WATCH | Behind the Business: Lazy One will bring comfy, cozy apparel to downtown
A new cozy business is coming to downtown Hot Springs, offering the most comfortable apparel one can imagine.
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WATCH | NPC gets pediatric X-ray manikin for radiology program
National Park College will soon be able to implement a more hands-on approach in the Radiologic Technology program after purchasing an infant/pediatric X-ray m…
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Spa-Con Season 7 puts ‘Star Wars’ spin on superhero parade
Spa-Con Season 7 will kick off its second day on Sept. 23 at 10 a.m. with a superhero parade, featuring the Diamond Garrison of the 501st Legion, with members …
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WATCH | Ready for school: Moms organize supply drive for Jessieville kids
Moms of students who attend Jessieville School District organized a back to school drive this year, hoping to collect enough items to help the school, but not …
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Area FFA chapters partner on concert to fund trip in the fall
Area schools districts have partnered together to raise funds for their Future Farmers of America chapters, with a benefit concert at 7 p.m. Aug. 19 at Lake Ha…
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Subscriber ExclusiveWATCH | Millennial Making a Difference: Nurse gives back by teaching future generations
With a nursing shortage all over the country, there are many up-and-coming nurses preparing to take on the role in order to make a difference in their communit…
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WCAWDA hosts record sealing clinic, offers employment opportunities
West Central Arkansas Workforce Development Area hosted a record sealing clinic last Tuesday at National Park College, assisting individuals with criminal reco…
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NPC invests in new AEDs for student safety
National Park College recently invested in 22 new automated external defibrillators after the approval of Act 737, requiring AEDs at certain school-sponsored e…
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WATCH | CCMC gains new chaplain to ‘encourage’ clinic’s clients
A new chaplain has joined Cooperative Christian Ministries and Clinic, assisting clients from the chapel each Wednesday from 9:30 a.m. to noon.
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New HS restaurant to host open house with appetizers, tours
DONS Southern Social will host an open house on Thursday from 3-4:30 p.m., offering samplings of appetizers, a cash bar and a tour of their wine room.
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Lake Hamilton receives long-awaited grant for after-school program
PEARCY -- Lake Hamilton School District received a three-year grant from the 21st Century Community Learning Centers to provide an after-school program for stu…
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WATCH | Cross Construction Co. expands to HS
Cross Construction Co. is a family-owned business started in 1982 by Robert Cross. Since then, Robert Cross has joined forces with his son Josh Cross, who now …
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Task force seeks to raise human trafficking awareness
Today is World Day Against Human Trafficking in Persons, which aims to raise awareness about human trafficking and protecting victims.
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NPC respiratory care program secures grant
National Park College recently received a grant from the Roy and Christine Sturgis Charitable and Educational Trust, allowing the college to buy a new ventilat…
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Youth Empowerment Conference registration closes soon for 2023
Diamonds in the Rough will host the sixth annual Youth Empowerment Conference for boys and girls ages 11-19 on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Garland C…
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WATCH | Summer Camp Series: Students learn about rockets, art
Over the summer, National Park College offers camps covering a variety of topics for students entering third through 10th grade.
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SQRL convenience store, drive-thru location coming to Grand Avenue
A new SQRL convenience store is set to take over what used to be Hardee's at 249 W. Grand Ave.
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Subscriber ExclusiveWATCH | Millennial Making a Difference: State Farm agent gives community more than insurance
Although Noelle Stephens is not originally from Hot Springs or even Arkansas, she still has considered herself a "Hot Springian" since she moved to the Spa Cit…
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WATCH | Mission Week: Students volunteer for Webb Center, CCMC, ACA
Student volunteers from Lake Valley Community Church recently provided services for organizations in the community, including the Webb Community Center, Cooper…
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Kawaii Boba House unexpectedly closes, ex-employees speak out
Last week, Kawaii Boba House suddenly closed the doors of all four of its locations, including one in Hot Springs at 3812 Central Ave., Unit C.
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WATCH | CCMC’s services impact whole community, not just underserved
Cooperative Christian Ministries and Clinic has a mission to improve life for the underserved, which leads to improvements in the community's economy as a whol…
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WATCH | Love for dance leads Penor to business ownership
Jazzercise, started in 1969, was first brought to Hot Springs more than 30 years ago, the current owner said.
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Subscriber ExclusiveAffirmative action decision ‘has no bearing’ on NPC admissions
The U.S. Supreme Court's decision to strike down affirmative action in college admissions in June, declaring race cannot be a definitive factor, has changed ma…
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WATCH | GC Library introduces free feminine hygiene product dispensers
The Garland County Library introduced new Aunt Flow feminine hygiene product dispensers last month, offering free products discreetly from the restroom.
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NPC receives equipment donation from Baptist Health
National Park College's Nursing and Health Sciences program received a donation of health care equipment from Baptist Health Urgent Care last month.
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Mermaid Monday to feature two pageant winners
Miss Arkansas USA and Miss Arkansas Teen USA will visit Magic Springs Theme and Water Park on Monday to participate in the park's Mermaid Monday event.
