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Local marijuana dispensary partners at odds One of the principals in Hot Springs' only medical marijuana dispensary alleged his partner violated rules and regulations promulgated by the oversight panel fo... by David Showers - September 15, 2019

Group gets charter for new American Legion post in Hot Springs A group of local military veterans recently obtained a charter to start a new American Legion Post in Hot Springs, citing the need for a chapter located closer ... by Steven Mross - September 15, 2019

Stabbing suspect sought The Garland County Sheriff's Department was searching for a suspect in a stabbing who eluded capture Saturday evening in the 100 block of Trace Court. September 15, 2019

Christmas parade now accepting entries Oaklawn Rotary Club is now accepting entries for the 2019 Christmas Parade in downtown Hot Springs, with the theme of "The Music of Christmas." by staff reports - September 15, 2019

Entergy to begin lake drawdowns on Nov.1 Entergy Arkansas Inc. will lower lakes Hamilton and Catherine 3 feet this year as part of the annual drawdown, which will begin on Nov. 1, according to an email... by staff reports - September 15, 2019

Probe finds ASMSA allegations 'unfounded' Most of the allegations leveled against the Arkansas School for Mathematics, Sciences, and the Arts and its executive director in May were either unfounded or "... September 15, 2019

Statistics Births CHI St. Vincent Hot Springs Sept. 3 Haley and Dusty Thornton, Hot Springs, a son, Brooks Ryan. Lauren and Jody Cowart, Glenwood, a son, Harri... September 15, 2019

$5.2B wagered in machine bets at state's tracks Gamblers at the state's two racetracks wagered a total of $5.2 billion on slot and other betting machines and won $4.9 billion in prizes in the fiscal year that... by Michael R. Wickline - September 15, 2019

Agencies seek stabbing suspect The Garland County Sheriff's Department is searching for a suspect in a stabbing who eluded capture Saturday evening in the 100 block of Trace Court. September 14, 2019

Police log Sept. 12 JC Penny, 4501 Central Ave., reported a theft of merchandise. James H. Cook reported a theft of a red 2000 Mercury Mystique at 204 Selma St. September 14, 2019

Sheriff's log Sept. 12 Billy H. Abbott reported a break-in at 3187 Timberlake Drive. A Badboy mower, a leaf blower backpack and a circular saw were missing. Sherry Blun... September 14, 2019

HSJA students build 13 foot robot head for Spa-Con A dozen students in Hot Springs Junior Academy art teacher Natalie Miller's first-period class have spent the past four weeks building a 13-foot tall robotic sc... September 14, 2019

Spa-Con IV starts next week Thousands of pop culture fans are expected to visit Hot Springs next weekend when Spa-Con IV takes over the Hot Springs Convention Center, kicking off with an a... by Tanner Newton - September 14, 2019

Homeless man allegedly vandalizes HS Convention Center A reportedly homeless man was arrested early Friday at a local hospital after he allegedly broke two large windows at the Hot Springs Convention Center and cut ... by Steven Mross - September 14, 2019

Reception planned Wednesday to celebrate naming of Daniel Room The Hot Springs Advertising and Promotion Commission will hold a reception on Wednesday to celebrate the naming of a room at the Hot Springs Convention Center i... by Mark Gregory - September 14, 2019