Elisha Morrison

'This is the Day!' show premiers "This is the Day!", a talk show that focuses on promoting ministries in Hot Springs and Central Arkansas, recently premiered on Resort TV Cable, and its creator, Hot Springs resident Jo Cromwell, says... February 12, 2017

Lake Hamilton grad takes keeshond to Westminster Tipsy, a keeshond owned by former Hot Springs resident and Lake Hamilton High School graduate Kelli Siekierski, will be among more than 3,000 dogs competing in Westminster Week, which includes the 141... February 11, 2017

Children's price change at Garvan Garvan Woodland Gardens, 550 Arkridge Road, is changing the age range for children's admission to 4-12 years old effective Feb. 1.Previously, children's admission started at 5 years old, but Bob Bleds... January 21, 2017

United Way celebrates 100 years of service The United Way of the Ouachitas is celebrating 100 years of serving the counties that make up the Ouachita region."We are really excited about our 100 years and are looking forward to the next 100 yea... January 16, 2017

Jockey Jog 5K to benefit ACH The second annual Jockey Jog 5K, scheduled for Jan. 7 near Oaklawn Park, will offer a fun, seasonal way to raise funds for Arkansas Children's Hospital in Little Rock.The Jockey Jog is a 5K race and f... December 30, 2016

United Way seeks volunteers for community impact teams The United Way of the Ouachitas is seeking volunteers to serve on community impact teams that will help the United Way board determine how to distribute the 2016 campaign funds.Multiple teams of six t... December 28, 2016

Local photographer exhibited at Butler Center Local photographer Beverly Buys will be one of three artists whose work will be displayed at the Butler Center for Arkansas Studies in Little Rock as part of the Arkansas Committee of National Museu... December 27, 2016

Kent leaves 'her mark on world' "Fabulous" and "phenomenal" are two of the words longtime friend Alan Stanich uses to describe local artist Susan Norton Kent, who recently passed away.Known for her paintings known as "long necked la... December 25, 2016

Jackson House receives 'Miracles' The organization Miracles From Matthew delivered their largest toy donation of the season, almost 1,000 toys, to Jackson House on Tuesday.Miracles from Matthew was started in 2013 after Janet Willis, ... December 21, 2016

Creative coinage: Hot Springs native creates coin to honor city A Hot Springs resident has created a coin to honor his hometown.The coin, made of an ounce of pure silver, was created by Hot Springs native Rhett Roberts, a local insurance adjuster and coin collecto... December 18, 2016

Fun City, NPC host Holiday in the Park National Park College and the Fun City Chorus will host Holiday in the Park at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday in Horner Hall at the Hot Springs Convention Center.Jason Hudnell, dean of enrollment for the college, ... December 11, 2016

FUMC presents 'Grand Central Christmas' First United Methodist Church, 1100 Central Ave., will present its free annual concert "A Grand Central Christmas" at 6 p.m. Saturday in the church's historic sanctuary.The Christmas concert will feat... December 8, 2016

NPMC dedicates heart sculpture The National Park Medical Center Auxiliary dedicated "The Heart of National Park Medical Center" sculpture created by Light and Time Design Studio on Monday. The large heart-shaped fabricated metal sc... December 6, 2016

Lake Hamilton educators selected to join 'Declaration of Learning' PEARCY -- Two educators at Lake Hamilton Junior High are part of the second year of a first-of-its-kind program in the country designed to integrate art into other disciplines and teach students the i... December 5, 2016

Five Star nears 30 years Tom Wilkins, owner and manager of the Five Star Dinner Theatre, has entertained legions of tourists and residents alike at the same location in downtown Hot Springs for nearly 30 years.Wilkins said he... November 20, 2016

Oaklawn Magnet students to present 'Jungle Book Kids' Rudyard Kipling's characters are taking over the stage of Oaklawn Visual and Performing Arts Magnet School, 301 Oaklawn Blvd., for the school's production of "The Jungle Book Kids."Whitney Thornton, a... November 14, 2016

