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Single Parent Scholarships Open January 1 for Spring 2026 

ASPSF recipient Kim Osborn receives her fall 2025 scholarship at a ceremony hosted in Hot Springs. Kim is working toward an associate degree in radiologic technology at National Park College. —photo J&L Photography  Arkansas Single Parent Scholarship Fund (ASPSF) will open its Spring 2026 application period on January 1 for single mothers and fathers seeking financial support for higher education. The application is available at   aspsf.org/scholarships. The deadline to apply is

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Lighten the Load and Begin Anew 

By Peggy Lindsey The New Year brings promise . . . an opportunity to start fresh with a clean slate. We set goals and resolutions with hopes for a better and brighter year. A new cycle begins in 2026, not only in January, but within every month, every day, every moment. And we are invited to walk in a brand-new direction.  But with any great journey, we must decide what we

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Lagniappe Unveils “Wearable Art” at Oopera Exclusive Trunk Show 

Sip & Shop: Exclusive “Wearable Art” by Oopera.  Prepare to see rain in a whole new light. Oopera, the leader in fine-art inspired outerwear, is proud to announce an exclusive first-look Trunk Show featuring the entirety of their highly anticipated Spring Collection.This isn’t just a fashion show; it’s a Sip & Shop celebration of “wearable art.” Guests are invited to be the very first to experience the full range of

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Oaklawn Foundation Opens 2026–27 Scholarship Applications 

Oaklawn’s 2025-2026 scholarship recipients. — submitted photo.  The application window for the 2026–27 Oaklawn Foundation Scholarship program opens Friday, January 2, and closes Friday, February 20, at 11:59 PM. The scholarship program provides financial support for Garland County residents pursuing undergraduate, graduate, or postgraduate studies at accredited institutions. Scholarship applications are available online at arcf.org/oaklawnscholarship.  Administered by the Hot Springs Area Community Foundation, the Oaklawn Foundation Scholarship is available each

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Master Gardeners: Mistletoe – Facts and Fable 

Mistletoe – a Christmas holiday tradition.  By Vivian Walz  According to horticulturist Gerald Klingman, there are over 900 species of mistletoe worldwide. Elms are a common host to this obligate parasite (meaning it must be with its host or it will die), but mistletoe may also be found on any number of deciduous trees.  It is fairly easy to identify. It grows only on living trees by absorbing water and minerals to survive. These

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Turn Cleaning into Caring: A Quick Guide to Local Winter Donations 

Your pre-spring cleanout can benefit local nonprofits and the individuals in our community who depend on their services.  By Lana Pierce Pack up the ornaments. Sweep up the confetti. Now comes two months of cold weather and a return to routine. The infant weeks of 2026 offer many of us the time—maybe even the motivation—to spring into cleaning before the first blooms return. In these frigid months, we can bolster that

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Mardi Gras in the Spa Brings a New Community Celebration to Town 

Expect live music, costume contests, activities, food trucks, and loads of fun at Mardi Gras in the Spa.  A brand-new community celebration is coming to Hot Springs with the launch of Mardi Gras in the Spa, an all-ages festival designed to bring locals and visitors together for a day of music, costumes, food, and fun — all while supporting a meaningful local cause.  Scheduled to take place Sunday, February 15,

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About the Cover . . .  “ARKANSAS DIAMONDS” Photographer – Jeremy Rodgers 

Thriving Under Pressure:  Arkansas Diamonds Manager Lauren Hatten Discusses the Team’s Success and Goals  By Lana Pierce Fans (and future fans) of the Arkansas Diamonds: Tune in! Arkansas’s best indoor arena football team, established in Hot Springs as the “Wiseguys” before expanding this year, the Arkansas Diamonds are bringing back the hard-hitting entertainment. The sport’s

Yoga: Benefits of Mermaid Pose 

Can you tell where this mural is located? The First person to snap a selfie in front of the same mural and text it to 501-651-0545 will receive a free drop-in class! Photo by Missy Conry & Melissa Stevens  By Missy Conry & Melissa Stevens Yoga offers countless opportunities to build strength, improve flexibility, and create

Happy 150th Birthday, Hot Springs!  

Each person attending the birthday gala will receive this special commemorative coin.  Hot Springs’ 150th birthday gala will be held August 11 in Horner Hall at the Hot Springs Convention Center. Funds generated by the celebration will be given to the Garland County Historical Society.  “Although our city’s history goes back hundreds of years

Melissa Carper Will Open Inaugural Birding Festival of the South 

Singer Melissa Carper. — Courtesy Visit Hot Springs  Melissa Carper, the nationally acclaimed country singer with deep ties to Arkansas and a profound commitment to nature, will open the inaugural Birding Festival of the South Presented by Oaklawn Hot Springs, with a concert October 8 on Bridge Street in downtown Hot