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Inaugural public service award set The inaugural Excellence in Public Service Award will be presented to Dick Antoine in May to recognize him for his decades of service and contributions to the city of Hot Springs.The award will be pre... March 18, 2018

Humane Society plans fundraiser The Garland County Humane Society will hold its fourth annual Race to the Rescue fundraising event at 6 p.m. March 27 at Froggy's, 1834 Airport Road.All proceeds from ticket sales and the silent and l... March 18, 2018

Packed weekend expected in Spa City Few, if any, hotel rooms are left unoccupied in Hot Springs, as what could be the city's busiest weekend in history has finally arrived.The Valley of the Vapors Independent Music Festival kicked off i... March 17, 2018

Gangster Museum home to new baseball gallery A baseball gallery opening inside downtown Hot Springs' Gangster Museum of America should pique the interest of history buffs and fans of the sport as it reveals some Hot Springs history from long ago... March 16, 2018

Fountain Lake man receives bicycle from anonymous donor A Fountain Lake man received an anonymous life-changing donation on Tuesday at Ouachita Behavioral Health & Wellness.For three years, Jonathan Smith has received mental health treatments at the fa... March 9, 2018

Spa City could see 'busiest weekend' Hot Springs could be looking at its busiest weekend in the history of the city March 16-18, according to Steve Arrison, CEO of Visit Hot Springs.The entire month of March is shaping up to be a lively ... March 8, 2018

Nonprofit uses concrete to fund cancer research, support For six years, the nonprofit organization Concrete Cares has been fighting cancer "one yard at a time" through concrete-related fundraising events, including one in Hot Springs this weekend.Concrete C... March 6, 2018

Oaklawn UMC breaks ground After years of discussion and planning, ground was broken last week for Oaklawn United Methodist Church's new Family Life Center, to be located next to the fellowship hall at 216 Higdon Ferry Road. Th... February 20, 2018

National Park College receives art collection National Park College received a generous donation of art from the Allen Tillery family this month, a collection of 47 original pieces by contemporary artist Shwan Ziwar.According to his website, Ziwa... February 18, 2018

HSNP superintendent announces retirement After a 25-year career with the National Park Service, 14 of those in Hot Springs, Josie Fernandez, superintendent of Hot Springs National Park, announced on Wednesday that she will retire at the end ... February 15, 2018

ADH offers free flu shots The Arkansas Department of Health announced Thursday that it is offering free flu shots at all Local Health Units in the state, with no out-of-pocket cost for patients, regardless of their insurance s... February 9, 2018

'Profitable' turnout for Chocolate Festival More than 700 people gathered in the name of chocolate on Super Bowl Sunday for the 14th annual Chocolate Festival at Embassy Suites Hot Springs -- Hotel & Spa, according to Cooperative Christian ... February 7, 2018

Gerber named permanent film festival executive director After eight months of service to the Hot Springs Documentary Film Festival as interim director, Jennifer Gerber has stepped into the role as the festival's permanent executive director.Under Gerber's ... February 4, 2018

Chocolate lovers unite for charity Chocolate lovers will unite for charity on Sunday at the 14th annual Chocolate Festival, a fundraiser benefiting Cooperative Christian Ministries and Clinic.The festival will be held at Embassy Suites... February 2, 2018

United Way of the Ouachitas names new executive director Arkansas native Sarah Fowler has stepped into her new role as United Way of the Ouachitas executive director following the retirement of former director Jane Browning.As executive director, Fowler wil... January 27, 2018

'Mayor of Arkansas' The self-proclaimed "mayor of Arkansas" touted the importance of tourism in the state Monday in Hot Springs. Jim Dailey, Arkansas tourism director for the Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism, spo... January 23, 2018

CHI St. Vincent promotes physician Dr. Doug Ross, of Hot Springs, has been promoted to senior vice president and chief medical officer of the CHI St. Vincent system.Ross previously was vice president of medical affairs for CHI St. Vinc... January 21, 2018

