DAV: Veterans helping veterans in times of need
Some war veterans struggle in their daily civilian lives, particularly if they are disabled due to their service to the country, as they attempt to obtain earn…
Stories by Jeff Smith
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Town hall meeting discusses impact of HSV assessment vote
HOT SPRINGS VILLAGE -- Members of the Hot Springs Village Property Owners' Association staff and board of directors held town hall meetings Tuesday and Wednesd…
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Mother, daughter convicted for dog attack
HOT SPRINGS VILLAGE -- The husband of a Hot Springs Village woman who was mauled to death while on a morning walk last year said he has some closure after the …
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Dollar named new Village Chamber executive director
HOT SPRINGS VILLAGE -- Michael Dollar was introduced Tuesday as the new executive director of the Hot Springs Village Area Chamber of Commerce. During a mee…
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Lake Hamilton Fire and Rescue open house set for Saturday
Lake Hamilton Fire and Rescue Department will host an open house and fall festival from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at Station No. 2, 1111 Highway 290.
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Vista Trail dedication set for Oct. 28
LAKE OUACHITA -- The dedication ceremony for the Lake Ouachita Vista Trail system will begin at 1 p.m. Oct. 28 at Avery Recreation Area at the base of Blakely …
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Hot Springs Village Board continues work on bylaw revisions, 2015 budget
HOT SPRINGS VILLAGE -- The Hot Springs Village Property Owners' Association Board of Directors worked on bylaw and policy revisions and the 2015 proposed budge…
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Vista declared an 'epic trail' by International Mountain Bikers Association
LAKE OUACHITA -- The Lake Ouachita Vista Trail has been declared an epic trail by the International Mountain Biking Association, one of only 25 in the world, a…
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Bismarck Bar-B-Que Bash Saturday
BISMARCK -- Nearly 30 runners have signed up for Saturday's 5K run as part of the community's annual Bar-B-Que Bash, which will be held Friday, Saturday and Su…
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Bismarck Bar-B-Queen Pageant Saturday
BISMARCK -- The Bismarck Bar-B-Queen Pageant will begin at 1 p.m. Saturday in Bismarck High School Auditorium.
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Lake Hamilton FD to host open house Oct. 11
The Lake Hamilton Fire and Rescue Department will hold an open house from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 11 at Station No. 2, 1111 Highway 290.
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Black attends National Association of Counties meeting
MOUNT IDA -- Montgomery County Judge Alvin Black is one of 30 county officials from across the nation who are attending a special National Association of Count…
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Town hall meetings set to discuss assessment proposal
HOT SPRINGS VILLAGE --The Hot Springs Village Property Owners' Association has scheduled two town hall meetings on the proposed assessment increase before ball…
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Sept. 19 deadline for entries in Bar-B-Que Bash parade
BISMARCK -- The annual Bismarck Bar-B-Que Bash parade will take place Sept. 27, starting at 10:30 a.m.
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Fire board hears recommendations on firefighter physicals
Deputy Chief Doug Davey on Tuesday presented the Lake Hamilton Fire and Protection Association Board of Directors with an overview of the procedures used to gi…
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Bismarck enrollment at 1,000 students
BISMARCK -- Counting prekindergarten students, Bismarck School District's fall enrollment stands at 1,000 students, Superintendent Susan Stewart said recently.
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First Step benefits from Knights weekend Tootsie Roll Drive
The proceeds from this year's Tootsie Roll Drive by Hot Springs Council 6419 of the Knights of Columbus will benefit First Step Inc., I Can Dance, ARC, the Ark…
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Bar-B-Que Bash adds amateur competition
BISMARCK -- The Bismarck Business Association has added an amateur barbecue competition to its annual Bar-B-Que Bash, which will be held Sept. 27 in the downto…
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Village board looks at proposed information systems upgrade
HOT SPRINGS VILLAGE -- New Chief Financial Officer Lesley Nalley made a presentation to the Property Owners' Association Board of Directors at Wednesday's work…
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Registration still open for Quartz, Quiltz and Craftz Festival
MOUNT IDA -- Registration is still open for vendors and diggers to participate in the Mount Ida Area Chamber of Commerce's annual Quartz, Quiltz and Craftz Sho…
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Freedom Festival to focus on veterans, raise funds
GLENWOOD -- The seventh annual Freedom Festival will focus on appreciation of area veterans and also raise funds and awareness for the Arkansas Freedom Fund, o…
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Museum selects 2014 Christmas ornament
MOUNT IDA -- Heritage House Museum of Montgomery County has chosen the Hog Jaw-Oden bridge, built in the early 1920s, for its 2014 Christmas ornament.
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Key takes over as Caddo Hills superintendent
CADDO GAP -- Caddo Hills School District begins the 2014-15 school year with a new superintendent.
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Quartz, Quiltz and Craftz Festival Oct. 10-12
MOUNT IDA -- The Mount Ida Area Chamber of Commerce's annual Quartz, Quiltz and Craftz Show and the World Championship Crystal Dig will be held Oct. 10-12.