Angel Tree program to kick off Saturday The Salvation Army Angel Tree Christmas program, which has 790 "child angels" and 44 "senior angels" available for adoption this year, will hold its annual kickoff at 10 a.m. Saturday in front of the ... November 11, 2016

Jessieville resident publishes 'Braverman Tablet' What if someone from the eastern hemisphere found their way to South America two millennia before Christopher Columbus and left behind an artifact that could alter history?That is the central question... August 3, 2016

Bigger on the inside: TARDIS to land at library to promote Spa-Con Fans of the long-running BBC sci-fi television series "Doctor Who" will get the chance to see a full-size replica of the show's time machine and spacecraft, the TARDIS, up close thanks to local artist... July 31, 2016

Dillon, Pledger discuss Film Festival at Rotary Calling it "one of the most iconic arts events of the southern and mid-america regions," Courtney Pledger said Wednesday the 25th annual Hot Springs Documentary Film Festival will have something for e... July 21, 2016

Cultural Alliance discusses Arts & The Park, upcoming events Members of the local arts community met Monday to discuss upcoming, ongoing and past events in the community in an attempt to share ideas and make improvements in what's being offered. The Hot Springs... July 20, 2016

Hot Springs featured in new HGTV show Hot Springs and three of its vintage homes will be featured in an episode of the new HGTV series "Hunting Vintage," which premiers today.The episode "Family Looking for a Home with History in Arkansas... July 15, 2016

Churches 'love their neighbors' with mission Members of 12 churches from the Hot Springs area and one church from Texas will spread out across the community to do "mission work" while staying local.The vision for Mission Hot Springs is "to unite... June 19, 2016

Retired general remembered for faith, distinguished career Services were held Friday for retired U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Allen D. Bunger, a local son who rose to achieve one of the highest positions of leadership in the U.S. Air Force.Bunger was a familiar f... June 11, 2016

Battle of the Badges and more entertains at tub races The Battle of the Badges was back on Saturday during the 11th annual Stueart Pennington Running Of The Tubs along Central Avenue in downtown Hot Springs, with a new competitor to join the fray. The Ho... June 5, 2016

Storms leave tree across front of house At 5:30 a.m. Saturday, Mary Lou DeBolt woke to discover a tree lying across the front of her home and on top of her vehicle, a result of thunderstorms that passed through Hot Springs the night before.... May 2, 2016

Park Avenue gears up for Summerfest Park Avenue residents and merchants are gearing up for the third Summerfest Uptown Park Avenue.Instead of holding a festival each month like the past two years, this year Summerfest will feature three... April 25, 2016

Peter's Paint and Flooring is a family business 110 years strong Peter's Paint and Flooring has been a family business serving Hot Springs and surrounding areas for 110 years, first with the Peters family and then with current owners, the Clems.The original Peters ... April 17, 2016

Fire destroys apartment building, displaces 30 Fire destroyed a 16-unit building at Forrest Hills Apartments, 201 S. Rogers Road, Sunday morning, displacing 30 tenants.Savannah Ramey, Forrest Hills' manager, said all of the affected residents were... March 28, 2016

Downtown businesses team up for Easter Two of the oldest family owned businesses in downtown Hot Springs are teaming up for a Easter treat to delight visitors and locals alike, according to Anne Marcus, co-owner of the Toy Chest, and Lori ... March 7, 2016

New pageant promotes anti-bullying A new pageant geared toward promoting an anti-bullying platform will be held in Hot Springs next month.The first Miss Victorious pageant is scheduled for 10 a.m. March 19 in the Hot Springs Middle Sch... February 22, 2016

Local volunteer to chair AHA panel Lynn Smith, a volunteer at CHI St. Vincent Hot Springs, has been selected to chair the American Hospital Association 2016 Committee on Volunteers.The Committee on Volunteers is a specialty committee t... February 22, 2016

AARP offers free tax prep Volunteers for AARP Foundation Tax-Aide at the Garland County Library, Lake Hamilton Parent Center and McAuley Wellness Center are providing free tax preparation for Garland County residents.While AAR... February 13, 2016

