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Community
2019 Health Expo: Fun and Educational
This year’s Children’s Health Expo was held on August 24th at Hempstead Hall, hosted by the Hempstead County Wellness Alliance. There were many fun and educational activities for both children and their parents to participate. Things like: a smoothie bike, Germ City-Handwashing Stimulation, an ambulance tour, petting an alligator, an obstacle course, and Yoga. LifeShare Blood Mobile was also present hosting a blood drive taking donations. Sylvia Brown, Central AR Development Council, talked with us…
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Sports
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Community
Express Tire & Wheel Ribbon Cutting
Express Tire & Wheel held their ribbon cutting event this morning, and they will be celebrating their grand opening today until 1 o’clock. Rita Qualls, owner, and Terri Nichole, co-owner, told us that they brought in a large amount of extra wheels for the event today and they also have hotdogs, hamburgers, drinks, a giveaway, and a bounce house. Qualls says that she hopes that the newly “women-owned” tire shop will support the mentality that…
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Community
Hope Watermelons on the Razorback Field
When Hope native, David Johnson, would run the Arkansas Razorback practice field, all he could think about was Hope Watermelons. Johnson said that every time he would run back to the huddle, he would tell his teammates Scott Bull (Quarterback), Jerry Eckwood and Ike Forte (Running Backs), “It’s so hot out here! I would give ANYTHING for an ice cold Hope Watermelon right now!” Johnson, an Arkansas Razorback Full Back from 1974-1976, thought long and…
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Politics
Census and Light Duty Discussed at Hope City Board
On August 20, 2019, the Hope City Board had a relatively light agenda. At the immediate start of the meeting, the City Board went into closed, executive session for the purpose of discussing the upcoming performance review of long-time city manager Catherine Cook. Cook’s city manager contract is up for an extension this Summer and the City Board will perform a performance evaluation. On the horizon for next year is the 2020 Federal Census. The…
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Business
SWARK Today Welcomes Dillan Kelsey to the Team
SWARK Today is introducing a new team member, Dillan Kelsey. Kelsey will be in charge of reporting, taking photos, and graphic designs. He is a graduate of Spring Hill High School and is currently enrolled at UAHT. Kelsey began his own photography business, DK Photography, in 2017. He has over five years of experience in graphic design and photography including designing the yearbook cover and the interior yearbook theme for the 2016-2017 Spring Hill High…
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Obituaries
John R. “Dickie” Carlton
Mr. John R. “Dickie” Carlton, age 76 of Bodcaw, Arkansas, passed away Thursday August 22, 2019, in Texarkana, Texas. Dickie was born June 1, 1943 in Bodcaw, Arkansas to John Henry and Pearl Clements Carlton. He was a retired truck driver and a member of Bodcaw #1 Baptist Church. Mr. Carlton was very devoted to his family and his church. He is preceded in death by his parents, a daughter Shannon Flowers, three sisters, Brenda…
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Announcements
HPS Selected for Winrock Program
HPS selected for Winrock program HOPE – The Hope Public Schools is among four public education districts in Arkansas chosen to participate in the “Beyond Civility” program of the prestigious Winthrop Rockefeller Institute of the University of Arkansas System. HPS Superintendent Dr. Bobby Hart said the selection is a unique opportunity for the Hope district. “It is a tremendous honor for our district to be selected as a participant in the second cohort of this…
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Announcements
Foster Home Group Presents Alton Carter
Foster home group presents Alton Carter HOPE – Students in the Hope Public Schools grades five through 12 have been invited to hear youth minister and motivational speaker Alton Carter recount his experiences in foster care which led to the publication of “The Boy Who Carrie Bricks” in an Aug. 29 program at Hempstead Hall. Sponsored through The Call of Hempstead County, Carter tells the story of abandonment by his father and neglect by his…
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Announcements
Extension Service Offers Master Gardener Training
EXTENSION SERVICE OFFERS MASTER GARDENER TRAINING Are you interested in joining the Master Gardeners? Here’s your chance to get your training! The 2019 Zoom Master Gardener Training Sessions will be on Wednesdays, beginning October 9 and ending Wednesday, November 6 from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Classes will be held at the following locations: Oct. 9, Wednesday – Southwest Arkansas Research and Extension Center, 362 Hwy 174 N., Hope, AR and Oct 16, 23, 30,…
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Community
Prescott High School EAST Students Plan for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Prescott High School EAST students are already planning for Breast Cancer Awareness month as they work on designing a 2019 Pink Out shirt.
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Community
Pep Rallies with a Purpose for Prescott Curley Wolves
Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield Kickoff Classic Pep Rallies with a Purpose for the Prescott Curley Wolves to celebrate a successful meal packing. Arkansas Blue Cross Blue Shield donated $1500 to the Prescott Athletic-Football Program.
