Hempstead County

Hempstead County Sheriff's are investigating the gruesome discovery of a body in a railroad car this morning at a Tyson Plant near Fulton, Arkansas.

Here is something that high school seniors in Hempstead County need to know and take advantage of! The University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana just announced they have established the new Hempstead Guarantee Scholarship.

The Hempstead County Sheriff’s Office has been notified that A LEVEL 3 SEX OFFENDER, John West, a 38-year-old Caucasian male, was released today, Monday May 6, 2019 to Hempstead County. West was convicted of rape in 1996 on October 7 for having sexual contact with a 4-year-old female living in his home according to documentation...

UPDATE: Glenn Haddix has been located and was staying with friends. Original story begins here: The Hope Police Department is seeking the public's assistance in finding a missing Hempstead County man.

The annual Hope Hempstead County Chamber of Commerce Bluegrass Festival will be held Saturday, May 21, at Historic Washington State Park from 10AM until 8PM under the trees at the 1874 Courthouse.

Hempstead County Road Department, Arkansas Highway & Transportation Department and Contractors with Salt Creek Paving & Construction will begin a State Aid leveling and resealing overlay project on Hempstead County Road 248 beginning on Monday April 25, 2016.