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Community
Hope board approves rezoning requests, change orders
By Rick Kennedy, managing editor In a very workman-like fashion, the Hope City Board dealt with a variety of municipal issues on Tuesday night, which saw no single predominate theme or storyline. There was the unusual sight of Hope Police Chief J.R. Wilson, who also acts as Hope’s Assistant City Manager, sitting in place of longtime City Manager Catherine Cook. Cook was announced as out of town due to family medical concerns, and several observers…
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Razorbacks
Arkansas scores 84-72 win over Providence in NIT
By Rick Kennedy, updated Tuesday night Arkansas opened the NIT on the road Tuesday night with a strong 84-72 win over the hosting Providence Friars in Rhode Island, and will move on to a second-round matchup with Indiana on Saturday, March 23. Game time had yet to be announced late Tuesday night, but it will be broadcast nationally on ESPN or ESPN2. According to a game summary released by the UA Sports Information Dept. after…
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Politics
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Community
Chamber says general admission tickets still available
By Rick Kennedy, managing editor In a press announcement Tuesday, Chamber Director Beckie Moore released the following statement regarding general admission tickets for the April 6 Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting: Hope-Hempstead County Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting Saturday, April 6, 2019 Hempstead Hall Theater General Admission Tickets are Available http://www.hempsteadhall.com (Open Event Tab / Click on Tickets) You may purchase tickets at $21.00 per person. Deadline to purchase tickets online: April 5
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Announcements
Historic Society to meet March 26 in Washington
Contributed Content The Hempstead County Historical Society will be holding a meeting on Tuesday evening March 26, 2019 at the Presbyterian Church in Washington, Arkansas at 7 pm. Everyone is welcome. The guest speaker for the evening will be Dr. Carl Drexler, Station Archeologist from Southern Arkansas University. He will speak on the recent archeological findings at the Civil War site of Prairie D’Ane in Nevada County. When this civil war battle took place in…
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Politics
Landlord-tenant bill blocked again, but expected to return
By Benjamin Hardy for the Arkansas News Network A House committee on Monday narrowly rejected a bill intended to establish rights for Arkansas renters — even after its sponsor, Rep. Jimmy Gazaway (R-Paragould), amended the bill to address critics’ objections. It could return for another vote later this week or next week. House Bill 1410 would require that all residential rental units be structurally sound and have working locks, plumbing, electricity and heat, along with…
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Obituaries
John Morton
Mr. John Morton, age 54 of Blevins, Arkansas, passed away Tuesday March 19, 2019. Funeral Services for Mr. Morton are incomplete at this time but will be announced by BRAZZEL/Oakcrest The Funeral Home of Hope, Eddie BRAZZEL, Director. Online registry: www.brazzelfuneralhomes.com
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Obituaries
Sara Hernandez
Mrs. Sara Hernandez age 24 of Longview, Texas passed away Saturday March 16, 2019. Funeral services are incomplete at this time but will be announced by BRAZZEL/Oakcrest The Funeral Home of Hope, Eddie Brazzel Director. Online register: www.brazzelfuneralhomes.com
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Politics
Lundstrum continues effort to limit minimum wage hikes
By David Ramsey for the Arkansas News Network Rep. Robin Lundstrum (R-Elm Springs), despite opposition from Governor Hutchinson and the state Republican Party, is proceeding with her bills to undo significant portions of the state minimum wage hike approved by voters just last November. In 2018, 68 percent of Arkansas voters backed a ballot initiative to increase the state minimum wage to $9.25 in 2019, $10 in 2020, and $11 in 2021. Lundstrum’s bills create…
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Community
Prescott’s ‘Clean Up’ Day set for Wednesday
By Rick Kennedy, managing editor The Prescott/Nevada Chamber of Commerce along with Firestone, the City of Prescott, and the Great Arkansas Clean Up is preparing for its own event this Wednesday, March 20. “We are looking for volunteers to help hit the streets to get our community cleaned up. If you would like to volunteer, we will be meeting at Sterling Square from 8 am – 12 pm to hand out Trash Bags, T shirts,…
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Obituaries
Charles Edward Bishop
Mr. Charles Edward Bishop was born May 15, 1945, in Washington, Arkansas to the late Floyd Bishop and Erma Lee Walker. He was called home to be with the Lord on March 10, 2019. Charles joined First Baptist Church at an early age. He loved the Lord and read his bible daily. He attended and graduated from Lincoln High School in Washington, Arkansas in 1964. He resided in Southern California most of his life before…
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Community
Fish Fry and Auction Raises Thousands for Hope in Action
The community came out in a big way to raise money for Hope in Action at the Hope Fair Park Coliseum last Thursday. From the volunteers to those who came and opened up their wallets, the people of Hempstead County helped to raise several thousand dollars for the local organization that has done so much over the years to help those in need. The Hope Lions Club set up their fryers and cooked up their…
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Community
UAHT Holds Spring Scholarship Recognition Ceremony
UAHT welcomed students to Hempstead Hall Tuesday, March 12 for the Spring 2019 Scholarship Recognition Ceremony. Representatives for each of the scholarships were on-hand to meet and present the scholarships to the students. UAHT Chancellor Chris Thomason welcomed the students and scholarship recipients to the ceremony and thanked the donors for their generosity and their work with the UAHT Foundation to help support the students and the college. Chancellor Thomason congratulated the recipients and reminded…
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Community
Chamber’s leadership class visits state capitol
Contributed Content The Leadership Hope-Hempstead County Class toured the AR State Capitol on Thursday, March 14. The tour was arranged by State Represented Danny Watson. After the tour, the class visited the Clinton Presidential Library and enjoyed lunch at Cafe 42.
