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Community
Charges Reduced from Murder 2 to Manslaughter in Shooting Death of Abbigale Thacker
UPDATE 2-21-2020 5:30 p.m.: According to Sergeant Kristi Bennett with the Texarkana Arkansas Police Department, as the investigation into the Thursday shooting death of 18-year-old Abbigale Thacker continued through the day, it was decided to reduce charges against Kayden May from second degree murder to manslaughter. Sergeant Bennett said that several factors are taken into consideration when charging someone with a particular crime and after detectives conducted interviews with several individuals and consulted with the…
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Community
Presentation by International Missionaries at Calvary Baptist Church February 23, 2020
Everyone is invited to hear a presentation by international missionaries, Bryan and Dana Bullington, this Sunday morning February 23, at 10:15 a.m. at Calvary Baptist Church. Bullingtons serve in the nation of Namibia, which is in the southern part of Africa. They are currently on furlough, living in Texarkana. Calvary Baptist Church is located at 1301 West Avenue B in Hope. We look forward to the public joining us for this exciting report on the Lord’s work!
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Daily Devotionals
The Stubborn Heifer
Pastor Steve Ellison As we read through the Bible, looking for the questions which God has asked of various people throughout history, we come to the book of Hosea, which is a wonderful picture of God’s pursuing love. God’s desire to redeem us is amazing. God created us; thus, we belong to Him. We ran away from our loving master and sold ourselves to a cruel taskmaster (sin). From a human perspective, it seems…
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Obituaries
Nathaniel Richard Nelson (Tip)
Nathaniel Richard Nelson (Tip) was born June 7, 1941 in Madison, IL to the union of Charles C. Nelson and Rosie B. (Johnson) Nelson. He was the 11th child of 13 children. He leaves behind a wife, Loretta Nelson; two stepchildren, Alexis Dotson and Trevail Dotson; six step grandchildren; two sisters, Dr. Ernestine Nelson-Terry and Velma Lea (Nelson) Donald; sisters-in-law, Rosemary Allen of Lancaster, CA and Lisa Griffen of St. Louis, MO; brothers-in-law, George Moore…
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Obituaries
Kimberley Lynn Snell
Kimberley Lynn Snell was born July 15, 1972 to Linda Snell and Willie Fred Snell at Fort Leonard Wood, MO. Kimberley departed this life on Saturday, February 15, 2020 at Our Lady of the Lakes Hospital in Baton Rouge, LA, where she lived. She leaves to cherish her memories her mother, Linda Snell of Nashville, AR; father, Willie Fred Snell (Pearlie) of Nashville, AR; sons, Kahle Jamal Snell of Wichita, KS and Kornelius Jaquan Snell…
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Razorbacks
Lady Razorbacks vs Tennessee
Nate Allen FAYETTEVILLE – The Tennessee Lady Vols fabled basketball orange got shaded Amber. Or more accurately shaded by Amber Amber Ramirez’s 29 points including 5 of 14 3-pointers, but also six field goals from midrange plus 22 points and a team-leading seven rebounds by Conway’s Alexis Tolefree paced ever advancing Arkansas to an 83-75 SEC victory over the Lady Vols Thursday night before 3,023 at Walton Arena. Coach Mike Neighbors’ nationally No. 22 Razorbacks…
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Daily Devotionals
Deep Waters
Daniel Bramlett I shared Psalm 69 with a friend today. Have you ever read it? The “Save Me!” Psalm is one of my favorites. It begins with a desperate plea: “Save me, O God! For the waters have come up to my neck!” The writer goes on to explain that his feet are stuck in the mud, his throat is dry from crying for help and his eyes are growing dim from the struggle. As…
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Razorbacks
Arkansas Defeats Gonzaga
By Otis Kirk Special to the Nate Allen Sports Service FAYETTEVILLE — Arkansas rallied for two runs in the bottom of the seventh to take a 7-5 win over Gonzaga at Baum-Walker Stadium on Thursday in front of 1,650 fans on a cold, windy day. The game went back and fourth with Arkansas getting a 2-0 lead and then 5-2 lead only to have Gonzaga tie it back up. The Hogs got the separation in…
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Announcements
DON’T FORGET-The Spinning Tales of Peter Pan & Cinderella is TONIGHT!
