Rain is a Good Thing
Greetings from Crater of Diamonds State Park! One of the most frequently asked questions at the park is, “When is the best time to search for diamonds?” Any day is a good day to search, but many park guests like…
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TASD Board Names Taylor Assistant Superintendent of Support Services
The Texarkana Arkansas School District (TASD) Board of Directors named Terry Taylor Assistant Superintendent of Support Services. “We are pleased to have Mr. Taylor become an integral part of our leadership team,” commented Superintendent Dr. Becky Kesler. “His experience within…
Plain White T’s – LIVE IN CONCERT
Hope, Ark. – Hempstead Hall begins its 10-year Anniversary concert series with the Plain White T’s – LIVE IN CONCERT! The performance will take place in the Hempstead Hall theatre on Saturday, June 17, 2023, at 7:00 pm. With hits…
Crater to Host Prospectors’ Gemboree on June 17
Greetings from the Crater of Diamonds State Park! Every year, thousands of travelers from all over the world visit this world-famous park. On one special day each year, we host a celebration of those who come in search of diamonds.…
The Washington Collection: Auction of Historic Furniture and Artifacts
The Historic Washington Foundation (HWF) will sell at auction a number of items currently stored in the town’s Livery Stable. Even though the items are stored at Washington, the auction will take place in the Art Barn at Hope’s Fair…
Invest in Historic Downtown through the Main Street Texarkana Membership Drive
Main Street Texarkana has announced its 2023 membership drive! Great things are happening in historic downtown Texarkana and you can be part of the action. With memberships starting at just $20, it’s a very affordable way to invest in restoring…
JUNETEENTH 2023 Taking Shape for Hempstead County, Arkansas
Hope, Arkansas, May 2023 – Visibility Outreach Touch Engage South Arkansas (VOTE SoAR), the Hempstead County Juneteenth Celebration organizer, reminds you to save the date for the second annual Juneteenth 2023 festivities Friday, June 16-Sunday, June 18. The annual theme…
The Diamond State
Greetings from the Crater of Diamonds State Park! In August 1906 John Huddleston found two diamonds glimmering on the surface of his field in Pike County, Arkansas. Since then, diamonds have been an integral part of Arkansas history and a…
Governor Sanders Signs Several New Bills Into Arkansas Law
Bills Signed: HCMR1001, SB273, HB1307, HB1512, SB288, SB318, HB1008, HB1520, SB249, SB263, SB401, HB1208, HB1327, HB1424, HB1443, HB1467, HB1474, HB1496, SB81, SB248, HB1412, HB1463, HB1471, HB1533, HB1534, HB1535, HB1143, SB23, SB24, HB1071, SB102, SB103, SB104, SB105, SB106, SB107, SB108, SB109,…
Exploring the Rainbow at Crater of Diamonds State Park
Greetings from the Crater of Diamonds State Park! While diamonds come in all colors of the rainbow, diamonds found at the Crater of Diamonds are white, brown, or yellow. More than 60% of Crater diamonds are white, 20% are brown,…
Governor Sanders Signs Fifty-Six Bills Into Arkansas Law
Bills Signed: SB190, HB1156, SB195, SB292, SB346, SB347, HB1411, HB1425, SB291, HB1007, HB1035, HB1360, HB1518, HB1546, SB282, HB1423, HB1426, HB1448, HB1459, HB1470, HB1473, HB1487, HB1557, SB209, SB333, SB348, HB1434, HB1469, HB1481, HB1524, HB1525, HB1532, SB95, SB97, SB290, SB305, SB321, SB356,…
Park Visitor Finds 3.29-Carat Diamond at Crater of Diamonds State Park
A regular visitor to Arkansas’s Crater of Diamonds State Park recently discovered a 3.29-carat brown diamond in his wet-sifted gravel. It is the largest diamond found at the park this year and the largest since September 2021. David Anderson, of…
Governor Sanders Signs Twenty-One Bills Into Arkansas Law
Bills Signed: SB276, HB1325, SB200, HB1246, SB199, HB1455, HB1472, HB1494, SB295, SB287, HB1244, HB1365, HB1384, HB1406, HB1437, HB1082, HB1128, HB1142, HB1181, HB1401, HB1420 To learn more about each Bill, visit: https://www.arkleg.state.ar.us/Bills/ViewBills?type=HB&ddBienniumSession=2023%2F2023R LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – On Monday, March 13, 2023, the…
Congressman Bruce Westerman to Visit Harvest Regional Food Bank Today
Harvest Regional Food Bank is making plans for a visit from Congressman Bruce Westerman (AR-4) today, March 14, 1 pm-2 pm. Congressman Westerman will tour the food bank facility to learn more about the food bank’s hunger relief programs, and…
UA Hope-Texarkana to Hold Grand Opening for New Farmers Bank & Trust Workforce Center
The University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana will hold a grand opening for the new Farmers Bank & Trust Workforce Center on March 16, 2023, at 4:30 p.m. The new 14,754-square-foot facility on the Texarkana campus will house a welding program, the…