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Razorbacks
Diamond Hogs complete weekend sweep of Mizzou
Nate Allen Sports FAYETTEVILLE – The Arkansas Razorbacks couldn’t score many against Missouri but they scored enough to sweep the Tigers, 2-0, 4-3 and 3-2 Friday, Saturday and Sunday in the weekend’s first SEC series for both teams at Baum-Walker Stadium. Casey Opitz’s ninth-inning single Sunday to right scoring pinch runner Curtis Washington of West Memphis with the game-winner sealed the sweep upping Coach Dave Van Horn’s 10th-ranked Razorbacks to 16-2 overall, 3-0 in the…
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Daily Devotionals
How long will we reject wisdom?
Courtesy: Pastor Steve Ellison As Solomon was assuming the throne after David’s death, the Lord directed Solomon to make a request of Him. Solomon asked for wisdom. God was happy to grant his request. Late in his reign, Solomon wrote many wise sayings which are published in the book of Proverbs. Not all of Proverbs is attributed to Solomon but most of it is. The initial section of Proverbs begins by describing distinct differences between…
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Obituaries
Billy Cooks
Mr. Billy D. Cooks, 64, of Hope passed on Thursday, March 14 in Little Rock. Arrangements are pending with Hicks Funeral Home, Inc.
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Obituaries
Katherine Rodgers
Mrs. Katherine Rodgers, 58, of Hope passed on Thursday, March 14 in Little Rock. Arrangements are pending with Hicks Funeral Home, Inc.
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Razorbacks
Diamond Hogs outlast Missouri in weekend SEC games
Nate Allen Sports FAYETTEVILLE – Four Arkansas arms and left fielder Christian Franklin’s bat and glove edged the Missouri Tigers and Mizzou ace lefty TJ Sikkema, 4-3 Saturday afternoon setting Arkansas up for trying to complete a 3-game sweep at 1:30 pm. of the season-opening SEC series at Baum-Walker Stadium. Coach Dave Van Horn’s nationally No. 10 Razorbacks, 16-2, 2-0 in the SEC West, won 2-0 Friday night with Isaiah Campbell throwing a 2-hit shutout…
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Obituaries
Clarence Edward Wesson
Mr. Clarence Edward Wesson was born February 10, 1958. He received his formal education in the Childress School in Nashville, Arkansas, and was a member of the graduating class of 1977 at Nashville High School. Clarence was well known for his landscaping services. The were over 100 locations that he regularly tended to in Howard and Pike Counties. Clarence was known to be a person with a great sense of humor and a loving heart.…
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Announcements
Jury Duty Cancelled
According to Hempstead County Circuit Clerk Gail Wolfenbarger, jury duty for Hempstead County for the dates March 18-22 is cancelled. Those with jury duty should be notified of change of dates if applicable. If you have questions, you can contact the Circuit Clerk’s office at 870-777-2384.
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Community
Two Injured in N. Hervey Crash
Both drivers were injured Friday morning in a two-vehicle crash on North Hervey near the interstate. At around 8 a.m. Friday, Alice Adams, of Hope, was traveling south across the I-30 overpass on Hervey in her Buick Verano as Rhonda Seward was approaching Hervey on the eastbound exit ramp of I-30 in her Chevrolet Silverado. According to accounts given at the scene, Seward entered Hervey from the exit ramp into the path of Adams as…
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Community
Woman Injured, Boyfriend Jailed in Shooting
A Nevada County man is in jail after he allegedly shot his girlfriend Wednesday night. According to Investigator Robert Missey, at around 9:39 p.m. Wednesday, March 13 Nevada County Deputy Bo Morris was dispatched to 2375 Highway 299 for a reported individual with a gunshot wound. Further information Deputy Morris received en route indicated April Cross was the victim. Cross was reportedly shot by her boyfriend, Mark Miller. Cross was transported by Nevada County Ambulance…
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Community
CPS, BHE teams finish second in ‘Battle of Books’
Contributed Content HOPE – Two of the three teams competing from the Hope Public Schools in grades 1-6 in the “Battle of the Books” finished in second place among teams from across southwest Arkansas. The Clinton Primary School team of Davis Johnson, Ramsey Beck, Riley Bramlett and Austin Courtney representing the fourth grade at CPS won second in its division. “They were asked questions about select books they had been reading,” Casey Schoenberger, CPS parental…
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Announcements
SWAAC announces major art exhibit starting March 25
Contributed Content The Southwest Arkansas Arts Council (SWAAC) is hosting one of the area’s largest art exhibits for almost a month beginning Monday, March 25. Located at 200 E. Division St. in Hope, the council’s Art Station will have on display artwork of students of the Arkansas Art Educators Southwest Region 5; students from 11 counties are participating. Tamara Read, chairperson of the SWAAC gallery committee, said, “We have been working for six months to…
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