News across Hempstead County
Leadership Hope-Hempstead County class of 2026 graduation
HOPE – Congratulations to the Leadership Hope-Hempstead County Class of 2026! Thursday night was the perfect ending to a year spent learning, connecting, growing, and discovering just how many different pieces it takes to make [...]
UAHT Chancellor Tompkins talks programs with Hope Evening Lions Club
Hope Evening Lions Club: Monday night’s program was presented by Dr. Rick Tompkins, Chancellor at UAHT since February 2026. Ricky is a graduate of Hope High School (class of 1991) and is excited to be [...]
Bobcat Tennis: Gritty Bobcats-Badgers Bowl!
Pictured: Up and coming girls player Julia Bobo HOPE – The Hope Bobcat tennis team was challenged with stiff competition on Thursday, September 24th, when the Arkadelphia Badgers traveled to Hope Fair Park for a [...]
Wreck blocks I-30 Westbound Saturday
FULTON – Fulton and Guernsey Volunteer Fire Departments, Arkansas State Police and Red River Wrecker Service were on the scene Saturday. I-30 Westbound was closed till accident was cleared. There were no injuries.
Civil War Weekend at Historic Washington State Park and Prairie D’Ane Battlefield, November 6 – 7
Learn about life during the American Civil War in southwest Arkansas WASHINGTON – The Civil War was one of the most trying times in our nation’s history. As we commemorate America 250, come learn about [...]
Ozan VFD BBQ Dinner & Auction this evening
Laneburg area fire destroys house Saturday morning
LANEBURG – Laneburg Volunteer Fire Department responded to a fully engulfed house fire Saturday morning on CR 31. Nevada County Fire & Rescue and Emmet assisted.
Prescott Schools news notes
PRESCOTT – The Curley Cubs have had two recent victories with the Junior High Cubs winning 44-15 and the 7th grade Curley Cubs just won a game 20-0! Junior High has had Interim testing, and [...]
Legislative Report: The Future of Alzheimer’s Care
Research into Alzheimer’s disease and dementia has advanced significantly in recent years. We know more about reducing risk, detecting cognitive decline earlier and treating the disease than we did when Arkansas developed its previous state [...]
High fire danger in Hope-Prescott Region
Federal agents now part of Nashville investigation
NASHVILLE – On Friday, September 25, the Nashville Police Department, Arkansas State Police, and Arkansas Game and Fish assisted the 9th West Drug Task Force in executing a search warrant at 515 W. Sypert Street [...]
District 88 State Rep. Dolly Henley Visits Hope Schools for “Take Your Legislator to School”
Thank you Dr. Jonathan Crossley for inviting me to “Take Your Legislator to School”. It was a great day! I enjoyed learning about the school awards and success from the principals and superintendent. Congratulations to [...]