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Oaklawn Scholarship Applications Due Feb. 18

Past Oaklawn Foundation Scholarship recipients. Registration ends Feb. 18. The 2025-26 Oaklawn Foundation Scholarship 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 application deadline of Tuesday, February 18, 2025, at midnight. Scholarship applications can be found online at arcf.org/oaklawnscholarship. Applicants

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The Diva of Hair Gives Back to the Community

Kimberly Owens-Anderson, The Diva of Hair. By Lana Pierce“Giving back to the community comes from the heart.” It’s the philosophy upon which Anso Divine Spa Inc., a 501(c)3 nonprofit, operates and the personal mantra of its founder, Kimberly Owens-Anderson. Making waves in Hot Springs, Anderson is best known locally for her indomitable spirit of giving back by offering free haircuts, hairstyles, and manicures to some of our town’s most deserving

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“Moku Playland”   Photo of Kate Zunick Courtesy of Hot Springs Sister City  Kate Zunick relaxes in one of the most beloved features of the Moku Playland exhibit — a giant wooden “hot springs” tub filled with hundreds of smooth wooden balls inspired by the bubbling thermal waters of Hot Springs.  Hidden somewhere among the

A One-of-a-Kind Wooden Play Experience Arrives in Downtown Hot Springs 

Moku Playland Pop-Up Opens June 1 with Interactive, Screen-Free Fun for Families  Families and visitors to downtown Hot Springs will have the opportunity to experience a unique style of hands-on play this summer as Moku Playland opens June 1 for a special month-long pop-up at 831 Central Avenue.  Open Thursday-Tuesday

World Championship Bathtub Races Set for June 6 

The Hot Springs Fire Department entry nears the finish line in the 2025 Running of the Tubs. — Courtesy Visit Hot Springs  The lineup is complete for the 2026 Stueart Pennington World Championship Running of the Tubs bathtub races through historic downtown Hot Springs. The race starts at 9 a.m. on Saturday,

Yoga: Two Months at The Yoga Place 

Where are we?” Missy Conry and Melissa Stevens  By Missy Conry & Melissa StevensCan you spot where we took this picture? Take a selfie in front of the same mural and text to 501-651-0545 for a free drop-in class! You can also text us for hints if you need a clue.  As we reflect