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National Park College Presents the Seventh Annual Student Art Exhibition 

Last year’s student art exhibition was a great success. The 2026 exhibition includes many first-time artists.  By Maribeth Bueche  National Park College will present the Seventh Annual Student Art Exhibition, April 13-17, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.  The Student Art Exhibition showcases students’ work in the college’s Art and Digital Media Arts programs, featuring drawings, paintings, digital art, sculpture, and multimedia projects. For many students, this is their first public show, marking an exciting

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Find Your Joy at the Library during National Library Week 

Bea with her very own Garland County Library Card.  By Annie Gerber What brings you joy? Whether it is cozying up with a new story, learning new skills, gathering with the community, or something else, you can find your joy at the Garland County Library.   National Library Week, April 19-25, 2026, is a time to celebrate the many ways libraries bring people together, spark imagination, and support lifelong learning. First celebrated

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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