March 2, 2024

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“Rainbow over West Mountain”  With sincere gratitude, we extend credit to Jeremey Rodgers for once again gracing us with a breathtaking photo.   His lens skillfully captured a mesmerizing rainbow arching over the Valley of the Vapors from West Mountain. We’re truly fortunate to have Jeremey share such a captivating perspective with us.  Richard Stephens’ layout deserves special mention as it brilliantly highlights the inherent beauty of the photo.   And let’s

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Civil Air Patrol: Serving Communities, Saving Lives, & Shaping Futures 

Cadets locate a simulated locator beacon in or around aircraft on the tarmac of Hot Springs Airport.  Founded in 1941, the Civil Air Patrol (CAP) is the official civilian auxiliary of the U.S. Air Force. They focus on youth development, aerospace education, and promoting general aviation. Their 5,400 aircrew and 34,000 emergency professionals conduct 90% of inland search and rescue missions in the U.S. and operate the world’s largest fleet

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Benefits of Standing Figure Four Pose 

In this photo, Karen Watson Reeves demonstrates Standing Figure Four Pose in front of a local March-themed mural. Photo by Fred Padilla.  By Karen Watson ReevesAs March rolls around here in Hot Springs, thoughts turn to all things green, specifically our unique and world-famous parade. Personally, my mind tunes in to green (a favorite color) and the number four, as in a four-leaf clover (a departure from the traditional three-leafed

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National Food Holidays 

March 9 is National Crab Rangoon Day.  By Eve VictoryAny social media peruser knows there is a “day” for just about everything – including food. However, did you know that every single day is a “national holiday” for a kind of food or ingredient?  How did this come about? Well, some of the “days” are legitimate. Presidents and even the Senate have proclaimed the inauguration of National Ice Cream Day

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From Almeda To Zilphia: Arkansas Women Who Transformed American Popular Song

By Erin WoodArkansongs, the award-winning syndicated radio program examining Arkansas people, places, and especially its music, celebrated its 25th year on February 18 at The University of Central Arkansas’s Windgate Center for Fine and Performing Arts.  With storytelling and musical entertainment by Arkansongs writer-host Stephen Koch, the program featured Arkansas musicians Almeda (aka “Granny”) Riddle, Jimmy Driftwood, Sippie Wallace, Levon Helm, Sister Rosetta Tharpe, Black Oak Arkansas, and many others. 

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Bitty Martin’s New Novel Will Be Released in March 

(L to R) Johnette Connelly Taylor, niece of “Killer Wife” first victim, Joe Connelly; Evaline Rowland Connelly (no relation to Johnette), sister of the third victim, Don Rowland; and Bitty Martin, author.  Bitty Martin has completed her second Hot Springs true crime, Killer Wife: The True Story of Bonnie Connelly and the Men

SIGNS: MARCH 2026 – Eclipse & Equinox: The Turning Point of March 2026 

By Chana Prince Greetings Fellow Travelers,   March 2026 carries powerful turning-point energy. The Total Blood Moon Lunar Eclipse in Virgo on March 3 brings emotional insight and practical clarity. Virgo asks for refinement—health, habits, work, and daily devotion come into focus. What feels messy now is ready to be organized with

Master Gardener Plant Sale and Garden Show 

Thousands of plants will be for sale at the Garden Show.  Save the date – Garland County Master Gardeners will be holding their annual Plant Sale and Garden Show one day only on Saturday, April 25, from 9 AM to 4 PM at the Garland County Fairgrounds. Entry is free

Master Gardeners: Springtime is just around the Corner… 

by Susan Koenig  Springs around the corner.Our excitement builds. Our need to dig in the dirt will soon be fulfilled. We’re planning our gardens and shopping seed catalogs. We’re preparing our pots and watching video blogs. We’re dreaming of the garden and buying seeds and plants, And figuring how to get rid of the squash bugs and ants! The sun’s rays