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September 3, 2026

“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 Arkansas’s own Brady Roseberry, chosen not just because the photo is fantastic, but because he embodies the spirit of our

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

September 3, 2026

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 means in a time of climate crisis. Case shows how caregiving—often invisible, gendered, and undervalued—is central to survival. She examines

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SEPTEMBER 2026: Harvesting a New Beginning 

September 3, 2026

Greetings, Fellow Travelers,   September 2026 brings a powerful invitation to refine, rebalance, and prepare for a new chapter. The New Moon in Virgo on September 11 encourages fresh beginnings through organization, healthier routines, practical choices, and attention to the details that create lasting change. It’s a beautiful time to plant seeds for greater wellness, efficiency, and purpose.  As the Sun moves into Libra and we reach the Autumn Equinox, the focus shifts

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Tikes, Trikes & Trails – An Event for the Entire Family!  

September 3, 2026

The Fall Tikes, Trikes, and Trails event will be held at Velocity Park, 325 Valley Street, on Saturday, September 19, from 12 P.M. till 2 PM. 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 the fun.  All participants will receive a t-shirt, trail maps, and other free giveaway items (while supplies last). Water

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Save the Date: 3rd Annual Hispanic Heritage Festival 

September 3, 2026

Ouachita Behavioral Health and Wellness invites the public to celebrate the 3rd Annual Hot Springs Hispanic Heritage Festival on Saturday, October 3 from 9 AM–1 PM at the Historic Hot Springs Farmers Market & Greenway Trail. Celebrate Hispanic culture through live music, folklórico dance performances, food, local vendors, and family-friendly activities.  In partnership with the Historic Hot Springs Farmers Market, located at 121 Orange Street, Hot Springs, this free community event brings together culture, tradition, and fun for all ages. Interested in becoming a vendor or

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Ouachita Children’s Center Has Help from Master Gardeners 

September 3, 2026

The raised beds at Ouachita Children’s Center are tended by students.  Several years ago, Garland County Master Gardeners built six raised beds at Ouachita Children’s Center (OCC), which is located at 339 Charteroak Street. Students housed at OCC helped put the soil in the beds and continue to assist in maintaining them. While students are being taught gardening techniques, the produce is utilized by the kitchen staff in the meals being prepared.  Due to funds recently provided by the Coleus Fund, repairs

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Master Gardeners: Bear’s Foot 

September 3, 2026

Bear’s Foot yellow blooms show up in mid- to late summer in clusters of two to five flower heads.  By Diane Arington Like most (every?!) gardeners, I love going to browse a good plant nursery. My personal favorite is Pine Ridge Gardens in Dardanelle, AR. One reason being they grow a plethora of native Arkansas plants.  In spring 2025, I came home with two Bear’s Foot plants (among others). Something about these little plants captured my

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Be Wise . . . Be Teachable 

September 3, 2026

By Peggy Lindsey There will always be more to learn. Maybe we are well beyond our years in school, and yet Life provides us all with a wide variety of classrooms. Our days are filled with opportunities to learn and grow . . . but are we willing?  Wisdom grows not from talking . . . it grows by listening, by opening up to other options, by being curious. And who are our teachers?

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Before Your Body Has to Shout 

September 3, 2026

This Fall, Start Listening to the Little Things  By Dr. Kurt Larsen, DC, F.I.C.S. Your body may be compensating long before it starts hurting—and you could be walking past the clues every day.  Fall puts everyone back on schedule. School, sports, meetings, and appointments return, but our own health often slips to the bottom of the list. Before adding another appointment, spend a week becoming curious about how your body moves. 

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Who Are the Students on the Sidelines? 

September 3, 2026

Lakeside High School Athletic Training Student Aides (ATSAs) and Head Athletic Trainer Benjamin Lewis, ATC, are part of Lakeside Sports Medicine, where students gain hands-on experience while exploring future careers in healthcare. Photo: Mandy Ballard Photography  By Benjamin Lewis, ATC  Under the Friday night lights, most eyes are focused on the field. But along the sideline, Lakeside High School  students are learning what it means to care for others. Lakeside’s Athletic Training

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Women’s Health Expo + Retail Therapy: A FREE Community Event 

September 3, 2026

The event is free and open to the public.  Women from across the region are invited to attend the second annual Women’s Health Expo + Retail Therapy, a free community event taking place Thursday, October 1, from 11 AM-7 PM at the Oaklawn Event Center, 2705 Central Ave., in Hot Springs.   Hosted by the Hot Springs Women’s Leadership Alliance (HSWLA) in partnership with Direct Surgical Care of Hot Springs, this one-of-a-kind event brings

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Hot Springs Children’s Dance Theatre Co. Announces Auditions for The Nutcracker 

September 2, 2026

Auditions for “The Nutcracker Ballet” are September 12.  The Hot Springs Children’s Dance Theatre Co. (HSCDTC) invites local dancers ages 4 and up to audition for its upcoming holiday production of the beloved classic, The Nutcracker. Inspired by E.T.A. Hoffmann’s original 1816 story, “The Nutcracker and the Mouse King,” this stunning production offers aspiring performers a unique opportunity to share the stage with guest professional dancers and gain invaluable experience in

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About the Cover . . .  

“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