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Hopper awarded lifetime achievement award from NASFAA
The dean of Student Financial Services for National Park College, Lisa Hopper, was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award from the National Association of Stud…
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WATCH | Diamonds in the Rough hosts feminine hygiene drive
Diamonds in the Rough Women's Transitional Ministries is hosting a feminine hygiene and toiletry drive, asking for donations of unused, unopened items to help …
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Subscriber ExclusiveWATCH | Simmons brings life drawings to Gallery Walk
Justus Fine Art Gallery will showcase Hot Springs artist Gary Simmons' life drawings as a part of the "studies exhibition" for Gallery Walk today from 5-9 p.m.
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WATCH | Life Savers: 15 deputies presented with life-saving awards
Naloxone Life Saving Awards were presented last week to 15 Garland County Sheriff's Office personnel, all of whom saved at least one life using the opiate over…
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WATCH | HSV to host Patriot Day Walk for 9/11
HOT SPRINGS VILLAGE -- Grove Park in Hot Springs Village will soon be utilized as a mile walk on Sept. 11, bringing awareness to the Tunnel to Towers Foundatio…
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WATCH | NPC invests in security upgrades, energy efficiency
National Park College has invested in energy efficiency and security upgrades, as discussed during the monthly Board of Trustees meeting on Wednesday.
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WATCH | NPC, UAM partner to offer bachelor degree in elementary education
National Park College and the University of Arkansas at Monticello announced a new Bachelor of Arts program through the partnership between schools, allowing N…
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WATCH | Cooking with The S-R
A new feature debuting from The Sentinel-Record will give viewers a tutorial on a new cooking recipe every Wednesday, beginning with barbecue ribs.
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Thursday’s Bridge Street LIVE canceled due to extreme heat forecast
The final concert in the 2023 Bridge Street LIVE series scheduled for Thursday was canceled on Monday after Visit Hot Springs received notice of an extreme hea…
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WATCH | Spa City sees visitors from all 50 states, 50 countries
The Hot Springs Visitor Center has recorded an increase in visitors for the year, with at least one visitor from all 50 states already recorded by May, Visit H…
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WATCH | HS fire station hosts Safe Haven Baby Box dedication ceremony
The Hot Springs Central Fire Station hosted a dedication ceremony for the new Safe Haven Baby Box on Friday, honoring all of the individuals and groups who had…
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WATCH | ‘Heroes to the heroes’: Tonseth awarded VFW’s National Dispatcher Award
The Veterans of Foreign Wars awards outstanding first responders every year, but this year was the first year the organization decided there was another type o…
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Subscriber ExclusiveWATCH | Arvest donates nearly $10K to Project HOPE
After Arvest Bank's 13th annual Million Meals campaign ended May 27, the Hot Springs branch revealed the amount raised for Project HOPE Food Bank on Tuesday, p…
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First student delegation since 2019 travels to Hanamaki
For the first time since 2019, a delegation of students from four different public school districts in Garland County and the Arkansas School for Mathematics, …
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Subscriber ExclusiveWATCH | Behind the Business: Sky Tours introduces helicopter tours to Spa
After a hiccup in its debut to Hot Springs, Sky Tours has officially launched helicopter tours of the Spa City.
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Subscriber ExclusiveWATCH | Governor congratulates Atrium residents on 67th anniversary
A big part of the Atrium at Serenity Pointe's mission is creating moments for its residents.
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Subscriber ExclusiveWATCH | NPC confers record-high number of graduates
National Park College conferred the most degrees in its history for the 2023 academic year, also recognizing five Southern Arkansas University students who par…
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Subscriber ExclusiveWATCH | Carry the Load: Volunteers pay tribute to fallen military, first responders
Carry the Load walked about 5 miles through Hot Springs on Monday from the Hot Springs Police Department to La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Hot Springs.
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Subscriber ExclusiveWATCH: Hrvatin pinned as new police chief, department promotes five others
The Hot Springs Police Department held a badge pinning ceremony on Friday, pinning Billy Hrvatin as Hot Springs police chief, Shawn Roach as assistant chief an…
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Subscriber ExclusiveFilmmaker with HS ties showcased by Diversity in Cannes
A filmmaker with ties to Hot Springs will have one of her short films showcased at the 2023 Diversity in Cannes Short Film Showcase on Monday.
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Subscriber ExclusiveWATCH | NPC students conduct geology study on Bull Bayou for seventh year
National Park College students in George Maxey's physical geology class gathered data from Bull Bayou Creek last month for the seventh year of the ongoing stud…
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Subscriber ExclusiveWATCH | HSWLA holds its inaugural luncheon at Arlington Hotel
The Hot Springs Women's Leadership Alliance, as a newly formed nonprofit organization, hosted its inaugural luncheon on Thursday at the Arlington Resort Hotel …
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Subscriber ExclusiveWATCH | Hot Springs Flute Ensemble celebrates 40th anniversary with concert
In celebrating its 40th anniversary, the Hot Springs Flute Ensemble will host a Gala Concert with guests from Sigma Alpha Iota and the Village Chorale on Sunda…
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Subscriber ExclusiveWATCH | Nurses Honor Guard provides appreciation services for late nurses
While National Nurses Week comes to an end today, one newly formed organization in Hot Springs will continue to celebrate nurses throughout the year.
