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“Jackson in the Garden”  by Susan Baker Chambers  We were just minding our own business when we heard some unmistakable growly-howly-whining.  Turns out Jackson—lounging in Susan’s garden—was feeling a little snubbed after Irma McLeod’s Black Flower landed the July cover. Equal time was in order. So, August is officially dedicated to the canine world, with none other than Jackson as our cover dawg.  From the looks of his pose, Jackson

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Why Am I Doing This? 

David Rose, artist and author.  By David Rose “The unexamined life is not worth living.” Socrates  “A wasted youth is better by far than a wise and productive old age.” Jim Steinman  I’m going to have to go with Jim on this one, and yet, as an artist, I do tend to examine my work, and that always leads to examining my life, and that always leads to the same question

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Allergen of the Month: Ragweed 

August is the peak month for ragweed pollen exposure, triggering sneezing, nasal congestion, and asthma in allergic individuals.  By Dr. Ruchit Rana Ragweed pollen is the major allergen for August in much of the United States and remains high through late September. Ragweed’s scientific name, Ambrosia, comes from the Greek word for “food or drink of immortality”, coined because of its resilience and abundance, whilst being able to sustain wildlife around it.

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Spa City Pride 2025: Faith, Family and Fun 

In the heart of Hot Springs, Pride Parade participants found friendship and fun and an evolving relationship between the community and the church and family dynamic.  By Lana Pierce Hot Springs is never short on events, festivals, fairs, or markets. If you didn’t know better, you might have mistaken this year’s Pride Walk and Festival as just another festival, but instead of livestock and rides, there were live performers and rainbows,

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“Brady Roseberry”  Featured at the Big Steam & Roots Music Festival Photography by Jay Hiatt  FIRST – Check out the Gallery Walk $250 Gift Card Giveaway on Pg. 4!  Hello, Hot Springs! As we lean into the autumn equinox, we’re celebrating with a burst of blues, hometown pride, and one seriously striking cover.  This month features

The Carework Project: Reckoning with Love, Labor, and the Living World  

By Jennifer Case  By Erin Wood  The Carework Project: Reckoning with Love, Labor, and the Living World is the third book by Conway resident and University of Central Arkansas creative writing professor Jennifer Case, released last month from Trinity University Press.   Combining elements of memoir, collage, interview, research, and cultural reflection, The Carework Project probes what care

Yoga: Benefits of Tree Pose 

Can you find this mural in downtown Hot Springs? Text a selfie in front of it to receive a free drop-in at The Yoga Place for any class in September. 501-651-0545. Photo by Missy Conry.  By Missy Conry & Melissa Stevens In yoga, balance is about more than simply standing on one

Fall Fashions Include Back-To-School Choices

The transition into autumn signals the busy back-to-school shopping season. As autumn approaches, style is taking a richer turn, and The Velvet Attic Boutique is bringing the season’s changing look to downtown Hot Springs. Their curated autumn lineup mixes seasonal colors, balances rich textures and versatile layers, and features transition-ready