Paul Wineland – Jackson House Photography by Pam Clark As we kick off our 33rd year of publishing, we’re honoring the spirit of volunteering, leadership, commitment to a cause, and giving back to the community. Paul Wineland, our cover feature, is a shining example of these qualities. His decision to volunteer stems from a desire to give back to Jackson House, an organization that once supported him. Thanks to Pam
Karen Watson Reeves demonstrates Apanasana Pose at Tiny Town on Whittington Avenue. Photo by Fred Padilla. By Karen Watson Reeves[Contributor’s note: 2025 begins our celebration of twelve years of The Yoga Place and nearly seven years of writing for The Springs Magazine—both reasons to revel. A goal of this article each month is to feature a different yoga pose in a different location in the Spa City area. While twelve
By Dr. Annie Xu Cervical cancer is the 4th most common cancer in women, and now one of the most preventable types of cancer. Nearly all cases of cervical cancer are linked to 12 specific strains of the human papillomavirus (HPV), a generally asymptomatic sexually transmitted infection. All vaccines are engineered to prevent infection; however, the HPV vaccine is the only vaccine that has been shown to prevent cancer due to
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
The Molly Ringwalds will present a free concert following the St. Patrick’s Day Parade in March 2025. Hot Springs’ favorite band, The Molly Ringwalds, will return March 17, 2025, to rock the crowd immediately following the First Ever 22nd Annual World’s Shortest St. Patrick’s Day Parade on 98-foot Bridge Street. “Fans love the Molly Ringwalds,” Visit Hot Springs CEO and parade founder Steve Arrison said. “They’ve kept crowds rocking at
The Eyes Have It. Potato on Canvas. $6 million, or Best Offer. By David Rose Recently a banana duct taped to a wall sold at Sotheby’s for over $6 million. I went into a panic. There were over $18 million worth of bananas on my kitchen counter, and I don’t even have a home security system. I hired round-the-clock security guards which made making my breakfast toaster tarts problematic. Just when
Paul Wineland, Jackson House Thrift Store Manager, directs donors to the drop-off location where all manner of donations are received and processed by volunteers. By Lana Pierce Paul Wineland remembers the fire as though it were last night. He heard the fire alarms. He ran from his apartment leaving behind his possessions, his car keys, even his clothes. He ran for his life into the dark winter night wearing shorts and
The 2024-2025 Oaklawn Foundation Scholarship recipients. Registration opens January 2, for the 2025-2026 program. The application window for the 2025-26 Oaklawn Foundation Scholarship program officially opens on Thursday, January 2, 2025. The program offers scholarships, ranging from $3,000 to $5,000, for Garland County residents pursuing undergraduate or graduate studies at accredited institutions. Students must submit all required materials, including proof of residency, a personal essay, transcripts, and references, by the
Photo of John Sullivan by Aaron Brewer Low Key Arts is pleased to present the first-ever Persistence of Vision Film Festival (POV Fest), formerly known as Arkansas Shorts, taking place January 3-5, 2025, at the historic Malco Theatre in downtown Hot Springs. POV Fest marks a significant evolution in the festival’s programming, celebrating 18 years of cinematic storytelling and community connection. What started as a single screening dedicated to showcasing
By Peggy LindseyInstead of the usual New Year’s resolutions, I invite you to consider a fresh approach in 2025. It’s a bold move . . . and perhaps a bit unfamiliar, but it’s a game changer. Living from the heart . . . That’s it? It sounds simple enough. But, can we do it? It’s not just about doing nice things for people. It’s about getting out of our thinking
Sprinkles, one of the four-legged members of Hot Springs Pet Therapy, visits Rachel Moore at The Springs of Red Oak. If volunteering is on your list of New Year’s resolutions, Hot Springs Pet Therapy (HSPT) has a fun and rewarding opportunity for you – and your dog! A not-for-profit organization, HSPT brings pets and people together as a form of therapy. Volunteer members take their temperament-tested dogs to visit the elderly
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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
