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Single Parent Scholarships Open January 1 for Spring 2026 

January 1, 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 

January 1, 2026

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 

January 1, 2026

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 

January 1, 2026

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 

January 1, 2026

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 

January 1, 2026

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 

January 1, 2026

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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