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CHI St. Vincent Well-Being Hub set to open downtown today CHI St. Vincent Hot Springs is set to start a "slow launch" of its new Well-Being Hub today in downtown Hot Springs.The hub, located in a converted downtown storefront at 231 Central Ave., will be the... October 5, 2018

Grier reflects on 50 years in show business Pam Grier, one of the featured guests at the third annual Spa-Con, discussed her career in film and television and what it takes to succeed in show business during a panel at the Hot Springs Conventio... September 24, 2018

Lineup announced for 2018 documentary film festival The Hot Springs Documentary Film Festival on Thursday announced its official selections for this year's short and feature documentary films. The 2018 festival, presented by Mountain Valley Water, begi... September 21, 2018

DeLuca's Pizzeria to relocate DeLuca's Pizzeria in uptown Hot Springs is preparing for a big move to a more central location next month. News of the location change comes just over a year and a half after DeLuca's was named the be... September 16, 2018

Career Training Institute preps students for real world possibilities Arkansas Career Training Institute in downtown Hot Springs is one of only eight comprehensive rehabilitation centers in the United States and is leading the charge locally in providing vocational trai... September 15, 2018

Voters decide museum bond issue today Mid-America Science Museum officials hope at least 1,000 more ballots are cast today as city residents visit the polls to either approve or deny a $2 million bond issue that would fund a 7,000-square-... September 11, 2018

Restoration project preserves iconic Jesus mosaic Considered by many as a gateway into downtown Hot Springs, the iconic Jesus mosaic featured on a First United Methodist Church building along Central Avenue is receiving a much-needed makeover after o... September 9, 2018

Corps sends out call for safety on last water holiday of year Many water enthusiasts will take to area lakes this weekend to celebrate Labor Day and enjoy one last water-based recreational outing of the year.With no reported major accidents or water-related fata... September 1, 2018

Cabinet shop owner to reopen next week McClain's Custom Cabinets plans to reopen for business next week, less than a week after the company's building was engulfed in flames following a reported lightning strike Wednesday evening, its owne... August 31, 2018

CRYSTAL RIDGE: Moonshine distillery to bring tourism, jobs to Hot Springs Hot Springs is widely known for its history of gangsters and gamblers in the early 1900s, but less is said about the illegal manufacture of moonshine during Prohibition from 1920 through 1933. Prohibi... August 30, 2018

SAMARITAN MINISTRIES: Annual Fundraiser dinner set for Sept. 22nd An annual fundraising dinner will be held in September for Christian-based rescue mission Samaritan Ministries, which will use the proceeds to support its daily operations and carry on with constructi... August 25, 2018

ArDOT director addresses projects The Interstate Rehabilitation Program approved by voters in 2011 has allowed just under $1 billion in work on Arkansas' interstates, and the Arkansas Department of Transportation hopes to institute a ... August 23, 2018

MYSTERY DRESS: Bodice sparks search for owner A local woman is researching the back story of the bodice of a beaded wedding dress that mysteriously washed up on the banks of Hot Springs Creek in July. Linda Claiborne moved to Hot Springs 20 years... August 22, 2018

Aeronautics director touts importance of aviation Aviation is a key component of the economy of the state of Arkansas, enabling the state's businesses to connect with markets throughout the U.S. and the world, Jerry Chism, director of the Arkansas De... August 21, 2018

Superheroes to benefit Tri-Lakes CASA Caped crusaders will take over Convention Boulevard in September to raise funds and awareness on behalf of abused and neglected children in the court system.Tri-Lakes CASA is partnering with Visit Hot... August 20, 2018

Officials tout benefits of Mid-America Museum bond project Mid-America Science Museum’s proposal to expand by 7,000 square feet would make it the largest venue for science exhibits in the state and allow national exhibits and new educational resources to come... August 16, 2018

Officials tout benefits of Mid-America Museum bond project Mid-America Science Museum's proposal to expand by 7,000 square feet would make it the largest venue for science exhibits in the state and allow national exhibits and new educational resources to come... August 16, 2018

