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Racing Festival of the South kicks off with Hot Springs Stakes
Racing Festival of the South kicks off with Hot Springs Stakes Daily Racing Form
Stars of Yesterday: Looking Back at Best Arkansas Derby Winners
Stars of Yesterday: Looking Back at Best Arkansas Derby Winners americasbestracing.net
Lake Hamilton School District approves $700K in raises to boost recruitment, retention
PEARCY — The Lake Hamilton School Board on Monday approved new salary schedules for the 2026-27 school year, committing more than $700,000 in raises as the district works to stay competitive in recru…
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HOT SPRINGS IRIS SOCIETY TO HOLD PRE-SHOW MEETING The Hot Springs Iris Society, one of the area's oldest clubs, will hold its annual pre-show meeting at 2 p.m. Sunday at Transportation Depot, 100 Br…
Hot Springs man claims self-defense in alleged assault of 72-year-old grandmother
A Hot Springs man was arrested early Thursday after allegedly assaulting his 72-year-old grandmother and reportedly claimed he was "just defending himself."
‘Couldn’t have gone better’: World’s Shortest St. Patrick’s Day Parade a success
The First Ever 23rd Annual World's Shortest St. Patrick's Day Parade was "a success," Visit Hot Springs CEO Steve Arrison said Thursday.
Hot Springs man ‘had a bad day,’ arrested for allegedly fleeing officers
A Hot Springs man who allegedly fled from Hot Springs police, prompting a high speed pursuit, was arrested late Thursday and reportedly told officers he fled because he "had a bad day."
Hot Springs hotels and businesses gearing up for Arkansas Derby
Hot Springs hotels and businesses gearing up for Arkansas Derby KARK
Michael Misch Obituary (2026) - Hot Springs Village, AR - Caruth Village Funeral Home
Michael Misch Obituary (2026) - Hot Springs Village, AR - Caruth Village Funeral Home Legacy
Sunday results for Oaklawn Park in Hot Springs
Sunday results for Oaklawn Park in Hot Springs Magnolia Reporter
Arkansas Storm Team Blog: Record-smashing Sunday heat
In Sunday's sweltering, above-average heat, many communities broke their daily high temperature records for the day (March 22). These sites include Little Rock, North Little Rock, Pine Bluff, Hot Springs, Russellville, Harrison, Mountain Home, and Texarkana.
8 Best Lakeside Towns in Arkansas
8 Best Lakeside Towns in Arkansas WorldAtlas
Bricklin decision: Arkansas Derby, or Hot Springs Stakes?
Bricklin decision: Arkansas Derby, or Hot Springs Stakes? Daily Racing Form
Deputies arrest suspect in two armed robberies using taxis for transportation
A Hot Springs man who allegedly committed armed robberies in the city and county early Tuesday while utilizing local taxi cabs to get around was arrested on multiple warrants Wednesday.
Police log
MARCH 18 Walmart Neighborhood Market, 1544 Malvern Ave., reported a theft of merchandise.
Oaklawn pledges $100K to support University of Arkansas’ SMASH program
Oaklawn has pledged $100,000 to support the annual Students Mastering the Art of Southern Hospitality, or SMASH, program at the University of Arkansas, a news release said.
Eat Hot Springs: Higdon Square Cafe owner talks dumplings, teamwork
Higdon Square Cafe, located at 706 Higdon Ferry Road, serves Southern comfort food to a dedicated local following and visitors to Hot Springs.
Committee recommends Majestic Village concept to Hot Springs board
A crystal museum orbited by shops and restaurants, and fronted by a prominent water feature, outscored the Garland County Library's mixed-use concept at Wednesday's Hot Springs Board of Directors wor…
WATCH | ‘Our Greatest Hits’: EAST Conference celebrates 30 years of student innovation
EAST Conference 2026 is bringing thousands of students, educators and community partners to the Hot Springs Convention Center this week to spotlight three decades of student-driven innovation and ser…
Hot Springs Housing Authority discusses voucher freeze, tiny homes
More than 100 housing choice vouchers have not been reissued as a result of the voucher freeze the Hot Springs Housing Authority has been under for parts of two years, it said Monday.