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Politics
State Capital in Review
This week, the Education Secretary Johnny Key made a presentation to the House and Senate Education Committee about the Arkansas Ready for Learning initiative. Ready for Learning is a planning and guidance document created to serve as a game plan for district and school administrators as they begin to grapple with making decisions for the 2020-2021 school year. The Ready for Learning initiative also includes a playbook designed to address gaps as a result of…
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Announcements
Spring Hill Hires New Head Coach Isaac Whitley
The Spring Hill School District has hired a new head coach for the 2020-2021 school year. Isaac Whitley is now the head baseball coach for the boys, grades 7-12. Along with his coaching gig, he will be teaching social studies for grades 7-8. He has been on campus this summer shadowing Coach Greg Smith and is very grateful for the opportunity to work with such a fine coaching staff. “Coach Smith, he has been my…
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Announcements
STATE POLICE CID ASKED TO ASSIST HOWARD COUNTY DEPUTIES IN MURDER PROBE
JULY 10, 2020 The Arkansas State Police is searching for a murder suspect who is believed to have shot a killed a Howard County woman this morning. The state police Criminal Investigation Division is coordinating the crime scene investigation while Highway Patrol ground and air troopers are among the law enforcement officers looking for a man wanted for questioning. Howard County Sheriff’s Deputies discovered the body of Betty Renee Burgess, 50, inside a residence…
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Announcements
Launches New Enforcement Blitz Against Speeding
“Obey the Sign or Pay the Fine” July 13 – 19, 2020 The Hope Police Department today launched a tough new speed enforcement blitz for Hope, Arkansasunder the tagline: “Obey the Sign or Pay the Fine.” The intensified enforcement effort against speeding drivers underscores the severity of the problem, both locally and across the nation. “Speeding translates to death on our roadways. It greatly reduces a driver’s ability to steer safely around another vehicle, a…
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Politics
ARDOT Awarded $42.7 Million for COVID-19 Recovery
WASHINGTON—U.S. Senators John Boozman and Tom Cotton—along with Congressmen Rick Crawford, French Hill, Steve Womack and Bruce Westerman—applauded the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) for awarding $42.7 million to the Arkansas Department of Transportation in support of the state’s public transit systems. The grant—totaling $42,742,893—comes from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, which became law in March with the support of the Arkansas delegation. The funding will be used by ARDOT for state…
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Announcements
CRACK DOWN ON SPEEDERS PART OF STATEWIDE TRAFFIC SAFETY BLITZ “OBEY THE SIGN OR PAY THE FINE”
July 10, 2020 (LITTLE ROCK) – Law enforcement officers across Arkansas are set to begin a week-long concerted speed enforcement plan next week. The operation will be publicized across the state using a public message headline, “Obey the Sign or Pay the Fine”. The intensified enforcement plan involving both state and local departments will begin Monday, July 13th and continue through the following Sunday, July 19th. Additionally throughout the month of July, the Arkansas State…
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Announcements
Utility Work Requires Temporary Rolling Roadblock on Interstate 30 near Arkadelphia
CLARK COUNTY (7-10) – Utility work near Arkadelphia will require a temporary rolling roadblock on Interstate 30, according to Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) officials. Weather permitting, crews, with the support of law enforcement officers, will create a rolling roadblock for both eastbound and westbound traffic on Interstate 30 near mile marker 73 on Sunday, July 12 for approximately 10 minutes sometime between 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. This roadblock will allow utility workers to…
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Announcements
Baptist Health Provides Update on COVID-19 Screening Sites in Southwest Arkansas
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Baptist Health has updated its listing of screening sites in southwest Arkansas that evaluate people who are concerned about possible exposure to COVID-19. The Arkansas Department of Health recommends COVID-19 testing for those who think they have been exposed to COVID-19 or develop a fever, cough or shortness of breath. Available locations set up by Baptist Health as of Friday, July 10, are below: Arkadelphia: Parking lot of Baptist Health Family…
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Announcements
Wadley Regional Hospital Regarding COVID-19 Numbers