Rotary aims to double clubs by '25 Rotary International is looking at doubling the number of its clubs worldwide by 2025, according to its district governor.Rotary International District Governor Dennis Cooper addressed the Hot Springs... August 13, 2018

RC Flying Club gears up for Model Aviation Day Members of the public who are interested in the hobby of flying radio-controlled model aircraft can learn how to do so safely and responsibly alongside members of the Hot Springs Radio Control Flying ... August 6, 2018

Folk duo to perform at library Fayetteville-based folk duo Still on the Hill will present the final performance in their "Still a River" concert series at the Garland County Library.The show, made up of story songs that document li... August 5, 2018

MAKING A DIFFERENCE: Dixon talks gaps in services, community connectivity The city's gaps in resources for women in transition, the need for additional community support and advocacy and her own personal desire to help others is what led Esther Dixon to begin her journey on... July 24, 2018

'The Soul of Arkansas' to open at convention center in October "The Soul of Arkansas," an exhibit of 40 paintings by internationally recognized artist Longhua Xu, will open in October at the Hot Springs Convention Center. The north concourse of the convention cen... July 20, 2018

Report recaps county's 'impressive' year in 2017 Tourism in Arkansas increased impressively in 2017 over 2016, with over 3 million visitors spending nearly $800 million in Garland County alone, ranking the county second in the state for total travel... July 13, 2018

Dedication ceremony honors Webb Center director The front room of the Webb Community Center will be named in honor of the center's executive director, William "Bill" Watkins, during an upcoming dedication ceremony.The center, located at 127 Pleasan... July 10, 2018

Hot Springs Documentary Film Festival launches July fundraiser The Hot Springs Documentary Film Festival is hosting a fundraising campaign this month with the goal of raising $20,000 by July 31, Jennifer Gerber, the festival's executive director, announced Monday... July 5, 2018

Arkansas Heart Hospital food truck makes debut at Hot Springs clinic Arkansas Heart Hospital's food truck, Food From the Heart, made its first stop in Hot Springs on Thursday where executive chef Coby Smith served up fresh, homemade Japanese ramen bowls in the parking ... June 29, 2018

'Soft opening' set for Garvan Tree House The public will get its first look at the Garvan Woodland Gardens Tree House, a fanciful but educational structure suspended within the Evans Children's Adventure Garden, on Saturday, June 30.The "sof... June 20, 2018

Raines to speak at inaugural Vegas MobWorld Summit Robert K. Raines, Hot Springs author, historian and founder and director of The Gangster Museum of America in downtown Hot Springs, will speak this weekend at the inaugural MobWorld Summit in Las Vega... June 11, 2018

McClard's Bar-B-Q A hometown favorite since 1928, McClard's Bar-B-Q is celebrating 90 years in business this year, and it all began with two people, Alex and Gladys McClard, and their passion for people and good barbec... May 27, 2018

Heels to Hammers event helps families in need Through the end of the week, women in Hot Springs will participate in the construction of two Garland County Habitat for Humanity homes through the organization's Heels to Hammers event, formerly know... May 15, 2018

Restore Hope Alliance to address recidivism, foster care Gov. Asa Hutchinson will be in Hot Springs on Thursday to help Restore Hope Arkansas Inc. launch the initiative in Garland County to address prison recidivism and the child foster care crisis, and the... May 13, 2018

Grieving mom runs in 50 national parks to honor daughter When Gil Schaenzle lost her only child, 21-year-old daughter Anna Rose, to neuroendocrine tumors cancer, she devised a plan to honor her daughter that would not only help nurture her broken heart, but... May 13, 2018

OCC provides 'safe haven' for children The Ouachita Children's Center takes in 250 children a year who may be homeless, abused or neglected, or with other problems that need help, Mark Howard, who recently took over as OCC executive direct... May 9, 2018

