Megan Flowers was the Jr Watermelon Idol Winner , she is a 7th grade student at Garrett Memorial Christian School in Hope. Hometown favorite Carl Jackson was the Watermelon Idol winner. He’s ...

The Scouts from Troop 5 worked very hard at the Watermelon Festival parking the motorists who came into Jones Street. As you ...

The Hope Lions Club held their annual fish and chicken dinner Friday (8-8) at the 49th annual Hope Watermelon Festival. As ...

PRESCOTT – A back to school party was held in Prescott Saturday (9-9). It was hosted by the Mental Health Association. They ...

HOPE – Wrestling was a big hit at the early Hope Watermelon Festivals and that excitement returned Friday (8-8) to the ...

Gene Jaggers, age 64, of Hope, Arkansas passed away August 8, 2025, in Hope. Services are pending.

Patty Sue Turner, age 89, of Hope, Arkansas passed away on August 8, 2025, in Texarkana, Texas. Visitation will be held 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 10, 2025, at Bethany Baptist Church in Spring ...

On the morning of Friday August 8, 2025, the individual pictured apparently entered into a vehicle and stole a purse, in the ...

Helen R. Johnson, age 78, of Mineral Springs, Arkansas, transitioned to her heavenly home on Wednesday, August 6, 2025, at her residence with loving family by her side. May she rest in peace. Service ...

The return of the dog show was a popular feature at the 49th annual Hope Watermelon Festival’s first night.

One of the highlights of the 49th annual Watermelon Festival’s first day was the Kiwanis Pulled Pork dinner. The club changed ...

HOPE – Hope Public Schools is proud to announce that we are now accepting nominations for our Teacher Hall of Fame—a distinguished honor recognizing retired educators who have made a lasting and ...