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DAV state commander to speak at service With warmer weather predicted, organizers of the 2019 Memorial Day ceremony set for Monday at the Garland County Veterans Memorial and Military Park are hoping for a large turnout to honor the nation's fallen veterans. by staff reports 1 day ago

'Talk of the Town' Hot Springs radio personality Dick Antoine, right, embraces his grandson, Jay, as he is surrounded by his wife, Becky, center, and daughter Stephanie Nehus, left, and other family members during a retirement party for Antoine at Transportation Depot on Wednesday. 1 day ago

Governor announces new cabinet secretaries LITTLE ROCK -- Arkansas' governor on Wednesday named 15 new cabinet secretaries under a government reorganization plan that cut the number of agencies answering directly to him. by ANDREW DeMILLO The Associated Press 1 day ago

Homeless man arrested after allegedly breaking into house, going to sleep A reportedly homeless man was arrested late Tuesday inside a local woman's home after allegedly breaking in and going to sleep. by Steven Mross 1 day ago

Bruins, Blues meet in Stanley Cup Final 49 years in making Seeing the famous photo of Bobby Orr scoring the 1970 Stanley Cup-winning goal to beat his St. Louis Blues doesn't bring back bad memories for Scotty Bowman. by STEPHEN WHYNO The Associated Press 1 day ago

Latest News

LifeNet participates in EMS Week This is Emergency Medical Services Week, and the local EMS provider is taking the time to remind the public that it does more than answer medical or trauma calls. by Tanner Newton The Sentinel-Record 57 mins. ago

Oaklawn promotion challenges guests to Chick-Tac-Toe With the thoroughbreds gone until next year, Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort is bringing in some talented chickens for the summer months. by Beth Reed 57 mins. ago

A-head of the game Bentlee Smith, 7, of Hot Springs, is all smiles as family members bury him up to his neck in the sand at Hill Wheatley Park Thursday under partly cloudy skies. 57 mins. ago

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State News

At abortion clinics, new laws sow confusion, uncertainty HUNTSVILLE, Ala. -- Abortion clinics are facing protesters emboldened by a flurry of restrictive new state laws as they reassure confused patients that the laws have yet to take effect, abortion providers said. by KIM CHANDLER and SUDHIN THANAWALA The Associated Press

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National News

3 dead, state capital battered as storms rake Missouri JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- An outbreak of nasty storms spawned tornadoes that razed homes, flattened trees and tossed cars across a dealership lot, injuring about two dozen people in Missouri's capital city and killing at least three others elsewhere in the state. by DAVID A. LIEB The Associated Press 56 mins. ago

Illegal killings, political opposition hobble wolf recovery efforts RALEIGH, N.C. -- Illegal killings and longstanding political resistance have undercut the return of two species of endangered wolves to the wild, frustrating government efforts that already cost more than $80 million but have failed to meet recovery targets. by JONATHAN DREW SUSAN MONTOYA BRYAN MATTHEW BROWN The Associated Press 56 mins. ago

World News

UK leader in peril as Brexit offer slammed LONDON -- British Prime Minister Theresa May dug in Wednesday against a relentless push by rivals and former allies to remove her from office as her attempts to lead Britain out of the European Union appeared to be headed for a dead end. by JILL LAWLESS The Associated Press

Jamie Oliver's UK restaurant chain collapses into insolvency LONDON -- Celebrity chef Jamie Oliver's British restaurant chain filed for bankruptcy protection on Tuesday, partly due to increased competition and escalating rents in local commercial districts. by DANICA KIRKA JILL LAWLESS The Associated Press

Business

Trade impasse: Trump pledges $16B to farmers; markets slump WASHINGTON -- President Donald Trump rolled out another $16 billion in aid for farmers hurt by his trade policies, and financial markets shook Thursday on the growing realization that the U.S. and China are far from settling a bitter, year-long trade dispute. by PAUL WISEMAN CHRISTOPHER RUGABER The Associated Press 56 mins. ago

Lynch joins Crow Durbin & Speights Attorney Paul M. Lynch has joined Crow Durbin & Speights of Hot Springs.

Sports

Seeking more respect, superstar Hegerberg out of World Cup With a no-nonsense look etched on her face, Ada Hegerberg stares straight into the camera and says: "Now it's time for action." by STEVE DOUGLAS The Associated Press 56 mins. ago

Olympic officials reassure sports federations about cuts TOKYO -- An Olympic official made a guarantee Thursday that will please the heads of world sports federations who are concerned that Tokyo Games organizers might be cutting things they see as "decoration" but federations view as "essential." by STEPHEN WADE The Associated Press 56 mins. ago

Viewpoints

Friday's Letters to the Editor A lack of control 56 mins. ago

Iran supreme leader comments signal strategy shift DUBAI, United Arab Emirates -- For years, Iran's supreme leader only criticized the West over Tehran's nuclear deal with world powers. Now, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is publicly chastising the country's elected president and his foreign minister as the accord unravels amid heightened tensions with the U.S. by Jon Gambrell AP news analysis 56 mins. ago

Religion

Religion digest Center for Spiritual Oneness

Religion briefs Browns celebrate 30th anniversary

School

School board meetings scheduled this week The following school districts have meetings scheduled this week:

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Lifestyles

Friday Datebook Civic clubs Fraternal Order of Eagles No. 4369, 817 Hobson Ave., will serve pulled pork today at 6:30 p.m. The cost is $7. The public is welcome to attend. For information call 501-318-1599 or 501-922-2988. Support groups Narcotics Anonymous meets at noon and 8 p.m. today at 919 Hobson Ave. This is a 12-step recovery program for people for whom drugs have become a major problem. The Help Line number is 321-8700. Alcoholics Anonymous meets at noon, 6 p.m. (two meetings -- one man, one woman) and 8 p.m. today at 411 Sellers St. Call 623-6328 for information. 56 mins. ago

Wednesday Datebook Civic clubs Scenic 7 Rotary Club meets at noon the first, second and third Thursdays at Charlie's Pizza Pub, 127 McNeely Circle, and adjourns by 1 p.m. On fourth Thursdays, it meets at 5:30 p.m., dismissing by 6 p.m. Visitors are welcome. Members and visitors are encouraged to arrive at least 30 minutes before the meetings in order to socialize and have time to place menu orders. For more information, call Amanda Kennedy, 922-0227. Hot Springs Civitan Club meets at 6 p.m. the second and fourth Thursday of the month at Smokin in Style Barbecue, 2278 Albert Pike Road. Dinner starts at 5:30 p.m. Call President Kym Jones, 901-734-5900, for information regarding this community-focused civic club.