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Community
Prescott Curley Wolves Give Back to Community
Prescott Curley Wolves Sr high football team, band and cheer packed more than 25,000 meals to be given to local food pantries during the Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield Kickoff Classic Pep Rallies with a Purpose on Monday. Event staff complimented the exemplary behavior of our students and the respect shown to visitors. Students enjoyed a meal followed by a quick community pep rally to celebrate their meal packing success. Prescott High School Principal…
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Community
Banner Hope Center hosts Community Coffee
This week’s Chamber of Commerce Community Coffee was hosted by Banner Hope Center. Founded in 2018, Banner Hope is a faith-based program for juveniles suffering from drug addiction in Hempstead and Nevada Counties. Under the leadership of Director Eric Turner, Daniel Bramlett, Rusty Beck, Val Knight and Steven Mullins, the center has quickly grown from only 1 summer camp in July 2018, to an after school program in August and 2 summer camps in…
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Community
August’s ThursDAY Slip Away in Downtown Hope
Last night Historic Downtown Hope hosted another Thursday Slip Away themed “Art Walk”. The Farmers’ Market was located in The Hub. Jason Boyles offered okra, squash, and fig trees and Fern Dixon had Aunt Fern’s Fried Pies for sale. Elm Street Marketplace hosted Paige Meredith Ray whose paintings and graphic design projects were colorful and encouraging. Mrs. Peggy Williams at LaGrone Williams Hardware Store popped fresh popcorn for guests stopping by during the Art Walk,…
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Daily Devotionals
A Vision of Hope
By Daniel Bramlett Will you join me in praying for the neighborhoods in our towns that are wracked with drugs and addiction? For over two years now a team of men from our Church have been asking God to make inroads into the drug lifestyle that is so prevalent in Southwest AR. We have seen answers to those prayers on an individual basis and through the ministry we started called Banner Hope Center. But we…
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Announcements
Ouachita’s Ben Utter Among 22 Faculty Nationwide to attend NetVUE Seminar on Vocation
For immediate release Ouachita’s Ben Utter among 22 faculty nationwide to attend NetVUE seminar on vocation By Rachel Moreno August 21, 2019 For more information, contact OBU’s news bureau at newsbureau@obu.edu or (870) 245-5206 ARKADELPHIA, Ark.—Ouachita Baptist University’s Dr. Ben Utter, assistant professor of English, represented Ouachita faculty at the Network for Vocation in Undergraduate Education’s (NetVUE) “Teaching Vocational Exploration” seminar held this summer in Chicago. Utter was one of 22 faculty members from around the country…
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Announcements
UAHT Student Receives Dr. Pepper Scholarship
HOPE, AR – August 21, 2019 Joaquin Valadez, of Hope, Arkansas, is the proud recipient of a $1,000 scholarship from the Dr. Pepper/Sales Tuition Award Promotion. The scholarship is to be used for postsecondary educational expenses from an accredited two or four-year college, technical school, or vocational school in the United States. Joaquin is majoring in nursing at UAHT.
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Community
Bobcat Clinic Vision Realized
HOPE – A first for the Hope Public School District and southwest Arkansas was celebrated by more than 100 local residents, state and local educators, and HPSD students here Tuesday with the ribbon cutting and opening of the Bobcat Clinic on the Hope High School campus. The medical and behavioral health services clinic is the first of its kind in southwest Arkansas and the realization of a two-year effort by the HPSD and the greater…
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Community
Ouachita’s Patterson Summer Research Program Sees Record Student Participation, Recognition
Ouachita’s Patterson Summer Research Program sees record student participation, recognition By Rachel Moreno August 20, 2019 For more information, contact OBU’s news bureau at newsubreau@obu.edu or (870) 245-5206 ARKADELPHIA, Ark.—Ouachita Baptist University’s J.D. Patterson School of Natural Sciences had a record number of 28 students conducting faculty-advised research during summer break through its Patterson Summer Research Program. Twenty-five of these summer researchers also attended the Central Arkansas Undergraduate Symposium, held July 24 at University of Arkansas…
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Community
District to Explore Solar Power Connection
District to explore solar power connection HOPE – The Hope Public Schools Board agreed by consensus Monday night to authorize Superintendent Dr. Bobby Hart to explore the issuance of a Request for Proposals to determine whether the HPSD will go solar. The non-binding authorization was the result of a presentation to the board by former Arkansas Lieutenant Governor Bill Halter, now CEO of Scenic Hill Solar, a provider of solar power electrical utility alternatives…
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Community
From GED to College Student
From GED to College Student HOPE, AR – August 20, 2019 In fall of 2018, Estefani Leyva, of Hope, Arkansas, arrived on the University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana (UAHT) campus to explore the possibility of attaining her General Education Development Certificate (GED) with plans of becoming a pre-k teacher. “I made the bad decision of dropping out of high school my senior year,” said Leyva. “Shortly after that, I gave birth to my son, Ethan, and…
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Obituaries
Billy Wayne Rash
Mr. Billy Wayne Rash, age 65 of Prescott, Arkansas passed away, Monday, August 19, 2019 in Hot Springs, Arkansas. He was born in Prescott, Arkansas on September 11, 1953 to Willie and Bessie Ammons Rash. Billy was a member of the Central Baptist Church in Prescott and a retired Millwright for the Potlatch Corporation. Mr. Rash enjoyed hunting, fishing and loved to tinker on just about anything he could. He is preceded in death by…
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Announcements
Registration Dates Set for County Fair Arts, Crafts and Photography
Hempstead County Fair registration for Arts, Crafts and Photography ends Sunday Aug. 25th. If you need help with entries. please come by the Extension Office at 400 S. Washington, 1st floor of Courthouse. We will gladly help you with your online entries. We are open Monday through Friday, 8:00 am until 4:30 pm. Friday, August 23rd is the last day we can help you. Please come by!
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Announcements
Historical Society Meeting Set for August 27
The Hempstead County Historical Society will be holding a meeting on Tuesday evening August 27, 2019 at the Presbyterian Church in Washington, Arkansas at 7pm. Everyone is welcome. The guest speaker for the evening will be Dr. Lisa Speer, University Archivist at Ouachita Baptist University in Arkadelphia, Arkansas. Speer will talk about some of the amazing resources located at the OBU Archives ranging from the papers of former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee to various church…
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