by Pam ClarkA big thank you to photographer extraordinaire Pam Clark for the delightful Santa photo! He’s waiting to meet you out at Garvan Woodland Gardens in Hot Springs. Wishing you a Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, a joyful Kwanzaa, and a blessed holiday season! (Did we cover all of them?) It’s been such a pleasure working with you all this year, and we’re truly grateful for your support and collaboration.
Curves in the right places: pear-shaped bodies promote better health than apple shapes. By Dr. Annie XuAs we wrap up 2024 for the history books, folks frequently focus on New Year’s Resolutions. One common resolution after a few months of feasting is weight loss. While planning for a healthier 2025, if your plans include shedding a few pounds, consider the following tips. Sticking to these tips can help you commit
While demonstrating Head to Knee pose, Karen Watson Reeves is hoping to convince Santa she’s on the Nice List. Photo by Fred Padilla. By Karen Watson ReevesNaughty or nice? How has it been with you this year? Which list will Santa find you on? If you are in disbelief mode (not in Santa, of course, but how can it even be December??) you might be experiencing a bit of stress
A recent delegation of Hot Springs students visited Hanamaki, Japan. Garland County students in grades 8–11 are invited to apply for the 2025 Sister City Student Delegation to Hanamaki, Japan. This exciting program offers a unique opportunity to experience Japanese culture firsthand through a homestay with local families, visits to schools, and cultural activities. Travel will take place in June of 2025. Hot Springs Sister City Applications are due by
Turtle Rush Band members, (l-r) Hunter Gonzales, Tony Mason, Benjamin Rush, and Dylan Kuchel. Local band, Turtle Rush. Slow and steady wins the race but for Turtle Rush, it’s been more of a cosmic journey. Hatched in 2012, the band has evolved over the years, growing from two members to four, and developing a unique sound that combines folksy lyrics with foot-stopping rhythm. Their frequent performances at music venues in
By Michael RanftAlpha-gal syndrome is a food allergy caused by a bite from a Lone Star tick. It can cause symptoms such as hives, itching, stomach pain, and diarrhea. There is no Western medical treatment as yet for this syndrome, but it can be managed by avoiding red meat and other products made from mammals. In serious cases, it can cause anaphylaxis and a visit to the emergency room. There
UAMS’s new hybrid approach to the treatment of opioid addiction will hopefully eliminate some of the negative stereotypes associated with using methadone to treat opioid use disorder. The drug methadone, commonly used to treat opioid addiction by detoxification and maintenance, requires daily visits to an outpatient clinic as well as countless counseling sessions and drug screenings. The intensive treatment also comes with a sense of stigma that can be more
Join the Park Avenue Community Association for a Holiday Potluck and celebrate several major improvements to Uptown. The Park Avenue Community Association (PACA) is thrilled to celebrate the installation of eight new historic-style streetlights going up starting this December, and the new flashing crosswalk signs making their way uptown, as well as securing the final round of funding for Hot Springs’s first public Splash Pad at David Watkins Park. PACA
The author returns a very frightened, confused dog to his owner. By Captain Lana Pierce About a month ago, my fire crew and I responded to a woman from out of state who wrecked her car on the interstate. She had no family nearby; she lost her phone in the wreck, and somewhere in her crashed car was a scared and angry cat. She’s one of hundreds of travelers on Arkansas
The Quapaw Prospect Historic District invites the community to its cherished Annual Luminary Display on Saturday, December 7, beginning at dusk. This time-honored tradition transforms the historic downtown Hot Springs district into a twinkling winter wonderland, showcasing the beauty and charm of the neighborhood. Stroll through the softly illuminated streets and experience the festive atmosphere that brings neighbors and visitors together. The glow of hundreds of luminaries will line the
The HS/HSV Symphony Guild is hosting a Yuletide Cheer Celebration December 8, immediately following the ASO Christmas in the Village Concert. The after-party will be in the Village Card Club across from the Woodlands Auditorium at Ponce de Leon Center. Come meet the Conductor and some of the musicians, enjoy heavy hors d’oeuvres, and shop at the silent auction. There will be a cash bar. Tickets are $25 per person
By Peggy Linsdey The holidays are filled with gatherings with those we hold dear, yet this can feel profoundly different after the loss of a loved one. Instead of joy, the season can bring a sense of absence, longing, and sorrow. Yet, even amidst grief, it is possible to find true moments of light, connection, and meaning. Honor your emotions. You can’t shut down your grief, but you can make room
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(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
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
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
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