Closing of Belle Arti marks end of an era It was the end of an era in downtown Hot Springs when Belle Arti Italian Ristorante said its final goodbyes to the city on Jan. 14 after over 20 years in business.The restaurant, located at 719 Centra... January 20, 2018

Community steps up to serve, supply warming center With brutally cold temperatures settling in the city, St. Luke's Episcopal Church at 228 Spring St. once again opened its doors to serve as a warming center for those in need of a place to escape the ... January 17, 2018

Pet-friendly recreation offered in Hot Springs Whether arranging a week-long vacation to Hot Springs or just a one-day outing, traveling with pets requires extra planning. When leaving a pet behind is not an option, the pet is a service animal, or... January 15, 2018

Regions representative talks counterfeit money, cash handling Oaklawn Rotary Club members got a lesson in counterfeit awareness on Monday. Leslie Rosales, a financial wellness relationship manager at Regions Bank, spoke to Rotarians at their weekly meeting at Th... January 9, 2018

Arkansas Shorts returns to Malco The historic Malco Theatre, for the first time since 2008, will host Arkansas Shorts: A Night of Short Film, beginning with an opening reception at 4 p.m. today. A decade ago, the festival was a mostl... January 6, 2018

Christmas for Kids grants wishes Santa came early again this year for some of the community’s children at the 32nd annual Christmas for Kids event, held Thursday at the Hot Springs Convention Center. What started with 40 children at ... December 22, 2017

United Way executive director set to retire As United Way of the Ouachitas celebrates its centennial year, the nonprofit's executive director Jane Browning prepares to bid farewell after three years of service to the organization. She is set to... December 15, 2017

'Loving Vincent' to screen in Spa City A screening of "Loving Vincent," the world's first fully oil painted feature film, will be presented in Hot Springs for a one night special engagement on Dec. 28 at The Maxwell Blade Theatre of Magic,... December 15, 2017

Sister City Foundation launches program The Hot Springs National Park Sister City Foundation said Wednesday it has selected Erin Holliday to participate in the first Sister City Artist Exchange between Hot Springs and Hanamaki, Japan.Hollid... December 14, 2017

Sister City Foundation launches program The Hot Springs National Park Sister City Foundation said Wednesday it has selected Erin Holliday to participate in the first Sister City Artist Exchange between Hot Springs and Hanamaki, Japan. Holli... December 14, 2017

Blade ready to open new theater tonight After 14 months of renovations and six weeks of rehearsal, master illusionist Maxwell Blade has finally returned home to his roots at the historic Malco Theatre with what he considers "the best show I... December 8, 2017

Handmade Holiday Shop opens For six years, local residents have enjoyed Handmade Holiday Shop, the annual pop-up store filled with one-of-a-kind art and handmade items made exclusively by local artisans.The term "pop-up store" r... November 25, 2017

Local merchants gear up for Small Business Saturday Shoppers are expected to "shop small" today for the eighth annual Small Business Saturday, a program launched by American Express in 2010 to support local merchants. During last year's Small Business ... November 25, 2017

The Witness returns to roots for fundraiser The Witness, Arkansas' only passion play, will return to its roots to present the production to the Hot Springs community benefiting Teen Challenge of Arkansas on Dec. 2 in Horner Hall at the Hot Spri... November 24, 2017

'Massive' turnout for chili cook-off A "massive" crowd turned out Monday night for the 15th annual Tom Daniel Holiday Chili Cook-Off at the Exchange Street Parking Plaza, Suzanne Tucker, event organizer, said Tuesday.Though the total mon... November 22, 2017

Stephens wins 2018 Governor's Arts Award The Arkansas Arts Council recently announced that Hot Springs artist Richard Stephens is among the eight recipients of the 2018 Governor's Arts Awards.For 27 years, the Governor's Arts Awards program ... November 20, 2017

