Hot Springs Sentinel Record

WATCH: At least 35 displaced after condo fire At least 35 people were displaced after a fire early Friday morning in a condominium complex on Highway 7 south at Hamilton Oaks Drive. by Steven Mross 7 hrs. ago

Some day-use areas reopen on Ouachita National Forest Some of the day-use areas on the Ouachita National Forest that were closed at the end of March due to the COVID-19 pandemic have reopened to the public, but not all of the areas' restrooms are open. by Tanner Newton 12 hrs. ago

Father of toddler fatally struck by car charged The father of an 18-month-old girl who reportedly backed over her with his car last month, leading to her death, was arrested on a felony charge Wednesday night for not providing information to Hot Springs police about the incident. by Steven Mross 13 hrs. ago

Gulpha Gorge campsites, public restrooms reopen Gulpha Gorge Campground and public restrooms on Bathhouse Row will reopen today as the phased reopening of Hot Springs National Park continues. by Tanner Newton 12 hrs. ago

Restaurateur plans to acquire McClard's The owner of Bone's Chophouse is planning to acquire McClard's Bar-B-Q, a spokesman for Beasley Properties Inc. said Thursday. by David Showers 13 hrs. ago

Latest News

City responds to Little Rock attorneys' lawsuit Hot Springs City Attorney Brian Albright said Wednesday he believes the district court is on solid legal ground sentencing DWI offenders to probation in addition to state-mandated penalties. by Dale Ellis 13 hrs. ago

Holliday announces city board candidacy District 1 City Director Erin Holliday is running for the seat she was appointed to last May, announcing last week that she wants to continue the civic engagement she started in 2013 as a member of the Community Development Advisory Committee. by David Showers 13 hrs. ago

COVID-19 update: Surge in new cases continues EDITOR'S NOTE: As a service to our readers, The Sentinel-Record will publish daily updates released each weekday by the city of Hot Springs and the state of Arkansas. 13 hrs. ago

Local News

WATCH: At least 35 displaced after condo fire At least 35 people were displaced after a fire early Friday morning in a condominium complex on Highway 7 south at Hamilton Oaks Drive. by Steven Mross

State News

Reptile enthusiasts criticize state for banning pythons LITTLE ROCK -- A new regulation in Arkansas that prohibits anyone from breeding, selling or importing any of five large python species without a permit has received backlash from critics who say the state went too far. by THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Weather better for historic SpaceX launch of NASA astronauts CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- With the weather looking up, SpaceX and NASA officials vowed Tuesday to keep crew safety the top priority for the nation's first astronaut launch to orbit in nearly a decade. by MARCIA DUNN The Associated Press

Featured Galleries

View All Galleries

"Winter Indulgences" fundraiser

Spa City Shootout

National News

Home gardeners can help the hungry by donating some harvest Gardening's popularity has surged during the coronavirus pandemic; it provides exercise, outdoor time, emotional well-being and wholesome produce. Home gardening also can provide some hunger relief to others during a time of rising food insecurity. by DEAN FOSDICK The Associated Press

National Guard called to respond to Minneapolis violence MINNEAPOLIS -- Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz called in the National Guard on Thursday as looting broke out in St. Paul and a wounded Minneapolis braced for more violence after rioting over the death of George Floyd, a handcuffed black man in police custody, reduced parts of one neighborhood to a smoking shambles. by TIM SULLIVAN and AMY FORLITI The Associated Press

World News

US charges North Koreans in $2.5B sanctions-busting scheme WASHINGTON -- The Justice Department has accused a network of North Korean and Chinese citizens of secretly advancing North Korea's nuclear weapons program by channeling at least $2.5 billion in illicit payments through hundreds of front companies. by ERIC TUCKER The Associated Press

Pompeo says Hong Kong is no longer autonomous from China WASHINGTON -- Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has notified Congress that the Trump administration no longer regards Hong Kong as autonomous from mainland China, setting the stage for U.S. to withdraw the former British colony's preferential trade and financial status it has enjoyed since it reverted to Chinese rule 23 years ago. by MATTHEW LEE The Associated Press

Business

CEO pay tops $12.3M. Can it keep rising? The typical pay package for CEOs at the biggest U.S. companies topped $12.3 million last year, and the gap between the boss and their workforces widened further, according to AP's annual survey of executive compensation. by STAN CHOE The Associated Press

Stocks rise on Wall Street, but US braces for 100,000 deaths NEW YORK -- Stocks surged on Wall Street to their highest levels since the business shutdowns took hold in the U.S. over two months ago, climbing on optimism Tuesday about the reopening economy even as the nation's official death toll from the coronavirus closed in on 100,000, a number President Donald Trump once predicted the country would never see. by MATT OTT, TED SHAFFREY and LISA MARIE PANE The Associated Press

Sports

Zimmerman's AP diary: Assure me we'll be safe EDITOR'S NOTE: Ryan Zimmerman is a two-time All-Star infielder who has played 15 years in the majors, all with the Washington Nationals. With baseball on hold during the coronavirus pandemic, Zimmerman is offering his thoughts -- as told to AP Sports Writer Howard Fendrich -- in a diary of sorts. In the eighth installment, Zimmerman discusses what his biggest concerns would be about resuming competition in 2020, starting with assurances about testing for COVID-19. by RYAN ZIMMERMAN For The Associated Press

Injury ends Nadal's racing career; won G1 Arkansas Derby A difficult week for Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert became further complicated Thursday. by Bob Wisener

Viewpoints

Thursday's Letter to the editor An intentional crisis Dear editor: The economic crisis has been intentional. It was first caused by China and then amplified by the liberals in this country. I do not underestimate the severity of COVID-19. However, I am convinced that China has morphed from assertive to aggressive in their quest for world domination and the replacement of the United States as the preeminent superpower and economic leader of the world.

Camp Hot Springs: a forgotten chapter This month marks the 75th anniversary of the defeat of Nazi Germany. This is a look back at an almost forgotten chapter of that war that took place in Hot Springs. by Clay Farrar Amateur historian

Religion

Religion digest Christ Anglican Church

A proper textbook for leaders We have all heard the screaming: "safety first" and "the economy first." The idea being that everything else pales next to the importance of the economy or safety currently dominates the airwaves and water-cooler discussions. by Pastor Steve Ellison

School

Lawyers: Investigators recommend whistleblower is reinstated WASHINGTON -- Federal investigators have found "reasonable grounds" that a government whistleblower was punished for speaking out against widespread use of an unproven drug that President Donald Trump touted as a remedy for COVID-19, his lawyers said Friday. by RICARDO ALONSO-ZALDIVAR The Associated Press

What's that behind you? On virus-era TV, home backdrops star Those who saw conservative commentator Bill Kristol on television one recent night may not remember what he said. But they'll never forget the magnificent mess of a bookcase behind him. by DON BABWIN The Associated Press

Lifestyles

Memorial Day observed with pandemic restrictions The Arkansas Department of Veterans Affairs held an invitation-only Memorial Day ceremony at the Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery in North Little Rock that included a representative of United States Daughters of 1812.

Friday's Datebook A note to our readers Meetings, events and services are currently not being listed in Datebook unless a group or organization makes a renewed request by email, [email protected], or in writing to The Sentinel-Record Datebook, 300 Spring St., Hot Springs, AR 71901.

Crime

Felon allegedly threatens father, uncle at gunpoint A felon on probation was arrested early Thursday after allegedly threatening his father and uncle at gunpoint during a confrontation at his father's house. by Steven Mross