Hempstead Hall and the Southwest Arkansas Arts Council will be bringing The Spinning Tales of Peter Pan & Cinderella to the stage TONIGHT at Hempstead Hall. The show starts at 7:00 pm. You may click the image above to purchase your tickets in advance.
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Community
DWI Arrest for Woman Who Allegedly Took and Crashed Niece’s Car
Emergency responders thought they were responding to rescue an entrapped child in a rolled over vehicle Thursday night but what they found instead was a 63-year-old woman who was allegedly intoxicated behind the wheel of a car she didn’t have permission to take. The Hope Police Department, Hope Fire Department, Hempstead County Sheriff’s Office and Pafford EMS were dispatched to the East Beech St. near the intersection of North Edgewood after a call came in…
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Community
Ice Creative Entertainment Performs Special Act for Area Students
Laughter and magic was in the air today as area students filled the theater for their chance to watch characters come to life before their eyes on a stage crafted straight out of a fairy tale at Hempstead Hall in partnership with SWAAC. The story of Cinderella was played out exquisitely by performers dressed in elaborate costumes that lit up the stage to showcase their skills; skating, singing, dancing and acting as the students gazed…
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Community
Hempstead Hall Hosts Community Coffee for TEDxUAHT & Fairy Tales on ICE
Hempstead Hall hosted a Community Coffee on Wednesday to share news with the community about their upcoming events, TEDxUAHT and Fairy Tales on I.CE. Many local citizens and city officials came out to enjoy dozens of refreshments and friendly company. Director of Hempstead Hall, Amanda Lance was grateful for the amount of people that came to the event. “We are so excited to be hosting this coffee to remind you all of our upcoming events.…
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Announcements
Spring Hill Anglers make a Splash in Bass Tourney
by Chad Morris Last weekend, our Spring Hill Bass Fishing team competed in the Trader Bill’s Lake Greeson High School Bass Fishing Tournament. These anglers slugged it out in some very tough fishing conditions. We had 3 teams in the top 10 when it was all over with. The team of Collin Morris and Blake Townsend took 10th place, the team of Ryan Whatley and Raney Foster ended up in 7th, and the team of…
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Politics
Light Agenda at Hope City Board
The Hope City Board held their second meeting for February on Tuesday, discussing a light agenda to close out the month. Consider Proposed Ordinance: Waive Bid: Tank Monitoring SystemThe City of Hope Landfill Department came before the board seeking approval for a waive bid ordinance to allow them to accept a proposal from Advanced Fluid Technologies (AFT) for the purchase and installation of a leachate tank monitoring system. Approving the ordinance would avoid potential multiple…
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Announcements
Hawthorne nominated to Hall of Fame
HOPE – Hope High School senior student Skylar Hawthorne has been nominated to the 2020 TRiO Hall of Fame from the Arkansas Association of Student Assistance Programs. Hawthorne is a concurrent credit student at the University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana, and she is a Bobcat Cross Country and Track athlete, member of the National Honor Society, and an HHS Student Council Representative. “I never really gave college a thought, to be honest,” she said. “TRiO Upward…
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Announcements
BHE Hosts Tour Hope School Board
Beryl Henry Elementary School hosted the Hope Public Schools Board for a special board session and tour of the campus on Valentine’s Day. BHE Student Leadership Council members and sponsor Sandra Rhone presented each board member with a certificate of appreciation and hosted a pre-meeting reception in the BHE library. – Ken McLemore/Hope Public Schools
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Announcements
Make the Count
Hope Public Schools Social Worker Dr. Linda Clark heads the Hope Public Schools’ Arkansas Counts initiative for the 2020 U.S. Census. Through a grant from non-profit organizations and businesses including Tyson Foods, Walmart Foundation and the Winthrop Rockefeller Foundation, the district is encouraging local residents to participate in the Census. A proper Census count in Hempstead County and Arkansas will contribute toward strengthening federal education funding for the state and the school district. The official…