United Way: Coming together for the common good Worldwide, United Way came to fruition in Denver, Colo., in 1887 after a group of religious leaders recognized a need for action and came together for the greater good of the community to form an orga... November 19, 2017

United Way: The heart of Hot Springs, volunteerism United Way of the Ouachitas Executive Director Jane Browning has worked in the nonprofit sector for 45 years, having lived and worked across the country from Maryland to Washington, D.C., to Chicago t... November 19, 2017

What's next? United Way looks to next 100 years As 2017 marks the centennial anniversary of United Way of the Ouachitas, the organization is now looking forward to the next 100 years. What's next?In 2015, United Way of the Ouachitas performed a yea... November 19, 2017

Tour company owner talks business, history The story of the city of Hot Springs and its rich, and sometimes bizarre, history is being told countrywide by one local resident, Gina Martin, founder and vice president of Little Rock Tours and Trav... November 14, 2017

'Great turnout' for Baron's Ball Over 400 guests filled Horner Hall at the Hot Springs Convention Center on Saturday for Levi Hospital's annual benefit gala, the Baron's Ball.Following the theme of "An Evening at Moulin Rouge," atten... November 7, 2017

Spa City Blues Society in hot water after event The 21st annual Hot Springs Blues Festival held on Labor Day weekend this year featured a stellar lineup of blues performers, but less than stellar attendance numbers, Spa City Blues Society President... October 18, 2017

The Hope Movement Desiree Skeya, executive director of The Hope Movement, a program that helps women move forward from a lifestyle of addiction, shared her story with Oaklawn Rotary Club Monday during its weekly meetin... October 17, 2017

Coleman recalled as key to Sister City Program Clifton Coleman Jr., a local humanitarian who played an integral role in the city's Sister City Program, died unexpectedly on Wednesday at the age of 66.A teacher, mentor, and musician, Coleman was kn... October 14, 2017

Brown, Pennington newest Walk of Fame inductees The Arkansas Walk of Fame will induct baseball great Arthur David Pennington and hometown hero Adam Brown next weekend. The ceremony will be held at 11 a.m. Oct. 14 at the Five Star Dinner Theater, ... October 8, 2017

Davi to headline film festival's closing night The Hot Springs Documentary Film Institute announced Thursday that it has secured actor and singer Robert Davi to close out the 2017 Hot Springs Documentary Film Festival, which runs Oct. 6-15 at the ... September 15, 2017

Bikers roll in for open rally The sound and smell of motorcycle exhaust and the sight of leather riding gear fills the city of Hot Springs this weekend as the 12th annual Hot Springs Rally takes over Convention Boulevard and the d... September 9, 2017

Corps urges boat safety over Labor Day weekend As boaters prepare to head out on the water for the last major boating weekend of the year, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers urges everyone to exercise extreme caution on the water."We have been very ... September 1, 2017

Hale on track to reopen Hot Springs Mayor Pat McCabe and his wife, Ellen, signed a lease with the National Park Service on Friday to reopen the Hale Bath House as the first, and only, boutique hotel in Hot Springs National P... August 26, 2017

Museum eclipse party draws large crowd Garland County residents looked to the sky on Monday in hopes of getting a glimpse of the first full-blown solar eclipse to sweep the U.S. from coast to coast in nearly a century. The Hot Springs area... August 22, 2017

Library recalls solar eclipse glasses The Garland County Library is urging patrons not to use the library-issued solar eclipse glasses to view the sun or the upcoming eclipse on Monday.Amazon alerted the library over the weekend it has no... August 16, 2017

$50,000 treasure found in Hot Springs A family of four from Kilgore, Texas, is $50,000 richer after finding a treasure hidden in Hot Springs by a Minneapolis author and publisher by following clues from his novel released earlier this yea... August 15, 2017

EMS group visits Spa City for conference The Hot Springs Convention Center is hosting the Arkansas EMT Association's annual EMS conference this week, beginning today through Sunday.AEMTA is a nonprofit association dedicated to providing educ... August 3, 2017

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