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Malvern man arrested on warrant for allegedly using device to forge checks
Crime & Public Safety Sentinel Record

Malvern man arrested on warrant for allegedly using device to forge checks

A Malvern man was arrested late Wednesday on a felony warrant stemming from allegations he was using a device in a Hot Springs hotel room to forge checks last year.

Mar 30, 2026
Recycling employee, accomplice arrested for allegedly defrauding employer
Crime & Public Safety Sentinel Record

Recycling employee, accomplice arrested for allegedly defrauding employer

A recycling company employee was arrested on a felony warrant Thursday stemming from allegations he helped an accomplice, who was also charged, defraud his employer in a scheme involving scrap metal.

Mar 30, 2026
Racing Festival of the South concludes today with $1.5M Arkansas Derby
Sports Sentinel Record

Racing Festival of the South concludes today with $1.5M Arkansas Derby

Doors open at 10 a.m. today for the final day of the Racing Festival of the South, which culminates with the 92nd running of the Grade 1 $1.5 million Arkansas Derby.

Mar 30, 2026
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Community Dignity Memorial

Jason Perdieu Obituary - Hot Springs, AR

Jason Perdieu Obituary - Hot Springs, AR Dignity Memorial

Mar 30, 2026
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Sports Hot Springs Sentinel Record

Renegade rocks to Arkansas Derby victory

Renegade rocks to Arkansas Derby victory Hot Springs Sentinel Record

Mar 29, 2026
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Oaklawn celebrates 90th Derby Day as Arkansas Derby winner eyes Kentucky glory

Oaklawn celebrates 90th Derby Day as Arkansas Derby winner eyes Kentucky glory KATV

Mar 29, 2026
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Amie Bishop: Wunderpus at The Big Chill

Amie Bishop: Wunderpus at The Big Chill Hot Springs Sentinel Record

Mar 29, 2026
Eat Hot Springs: Rolling Pit owner talks ribs, recommendations
Local News Sentinel Record

Eat Hot Springs: Rolling Pit owner talks ribs, recommendations

Rolling Pit BBQ, a barbecue food truck located at 5962 Central Ave., has served hickory-smoked meats to a dedicated base of returning customers and those passing through for nearly 17 years.

Mar 29, 2026
FanDuel donates $100K to Oaklawn Foundation for scholarships, senior programs
Sports Sentinel Record

FanDuel donates $100K to Oaklawn Foundation for scholarships, senior programs

FanDuel donated $100,000 to the Oaklawn Foundation to help support scholarships for Garland County students and other programs, the foundation announced Wednesday.

Mar 29, 2026
Little Rock woman arrested for alleged theft of over $2K from Best Buy
Crime & Public Safety Sentinel Record

Little Rock woman arrested for alleged theft of over $2K from Best Buy

A Little Rock parolee was arrested Tuesday on a felony warrant for allegedly shoplifting more than $2,000 worth of items from a Hot Springs electronics store last month.

Mar 29, 2026
Hot Springs man charged with felony assault, allegedly chased man with knife
Crime & Public Safety Sentinel Record

Hot Springs man charged with felony assault, allegedly chased man with knife

A local man was arrested Wednesday on a felony warrant stemming from allegations he chased another man with a knife while yelling racial slurs following a "road rage" incident last week.

Mar 29, 2026
WATCH | Garland County Library hosts annual Pokemon Day
Community Sentinel Record

WATCH | Garland County Library hosts annual Pokemon Day

The Garland County Library hosted its annual Pokemon Day celebration on Thursday, which took on added significance in light of Pokemon's 30th anniversary this year.

Mar 29, 2026
Garland County Extension Homemakers club donates food to 270 families
Entertainment Sentinel Record

Garland County Extension Homemakers club donates food to 270 families

The Garland County Extension Homemakers Yes We Can Club has provided enough canned goods and meal kits to help feed 270 local families since the start of the year, a news release said.

Mar 29, 2026
Police log
Crime & Public Safety Sentinel Record

Police log

MARCH 26 Gino A. Francioni reported thefts of a gray concrete planter and a Go Sports pool side game at 520 Prospect Ave.

Mar 29, 2026
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Hot Springs DAR chapter presents Good Citizen awards

Hot Springs DAR chapter presents Good Citizen awards Hot Springs Sentinel Record

Mar 29, 2026
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Entertainment Hot Springs Sentinel Record

Hot Springs/Hot Springs Village Symphony Guild hosts Williams-Spielberg film music lecture, performance

Hot Springs/Hot Springs Village Symphony Guild hosts Williams-Spielberg film music lecture, performance Hot Springs Sentinel Record

Mar 29, 2026
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Politics & Government Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

Arkansas Walk of Fame set to induct Dr. Jack Sternberg, late Terry Wallace

Arkansas Walk of Fame set to induct Dr. Jack Sternberg, late Terry Wallace Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

Mar 28, 2026
Fans old and new go to Oaklawn for the Arkansas Derby
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Fans old and new go to Oaklawn for the Arkansas Derby

Many fans showed up to Oaklawn to watch the Arkansas Derby including one fan named Jimmie Cash who had been going for about 30 years.

Mar 28, 2026
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Darlene Ziol Obituary (2018) - Hot Springs Village, AR - Smith Family Funeral Homes - Hot Springs

Darlene Ziol Obituary (2018) - Hot Springs Village, AR - Smith Family Funeral Homes - Hot Springs Legacy

Mar 28, 2026
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WATCH | Hundreds attend third No Kings rally in downtown Hot Springs

WATCH | Hundreds attend third No Kings rally in downtown Hot Springs Hot Springs Sentinel Record

Mar 28, 2026

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