proposals – Chamber Annual Meeting & Banquet
HOPE – The Hope-Hempstead County Chamber of Commerce is seeking catering proposals for our Annual Meeting & Banquet on Monday, April 13th at Hempstead Hall. Service & Staffing Requirements: Ready … Read More
Valentine’s Day themed event planned for downtown Hope
HOPE – Hope Downtown Network (HDN) has planned an event that is directly aimed at supporting downtown retail businesses as well as restaurants and eateries. HDN is inviting ladies to … Read More
Ms. Christine Moore
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Ms. Christine Moore. Please keep her family in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Funeral arrangements are … Read More