Press Release As you are likely aware the number of COVID-19 patients in Southwest Arkansas has increased significantly in the past weeks, resulting in rising hospitalizations. Like area residents, we are concerned about this trend.We want to assure our community we have been and will continue to work to ensure safe and accessible healthcare for all in need. Our hospital is open, outpatient testing and therapy are being scheduled and our emergency room continues to…
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Announcements
Hutchinson Delays Start of School Date
Ken MClemore HOPE — Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson announced Thursday a 10-day delay of the target date for a return to school in Arkansas for the 2020-2021 academic year to allow local school districts more time to prepare for classes conducted in a COVID-19 environment. “We are going to have school next year,” Gov. Hutchinson said at the outset of his daily COVID-19 briefing Thursday. “After consultation with (Arkansas Department of Education) Secretary (Johnny) Key…
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Politics
Governor Hutchinson to Provide COVID-19 Update in De Queen Today at 1:30 pm
LITTLE ROCK – Governor Asa Hutchinson will provide an update to media in De Queen this afternoon regarding Arkansas’s COVID-19 response. WHAT: Governor Hutchinson to Provide COVID-19 Update in De Queen WHEN: 1:30 p.m. | Friday, July 10, 2020 WHERE: Weyerhaeuser Room …
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Razorbacks
Hunter Yurachek Lunch And Learn
Nate Allen FAYETTEVILLE – The Ivy League’s decision to cancel all men’s and women’s fall semester athletics for 2020 won’t either way affect whether the University of Arkansas, and the Southeastern Conference play sports this fall, Arkansas Athletic Director Hunter Yurachek predicted. Yurachek and 1980 UA graduate and former Lady Razorback track sprinter Linda Bedford-Jackson were on the UA Alumni’s Lunch and Learn session Thursday on Zoom. Yurachek was asked about the Ivy League already…
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Announcements
AMBER ALERT FOR SAMUEL PARDON & GENESIS PARDON
UPDATE FRIDAY, JULY 10 9:33 AMThe Missouri State Highway Patrol has inactivated the following Arkansas AMBER Alert. The Missouri State Highway Patrol has requested activation of a Arkansas AMBER Alert. Point of contact for additional information is Lt. Chris Harris who can be contacted by calling (417) 223-4318. Samuel Pardon Age and/or DOB:Missing Time: 08:52 amMissing from City: Southwest CitySex: UnknownRace: UnknownHeight: UnknownWeight: UnknownHair: UnknownEyes: UnknownComplexion is described as: UnknownCircumstancesThe suspect is a non-custodial parent that assaulted the…
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Announcements
HPD Incident Log Warrants/Accidents June 29-July 8
All Information Provided By The Hope Police Department WARRANTS SERVED: 6.29.20Andy Fulton II, 25, of Hope, AR Failure to ComplyJeremy Modisett, 30, of Hope, AR Failure to Appear 6.30.20Nicholas Maxwell, 21, of Hope, AR Failure to AppearPhillip Williams, 30, of Hope, AR Failure to AppearPanda Wieweck, 56, of Columbus, AR Failure to Appear 7.1.20Nathan Curtis, 35, of England, AR Failure to Appear 7.2.20Steven Tucker, 44, of Hope, AR Failure to AppearJazzma Waters, 30, of Hope, AR Failure to…
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Announcements
HPD Arrests June 29 – July 8
All Information Is Provided By The Hope Police Department On June 29, 2020, at approximately 11:10pm, officers of the Hope Police Department arrested Derrell A. Wyrick, 28, of Hope, Arkansas and charged him with aggravated assault on a family member. The arrest occurred in the 1400 block of West Avenue D, in Hope. Wyrick was transported to the Hempstead County Detention Facility and held for a first appearance. On July 1, 2020, at approximately…
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Announcements
Governor Hutchinson Announces Arkansas Schools Will Now Begin At A Later Date
Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson announced today that schools in Arkansas will not begin classes for the 2020-2021 school year on the originally intended date, August 13, 2020. Instead the date has been moved forward to the week of August 24, 2020 but no later than August 26, 2020. Stating that the reason moving forward 10-14 days is to give school districts more time to make the necessary adjustments; making sure campuses are ready and teachers…
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Community
LIVE NOW! Imagine Your Story with the Hempstead County Library
Imagine your story day 5! “The Three Billy Goats Gruff” written by PAul Galdone Imagine Your Story. “ The Three Billy Goats Gruff” by Paul GaldonePosted by Hempstead County Library on Thursday, July 9, 2020 Check back at 11:00 am each Tuesday and Thursday for story time and crafts with the Hempstead County Library!