'Southwest angel' goes above the call of duty The family of a Hot Springs man who was killed in a car wreck Tuesday on Highway 70 east has stepped forward to tell the story of their "Southwest angel," an airline representative who went above and ... May 5, 2018

Priceline CEO names HS No. 1 emerging travel city The CEO of Priceline named Hot Springs the No. 1 emerging travel destination in the United States during a "CBS This Morning" interview on Friday.Following Hot Springs on the list is Cleveland, in sec... May 5, 2018

Downtown celebrates 100th business since Majestic fire The Greater Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce celebrated the 100th new business to open in the downtown area since the 2014 Majestic Hotel fire with a special ribbon cutting at Vault, a highly anticipat... May 4, 2018

Malco Theatre to host free event for Medicare recipients Medical Benefit Solutions, UnitedHealthcare Insurance Company and magician Maxwell Blade are teaming up to present a free member appreciation event at the Malco Theatre for Medicare recipients.From 1:... April 29, 2018

AGFC tags fish for $100K challenge The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission on Friday tagged the fish that will be released into lakes Hamilton and Catherine next week for this year's $100,000-plus Hot Springs Fishing Challenge.The sevent... April 28, 2018

First lady advocates for center, children Arkansas first lady Susan Hutchinson said Thursday that the need for centers like the Cooper-Anthony Mercy Child Advocacy Center became evident to her when a friend confided in her about her own story... April 20, 2018

Stubby's location to open 'very soon' Locally owned restaurant Stubby's BBQ is preparing to expand this year with a second location inside Magic Springs Theme & Water Park, though it won't be ready as early as was anticipated.A news r... April 19, 2018

Stubby's BBQ opens location inside Magic Springs Magic Springs Theme & Water Park announced Monday that Stubby's BBQ will expand with a second restaurant location inside the park, with doors opening for business on Saturday."Stubby's is a classi... April 17, 2018

The Hope Movement to host inaugural fundraiser The Hope Movement, a nonprofit post-rehab recovery program for women, is set to host its inaugural fundraiser, Season of Hope Movement, on May 4.The event will be held from 6-8 p.m. at Hot Springs Cou... April 15, 2018

CCMC names coordinator for Getting Ahead program Cooperative Christian Ministries and Clinic has appointed Dian Glover as the new coordinator for its Getting Ahead classes.According to a news release, Getting Ahead is a program designed by aha! Proc... April 12, 2018

Ouachita youth council to present child abuse conference The Ouachita Area Youth Council will present a free conference, "Child Abuse Prevention & Intervention: Moving from Awareness to Action," in an effort to keep the conversation going about the prev... April 11, 2018

Artist's exhibit highlights 1918 flu pandemic As this year marks the centennial anniversary of the influenza pandemic of 1918, local artist and historian John S. Polk has created an exhibit showing the effects of the pandemic on the people of Ark... April 10, 2018

Sutton selected to showcase work in ASO Designer House Award-winning Hot Springs interior designer Sandy Sutton will once again showcase her work in the Arkansas Symphony Designer House this year.All in the name of children's education, the Arkansas Symph... April 9, 2018

Funeral home takes new approach to services Caruth-Hale Funeral Home has taken a new approach to funeral planning by taking its personalization services to new levels never before seen in Hot Springs.Two years ago, Robert Arledge, the funeral h... April 8, 2018

Brain Drain: Magic Springs ready to open for 40th anniversary season The media got its first look at Magic Springs Theme & Water Park's first new thrill ride in 10 years, Brain Drain, a 13-story tower drop ride, on Wednesday. The park opens for its 40th anniversary... April 5, 2018

Museum recreates city's illegal gambling years In its heyday, Hot Springs was known as the site of the largest illegal gambling operation in the United States, and the city made national headlines in 1967 when Arkansas State Police and the Federal... March 29, 2018

Memorial tree honors World War I veterans Garland County is sponsoring a World War I memorial tree to honor the Arkansans who served during the Great War.A dedication ceremony was held Monday at the Garland County Veterans Memorial and Milita... March 20, 2018

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