Magic at Library
Magic Mr. Nick visited the Summer Reading Program at the Hempstead County Library this week and amazed the youngsters.
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Will Magic Mr. Nick get out of this mess? It was part of the fun at the Hempstead County Library Summer Reading Program.
View ArticleMore with Magic Mr. Nick
What happened at the Summer Reading Program while Magic Mr. Nick's assistant had a problem with wimpy wands?
View ArticleDunk-a-Cop
It was part of the fun at the "America's Night Out Against Crime" hosted by Hope and Hempstead County law enforcement and emergency services agencies Tuesday.
View ArticleSingleton Fifth Melon Win
Hempstead County Sheriff James Singleton captured his fifth Hope Watermelon Festival Poltically Correct Watermelon Eating Contest win here Saturday.
View ArticleState Rep. buys a melon
State Representative Brent Talley, D-McCaskill, buys the first watermelon auctioned at the 2015 Hope Watermelon Festival.
View ArticleAEDC director offers insights
Arkansas Economic Development Commission Executive Director Mike Preston offered insights at the annual Hempstead County Economic Development Corp. luncheon.
View ArticleLearning to avoid smoking
One of the more popular stops at the recent Hempstead County Health Expo was the exhibit about the dangers of smoking.
View ArticleHow much air do you have?
Try blowing up one of these punch balloons and see how much air it takes. Part of the interesting exhibits at the recent 20th annual Health Expo.
View ArticleBefore the spotlight
Getting a livestock exhibit prepared for the show ring at the Hempstead County Fair takes time and effort.
View ArticleThe flip flop
Circuit Judge Randy Wright did it better on the second try while manning the griddle for the Hope Kiwanis Club, but his first effort at the pancake flip flopped.
View ArticleHere Comes the Parade
The siren blaring start of the Southwest Arkansas Livestock Show Parade and Grand Marshal Bobby Hart, Hope Schools superintendent.
View ArticleHere comes the band
The Hope High School Marching Bobcat Band performs during the 71st Southwest Arkansas Livestock Show Parade.
View ArticleGetting Scrambled
The Scrambler is one of the classic thrill rides of the Southwest Arkansas Livestock Show.
View ArticleHalloween fun
Youngsters at the First United Methodist Church Preschool got a chance to show off their Halloween costumes.
View ArticleSpook house
It wouldn't be Halloween without a spook house. And, the folks at the Hempstead County Sheriff's Office provided the scares.
View ArticleDinner with the General
Spring Hill High School student Rhealey McDonald concludes a stirring rendition of the National Anthem during color presentation ceremonies at the Dinner With the General to honor Brig. Gen. (Ret.)...
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