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When Life Gives You Lemons…Follow Emma 

July 25, 2025

Emma Carrigan, Lemonade entrepreneur.  By Lana Pierce As ‘80s kids (pre-Interwebs, little supervision), our attempt at Lemonade Stand capitalism was rudimentary: we hoped somebody had a marker, some posterboard, and enough sugar to make yellow Kool-Aid.  Fast-forward to 2025, where the entrepreneurial efforts of pre-teens exceed expectations. Eight-year-old Emma Carrigan already has a savvy navigation of social media and a real penchant for Southern Lemonade, and it’s garnered plenty of attention. 

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Back to School: Buses, Breaks, and Busy Lives 

July 25, 2025

By Lana Pierce Every August, our roads change. New teachers, old friends, first-day photos – and school buses. But along with the excitement comes traffic, distractions, and hurried drivers. In Hot Springs, where the tangle of one-way streets, tricky intersections, and pedestrian traffic weave a dangerous mix, it is a time of year when driver focus is paramount.  Here’s what Garland County drivers must remember this school year:  • Flashing

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Tikes, Trikes & Trails – An Event for the Whole Family 

July 25, 2025

The FALL Tikes, Trikes, and Trails event will be held at Velocity Park, 325 Valley Street, on Saturday, September 27, from 10 AM to Noon.  Don’t have a bike? A limited number of bikes will be provided FREE at this event. You can also bring your skateboard, scooter, or wheelchair to join in the fun. All participants will receive a t-shirt, trail maps, and other free giveaway items (while supplies

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Ouachita Speaker Series Announces September Program 

July 25, 2025

Matuschka Lindo Briggs.  What do you know about how the Federal Reserve Board manages your money? There’s been so much in the news lately about how important the Fed is to the economy and ultimately affects all of us. The Ouachita Speaker Series has an exciting program in September that can enlighten the participants.  The Board welcomes Matuschka Lindo Briggs, Senior V.P. and Regional Executive with the Little Rock branch

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Black Ribbon Books to Host Unique Writing Experience 

July 25, 2025

Become part of a collaborative writing project. Photo courtesy of Bai Mros.  Black Ribbon Books is hosting a unique creative writing experience, beginning August 1 and ending October 31. Participants have the opportunity to co-create a novel with other local residents and visitors to Hot Springs. This Community Collaborative Creation Project is open to all ages. There is no charge to participate.   Simply come to Black Ribbon Books (BRB), 239

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AFOTA Rebranded to Mid-South Music Festival 

July 25, 2025

Save the date for the Mid-South Music Festival – Oct. 17-18.  Southwest Arkansas’s biggest festival will have a new name and a new look in 2025. Festival coordinators are rebranding the Arkadelphia Festival of the Arts (AFOTA) to Mid-South Music Festival (MSMF), taking center stage in downtown Arkadelphia on October 17-18, 2025.   Named the Arkansas Festival and Events Association’s 2021 Best New Festival or Event, event coordinators hosted their most

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Toothapalooza Returns to Mid-America with Free Family Admission and Dental Screenings 

July 25, 2025

Toothapalooza features interactive oral health activities throughout the museum.  Mid-America Science Museum (MASM) will host its annual Toothapalooza event on Saturday, August 9, from 10 AM to 4 PM. Sponsored by Delta Dental of Arkansas, the event is designed to promote dental health ahead of the new school year. Toothapalooza features free dental screenings for children 17 years of age and under from 10 AM to 2 PM, along with

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Kitten Yoga: Fundraiser for Guardian Angels 

July 25, 2025

Guardian Angels – Yoga Fundraiser Stop in for yoga, to rescue, to donate, or just to hug a kitty.   The Local Art Entity proudly presents Kitten Yoga, a fundraiser for Guardian Angels Cat Rescue & Adoption Shelter of Hot Springs, AR. All funds raised go directly to the cat shelter, and adoption services will be available at the event.  Certified Ashtanga and Restorative yoga instructor, Amanda Mitchell, will lead a

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Know Your “Why” 

July 25, 2025

By Peggy Lindsey Life’s routine is often mundane as we go through the motions. At times these activities no longer feel good to us . . . we can become disinterested, or even anxious and resentful of them. When this happens, start asking yourself, “Why am I doing this?” Dig deep as you ponder this question. Maybe you won’t have a good reason, or maybe you will discover what you are

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Volunteers Needed For the 34th Annual Hot Springs Documentary Film Festival 

July 25, 2025

Join the team of dedicated volunteers at this year’s Hot Springs Documentary Film Festival (HSDFF), October 10 -18. They have a variety of roles available across the festival, including: theater attendants, airport transportation drivers, selling concessions and merchandise, VIP Lounge attendants, box office sales, and more! The volunteers are on 4-hour shifts.  In addition to being a part of a world-class film festival and interacting with a community of film

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Master Gardeners: The Trials and Joys of Southern Magnolia 

July 25, 2025

The magnificent magnolia, with its large, shiny leaves and gorgeous, citrus-scented blossoms, can be found adorning many regions in the south.  By Sandy Morad When you think of the South, you think of the southern magnolia, that beautiful, stately, evergreen tree. The citrus scent of those magnificent blossoms fills the air in the spring. The trees are beautiful year-round with their big, shiny leaves. Kids love to climb them. Oh, joy!  The other side is

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Walking the Magnificent 110 Kilometer Camino de Santiago 

July 25, 2025

97-year-old Jesus welcomed Mary and Robert Zunick into Vilar de Donas, a 12th-century chapel. These are the original doors adorned with Romanesque Ironwork. Several tombs and headstones of the Knights of Santiago who guarded pilgrims on the walk are located inside the church. Photo courtesy of the Zunicks.  By Robert and Mary ZunickWe recently returned from one of the most meaningful experiences of our lives: walking the last 110 kilometers

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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