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Announcements
EAST Night
Students in the Environmental and Spatial Technology (EAST) programs at Hope High School, Yerger Middle School and Hope Academy of Public Service recently unveiled their project presentations for the EASTCon20 statewide conference and competition set for March in Hot Springs. The presentations outline the year through the projects undertaken by each EAST unit which contribute to public service and community improvement. EAST Night is an opportunity for parents and the community to learn more about…
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Announcements
Download Hope Parks & Recreation 2020 Registration Form HERE (Deadline 2/21/2020)
NOTICE: Registration Deadline has been extended to Friday, February 21, 2020. Download the form below. All Forms & Fees must be turned in to Fair Park Office. 2020 HBSA Registration FormDownload
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Politics
Republican Party Committee Banquet a Success
The Hempstead County Republican Committee held its annual Lincoln Day Banquet Monday night. This year the event was held at the University Of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana inside Hempstead Hall. The event started with the invocation which was addressed by Hempstead County Judge Jerry Crane, activities were headed by HCRC member Troy Lerew, the Colors were preformed under the direction of the Boy Scouts of Troop 5 of Hope. Veterans, Police, Firefighter and First responder were recognized…
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Announcements
Garrison Nominated for 2020 Arkansas TRIO Hall of Fame
TEXARKANA, AR – February 20, 2020 Jackie Garrison, of Texarkana, Arkansas, has been nominated for the 2020 TRiO Hall of Fame at the Arkansas Association of Student Assistance Programs. Garrison is a non-traditional student at U of A Texarkana, majoring in General Education. She is currently a campus work-study, a member of Arkansas Career Pathways, Campus Crusade for Christ, and Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society. She is also a recipient of the AEP-SWEPCO Non-traditional Scholarship.…
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Politics
Boozman, Cotton & Hill Announce $5.9 Million FAA Grant for Little Rock Airport
US Senator John Boozman WASHINGTON—U.S. Senators John Boozman and Tom Cotton, along with Congressman French Hill announced the Bill and Hillary Clinton National Airport will receive a $5.9 million grant from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for taxiway reconstruction. “The Little Rock airport is a key component of our state’s transportation infrastructure. This investment will allow the airport to make necessary improvements so it can continue to meet the needs of Arkansas travelers and businesses,”…
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Announcements
George Washington Birthday Ball, Saturday February 22
PRESS RELEASE ** FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE** The Washington Vintage Dancers will be holding its annual George Washington Birthday Ball on Saturday evening February 22, 2020 at the WPA Gymnasium in Washington, Arkansas. The evening festivities will begin at 7pm and end around 9:30pm. All are invited to attend. No dance experience is required for the event. Group dances from the 18th and 19th centuries will be part of the evening. Come and enjoy fellowship with…
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Community
Downed Lines From Broken Pole has Areas of North Hope in the Dark
UPDATE 8:35 p.m. Hope Water & Light crews have power restored with a temporary fix until they can replace the broken pole. Law enforcement is attempting to locate the semi a witness observed hitting the pole. The witness told HPD that they saw it turning around at Bypass Wrecker on North Hazel when it hit the pole. The witness reportedly observed a lot of sparks coming from the pole. The driver of the semi did…
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Announcements
Registration for spring edition of Walk Across Arkansas opens March 2
University of Arkansas Extension Service By Tracy Courage, U of A System Division of Agriculture Fast facts Walk Across Arkansas is March 16 – May 10 Registration opens March 2 at uaex.edu/walk Event focuses on minutes, not mileage If your New Year’s fitness resolve has waned, you might need a new challenge to get back on track. Walk Across Arkansas can help. For eight weeks, hundreds of Arkansans form teams and log the time they spend exercising.…
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