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Physical fitness, camaraderie, love of basketball at the core of the Arkansas Diamonds
Sixteen years ago, three women went to then Garland County Community College to take a class for women to play basketball. At that point, the core was formed f…
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Title II funds from Forest Service to arrive soon
MOUNT IDA -- The paperwork for Title II federal funds from the U.S. Forest Service has been completed, and county personnel who maintain the parks will get bac…
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Junk in the Trunk successful on first attempt, Manning says
The Lake Hamilton Fire and Rescue Department's first "Junk in the Trunk" fundraiser, held Saturday at Station No. 2, was a success, according to board Vice Pre…
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Village Board votes 4-2 to pursue two-tiered assessment increase
HOT SPRINGS VILLAGE -- The Hot Springs Village Property Owners' Association Board of Directors voted 4-2 Wednesday before a standing-room-only crowd to let pro…
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Diamondhead residents hear solid financial report at annual meeting
DIAMONDHEAD --Diamondhead POA Treasurer John Porter said Saturday that even though the POA is below budget for the fiscal year, the cash balance is $404,000, u…
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Investigation: Apartment fire started on third floor
The origin of the July 16 fire that destroyed a 24-unit building in Village Square Apartments, 200 Lakeland Drive, has been narrowed down to the third floor of…
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Fire board OKs loan for ladder truck
The Lake Hamilton Fire and Rescue Board of Directors signed a loan to purchase a 1996 E-1 Hurricane ladder truck for $200,000, plus $750 in closing costs, at i…
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Key West Gala raises $47,000 for ACS
The "Summer in Hot Springs -- Key West Style" gala held Saturday night at the Arlington Resort Hotel & Spa raised more than $47,000 for the American Cancer…
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Village board president talks assessments
HOT SPRINGS VILLAGE -- Board members and the staff of the Hot Springs Village Property Owners' Association have received hundreds of emails from members with c…
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Board looks at enterprise goals, objectives
HOT SPRINGS VILLAGE -- The Hot Springs Village Property Owners' Association Board of Directors reviewed a list of enterprise goals and objectives at Wednesday'…
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Peick residence an office and home rolled into one
HOT SPRINGS VILLAGE -- Nestled in lush greenery, Dana Peick's home, designed by Larry Brocaw, is one of four distinctive residences featured in the 2014 Harmon…
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HSV board split over assessment system
HOT SPRINGS VILLAGE -- The seven members of the Hot Springs Village Property Owners' Association Board of Directors had divided opinions Wednesday on the propo…
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Water savings allows Norman to purchase dump truck
NORMAN -- The city of Norman recently purchased an Army surplus dump truck using the savings it realized from refurbishing its water system, which was formerly…
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Village board to hold final debate on assessment issue today
HOT SPRINGS VILLAGE -- The Hot Springs Village Property Owners' Association Board of Directors will make final adjustments today to the proposed two-tiered ass…
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Village officials debate possibility of new pool complex
EDITOR'S NOTE: This is the fourth in a series of interviews with Hot Springs Village Property Owners' Association Chief Operating Officer and General Manager D…
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Balboa Beach Project reflects community spirit
EDITOR'S NOTE: This is the third in a series of interviews with Hot Springs Village Property Owners' Association Chief Operating Officer and General Manager Da…
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New programs add value to Village's appeal
EDITOR'S NOTE: This is the second in a series of interviews with Hot Springs Village Property Owners' Association Chief Operating Officer and General Manager D…
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Long-range plan to add value to undeveloped areas of HSV
EDITOR'S NOTE: This is the first installment of an interview with Hot Springs Village Property Owners' Association Chief Operating Officer and General Manager …
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Woodworkers trailer project raises funds for Christmas toy drive
HOT SPRINGS VILLAGE -- Members of the Village Woodworkers are putting the finishing touches on a customized wooden camper trailer, built in the teardrop style,…
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Library continues to grow on heels of Johnson's legacy
GLENWOOD -- The Bainum Library and Learning Center will celebrate its third anniversary at its current location in November.
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Hamilton reflects on 45 years of service at Levi Hospital
In November, Flo Hamilton will retire from Levi Hospital's accounting department after 45 years of service, nearly half the time the renowned facility has been…
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Cancer patient training to climb Mount Whitney to place parents' ashes at summit
HOT SPRINGS VILLAGE -- Jeff Crowe is a man on a mission.
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More than 500 residents hear report on Village future financing
HOT SPRINGS VILLAGE -- More than 500 people attended the first of two town hall meetings on a proposal to raise some assessments Wednesday afternoon in Woodlan…
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Basecamp outdoor recreation programs meet with success
HOT SPRINGS VILLAGE -- Coordinating outdoor activities beyond golf was one of the initial goals set by David Twiggs upon his arrival one year ago as the chief …
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Water project expansion planning on schedule
MOUNT IDA -- The Montgomery County Regional Public Water Authority plans to expand its service to customers in five areas outside the Mount Ida city limits and…
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Village board approves assessment proposal timeline
HOT SPRINGS VILLAGE -- The Hot Springs Village Property Owners' Association Board of Directors approved a timeline for the proposed assessment increase on Wedn…
