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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
‘A lot of stuff going on’: Racing Festival of the South culminates with Arkansas Derby Saturday
Sports Sentinel Record

‘A lot of stuff going on’: Racing Festival of the South culminates with Arkansas Derby Saturday

It may be a three-day race weekend at Oaklawn, but The Racing Festival of the South will have no shortage of excitement.

Mar 28, 2026
Hot Springs to dedicate final piece of Lake Ouachita supply project
Business Sentinel Record

Hot Springs to dedicate final piece of Lake Ouachita supply project

The April 6 ribbon cutting for the new water treatment plant will culminate what's been called the largest infrastructure project in the 150 years since Hot Springs incorporated.

Mar 28, 2026
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Renegade’s run: Pletcher nabs sixth Derby win, eyes Kentucky

Renegade’s run: Pletcher nabs sixth Derby win, eyes Kentucky The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

Mar 28, 2026
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Sports KARK

Renegade wins 2026 Arkansas Derby

Renegade wins 2026 Arkansas Derby KARK

Mar 28, 2026
Renegade wins 2026 Arkansas Derby
Sports KARK

Renegade wins 2026 Arkansas Derby

HOT SPRINGS, Ark. — After a hotly contested race, Renegade emerged as the winner of the 2026 Arkansas Derby at Oaklawn on Saturday. The horse is owned by Robert & Lawana L. Low and Repole Stable, trained by Todd Pletcher, and ridden by jockey Irad Ortiz Jr. Renegade entered the race with 3/2 odds to [...]

Mar 28, 2026
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Education National Today

Trailblazers host National Park College in Saturday doubleheader

Trailblazers host National Park College in Saturday doubleheader National Today

Mar 28, 2026
Hot Springs man allegedly hanging on stop sign, yelling at cars, arrested on drug charges
Crime & Public Safety Sentinel Record

Hot Springs man allegedly hanging on stop sign, yelling at cars, arrested on drug charges

A Hot Springs man reportedly homeless after a recent fire who was allegedly "hanging onto" a stop sign and yelling at passing vehicles was arrested early Saturday on felony drug charges.

Mar 28, 2026
Doorbell camera leads to arrest of neighbor for alleged burglary
Crime & Public Safety Sentinel Record

Doorbell camera leads to arrest of neighbor for alleged burglary

A homeowner's doorbell camera led to the arrest Sunday of his next-door neighbor for allegedly burglarizing his house and stealing his mattress earlier this month.

Mar 28, 2026
Watkins Park first in Hot Springs to feature splash pad
Community Sentinel Record

Watkins Park first in Hot Springs to feature splash pad

David F. Watkins Memorial Park will be the first of the city's 19 parks with a splash pad, the newest feature for the 811 Park Ave. location a dilapidated motel once occupied.

Mar 28, 2026
UPDATE: Hot Springs issues burn ban, joins Garland County ban
Local News Sentinel Record

UPDATE: Hot Springs issues burn ban, joins Garland County ban

Garland County and the city of Hot Springs are both under a burn ban as of Thursday morning.

Mar 28, 2026
Police log
Crime & Public Safety Sentinel Record

Police log

MARCH 23 Ouachita Behavioral Health, 125 Wellness Way, reported a theft of a money order for a rent payment.

Mar 28, 2026
WATCH | Junior Gardeners grow at Garvan Woodland Gardens
Sports Sentinel Record

WATCH | Junior Gardeners grow at Garvan Woodland Gardens

Garvan Woodland Gardens continued its Junior Gardeners program on Wednesday, inviting young participants to tend to seedlings planted in earlier sessions and planting a number of seeds.

Mar 28, 2026
Road rage allegedly leads to battery at gas station; suspect arrested
Crime & Public Safety Sentinel Record

Road rage allegedly leads to battery at gas station; suspect arrested

A Hot Springs man was arrested on a felony battery warrant Tuesday morning stemming from allegations that he attacked another man at a local gas station earlier this month following a road rage encou…

Mar 28, 2026
Man arrested on felony drug charge following routine traffic stop
Crime & Public Safety Sentinel Record

Man arrested on felony drug charge following routine traffic stop

A routine traffic stop Monday evening resulted in the arrest of a passenger in the vehicle on felony and misdemeanor drug charges after a search by Hot Springs police.

Mar 28, 2026
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Crime & Public Safety malvern-online.com

Thursday Night Wallace Street Shooting Under Investigation

Thursday Night Wallace Street Shooting Under Investigation malvern-online.com

Mar 28, 2026
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Weather Legacy

Michael "Mike" Howard Obituary (2026) - Hot Springs, AR - A Natural State Funeral Service & Crematory

Michael "Mike" Howard Obituary (2026) - Hot Springs, AR - A Natural State Funeral Service & Crematory Legacy

Mar 28, 2026
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Sports thv11.com

Arkansas Derby weekend draws thousands to Hot Springs for horse racing

Arkansas Derby weekend draws thousands to Hot Springs for horse racing thv11.com

Mar 27, 2026
Oaklawn, racing fans ready for Arkansas Derby
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Oaklawn, racing fans ready for Arkansas Derby

HOT SPRINGS, Ark. – The team at Oaklawn has been preparing year-round for the biggest day of horse racing in Arkansas, and one of the biggest races in the country. "We start prepping for the Arkansas Derby the day after the last derby. It takes an army. It's an everyday process. There’s a lot of [...]

Mar 27, 2026
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6 Sonora Way, Hot Springs Village, AR 71909

6 Sonora Way, Hot Springs Village, AR 71909 Realtor.com

Mar 27, 2026

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