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Announcements
The Picket Fence Now Offering Lunch
The Picket Fence in downtown Hope has expanded their small business, adding a sandwich shop to the list of great services they already offer. They have opened the store front with limited shopping area -while Covid-19 is still an issue, for the gift items they carry inside. Lunch will be available Monday-Friday 11 am-1 pm. What’s on the menu? Tasty sandwiches, salads, quesadillas, wraps, all with your choice of a side and a specific keto…
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Obituaries
Dana Suzanne Hawley Otwell
Dana Suzanne Hawley Otwell, 50, of Prescott, Arkansas passed away Monday, July 6, 2020 in Hope, Arkansas. Born January 22, 1970 to Debi Smith of Hope Arkansas. She was raised by Jay and Pauline Hawley of Hope Arkansas where she attended Spring Hill School and graduated with the Class of 1988. Soon after graduation she married Larry Otwell and they had their children Zackary Tye, Zayne Dylan and Zoie Elizabeth. Her children were her world.…
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Obituaries
Maybell Hamilton
On July 5, 2020, God whispered into the ear of Sis. Maybell Hamilton, come my child, you’ve labored long and hard, take your rest. She was born to the late Estella Sims and Artis West. Sis. Hamilton united with the Union Hill Baptist Church at an early age. After moving to California, she united with the Baptist Church, there after retiring. She moved back home to care for her mother, she then reunited with the…
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Daily Devotionals
A Clean Heart
Daniel Bramlett Since the beginning of the year our Church has been walking through one of the last stories in the Old Testament. It’s the story of the Jewish exiles coming home from Babylon. It’s found in the books of Ezra, Nehemiah, Haggai and Zechariah. There has been a tremendous amount of joy for us appear as we walked this road with the Israelites. We’ve learned much and applied more. Let me sum it up…
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Politics
Governor Hutchinson To Provide COVID-19 Update Tomorrow At 2:30 pm
LITTLE ROCK – Governor Asa Hutchinson will provide an update to media tomorrow afternoon regarding Arkansas’s COVID-19 response. WHAT: Governor Hutchinson to Provide COVID-19 Update to Media WHEN: 2:30 p.m. | Thursday, July 9, 2020 WHERE: Governor’s Conference Room State Capitol …
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Obituaries
Ann Johnson (Watkins)
Many people find the thought of their own death very frightening. As a result, the majority of people try to avoid thinking about the possibility of their death. Every person must eventually die. To avoid ever thinking about death is to avoid facing an event that ultimately must face to happen. Ann Johnson did not fear death, she embraced the thought of going to heaven to be with GOD and Jesus Christ. She was a…
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Politics
Governor Hutchinson to Provide Media Availability with U.S. Attorney General William Barr, Senator Tom Cotton, Congressman French Hill
LITTLE ROCK – Governor Asa Hutchinson will provide a media availability at 1:30 p.m. after a luncheon with U.S. Attorney General William Barr, Senator Tom Cotton, and Congressman French Hill. WHAT: Media Availability with United States Attorney General William Barr, Senator Tom Cotton, and Congressman French Hill…
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Announcements
City of Hope Encouraging Masks; Supporting Businesses that Require Them
The Hope City Board passed an ordinance regarding the use of face masks at their regular monthly board meeting on Tuesday. This ordinance will allow local law enforcement and other city officials to enforce the use of face coverings upon a business premises in accordance with public health guidelines and assist in enforcement through education of individuals who decline to comply with the face covering requirement of any local business that the individual must abide…
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