OCC offers parenting program Ouachita Children's Center is offering a new program to equip parents of younger children with the skills and tools they need to communicate with their children to help prevent future problems, accord... February 8, 2016

Motorcycle crash survivor credits Levi with recovery Billy Richardson, who suffered extensive injuries and broken bones throughout his body as the result of a motorcycle accident last year, credits Levi Hospital with his recovery.Richardson began therap... February 1, 2016

Craft chocolate tasting set for Savory Pantry Chocolate lovers will get the chance to taste the offerings of the only craft chocolate maker in this area of the state at the Savory Pantry next weekend.Nathaniel Izard, owner of Izard Chocolate Comp... January 30, 2016

Chocolate festival supports nonprofit Christian ministry Chocolate lovers will have the opportunity to eat their fill of the sweet treat for charity Sunday at the 12th annual Chocolate Festival.The festival will be held from 1-3 p.m. at Embassy Suites Hot S... January 28, 2016

P.H.O.E.B.E completes Webb House report An important step toward the renovation of the John Lee Webb House, 403 Pleasant St., has been completed, according to the organization behind the project.With funding from the Curtis Sykes Memorial g... January 10, 2016

Ali's Angels seeks to build accessible park Regions Bank's 2015 #SeeTheGood competition winner is turning her loss into a universally accessible playground for children and adults alike.Ali's Angels Foundation, founded by Donya Catlett, is a no... January 10, 2016

Relay for Life going strong The Garland County Relay for Life is going strong heading into 2016, according to Donna Kaye Smith, community manager for the Relay for Life Mid-South Division. At the end of the 2015 Relay for Life, ... December 28, 2015

Hanamaki students visit Lakeside Thirteen high school students from Hanamaki, Japan, spent last week visiting with their counterparts at Lakeside High School as part of the Hot Springs-Hanamaki Sister City Program.Hot Springs and Han... December 10, 2015

OCC makes holidays merry for residents During the holiday season, the staff and volunteers at Ouachita Children's Center, 339 Charteroak St., work to ensure all the children at the center enjoy the season."OCC is very mindful and committed... November 25, 2015

Window Source grants Disney wish A test drive turned into the trip of a lifetime last week for 8-year-old Lake Hamilton student Sierra Geer.Her parents, Marnee and Bob Geer, and her sister, Ashlynn Geer, 13, told her on Tuesday that ... November 23, 2015

Jackson House spreads compassion, cheer With holidays and school breaks approaching, Eleanor Klugh Jackson House for Crisis Intervention, 705 Malvern Ave., is asking the community's help in keeping families fed and spreading some seasonal c... November 21, 2015

Shoeboxes spread holiday cheer around the world For the sixth year, Grand Avenue Methodist Church, 841 Quapaw Ave., will serve as the relay collection center for Operation Christmas Child, which each year sends gift-filled shoeboxes to children aro... November 16, 2015

Historic Visitors Chapel AME marks 145 years Historic Visitors Chapel AME Church will celebrate its 145th anniversary with a day of remembrance followed by a three-day revival.According to the church's website, Visitors Chapel was founded at its... November 9, 2015

Angel Trees help fulfill Christmas wishes The Salvation Army's Angel Tree program will allow individuals and businesses to give something back to the community this holiday season by making a child's Christmas more meaningful, according to Ca... November 8, 2015

6 graduate housing authority program The Hot Springs Housing Authority recently graduated six members of its Family Self-Sufficiency Program.The five-year, voluntary program, established though the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban De... October 25, 2015

Questers learn about state park's history DIAMONDHEAD -- Members of Diamondhead Questers recently had the chance to enjoy the beautiful October weather while learning about the history and facilities of Lake Catherine State Park.The Questers ... October 12, 2015

Local breeder devoted to love of coonhounds RayAnn Reynolds, a member of the Hot Springs National Park Kennel Club and proud "mom" of 10 old-fashioned, black-and-tan coonhounds, says it takes a special breed to be a show person. Reynolds said d... September 28, 2015

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