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

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

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 ...

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 ...

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

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

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

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

Their shared commitment to helping others laid the foundation for a remarkable family legacy—one now spanning generations.

The Hope Watermelon Festival has plenty of ice-cold Hope watermelon! Maurice Henry and Nathaniel Holyfield are shown with one ...

Hope, AR – In the heart of southwest Arkansas, few names resonate with community spirit quite like Kristie Lang. As Membership Coordinator for Pafford EMS, Lang serves as a vital link between ...