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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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About the Cover . . . 

November 29, 2025

“Holiday Cheer”  Tree Decor by Shelley MacGibbon | The Mood Floral Co.  We are so very thankful to Shelley MacGibbon of The Mood Floral Co., whose creativity and generosity bring such beauty to our holiday season. She designed a stunningly decorated tree that graces our December cover, and we appreciate that she graciously allowed us to photograph it. The ornaments and accents came from her eclectic shop, a place filled

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DON’T YA KNOW? 

November 29, 2025

By David Malcolm Rose  Many years ago, I went up into the Ozark Mountains to have my fortune read. The seer sat in a chair facing me and scanned my aura by holding her hand up, palm outward, and moving it in a hypnotic circle in front of me. She punctuated nearly every statement by saying, “Don’t ya know.” It was not a question but an observation.   She revealed that

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Edgar Cayce’s Spiritual Legacy Lives On 

November 29, 2025

Edgar Cayce.  In 1931, Edgar Cayce began delivering a series of readings that outlined practical steps for achieving genuine spiritual growth. A dedicated group of individuals collaborated with Cayce to study, apply, and reflect on these teachings. Their shared experiences and insights were eventually compiled into lessons and published as A Search for God (ASFG), Books I and II.   The Hot Springs Search for God Study Group meets 5:30 –

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Christmas Parade December 8 

November 29, 2025

Join the Oaklawn Rotary Club of Hot Springs for a festive evening of dazzling lights, joyful music, and community spirit at this year’s parade. The theme is ”Toy Trains & Candy Canes,” so expect to see creative floats inspired by classic holiday toys and sweet treats, and catch the Arkansas Diamonds Arena Football players sitting in as Grand Marshals.  Mark your calendars for Monday, December 8, at 6:30 PM and bring the whole family to

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Broadway Meets Pocket Theatre with She Loves Me 

November 29, 2025

Bonnie Maisen and Trae Warner star in “She Loves Me.” Photo: Katie Potts  Directed by David Fleming and Adam Maisen, the Pocket Community Theatre production of She Loves Me will run December 5–7 and 12–14, featuring Friday and Saturday performances at 7:00 PM, and Saturday and Sunday matinees at 2:00 PM.  Set in a 1930s European perfume shop, She Loves Me, the beloved Broadway musical that inspired You’ve Got Mail

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Stadium Story: Who Was Lakeside’s Chick Austin? 

November 29, 2025

Senior Rams take the field behind Coach Chick Austin, Fall 1976. Photo provided by John Utley.  By Lana Pierce Ever inquisitive, my 12-year-old son recently asked if I knew why Lakeside Football Field is named after “Chick Austin.” I’d never even noticed, but down the rabbit hole I went.   A phenom on the football field and the basketball court, Chick was just built different. Playing both sports, he made his name

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The Gala: Art Nouveau Honors Ashley Campbell Carter 

November 29, 2025

Ashley Campbell Carter received the Arts Ambassador Award at the 2025 Gala.  The Hot Springs Area Cultural Alliance’s (HSACA) The Gala: Art Nouveau was a dazzling success, transforming the Arlington Hotel Crystal Ballroom into an elegant celebration of creativity, community, and style. Guests arrived in red-carpet fashion for a night filled with live music, immersive art, couture, and luxury inspired by the flowing beauty of the Art Nouveau era.  One

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Music Box Lounge-Comedy at its Best, Raising Funds for Jackson House! 

November 29, 2025

Get ready for a hilarious and heartwarming night of laughter! You’ll laugh, you’ll be uplifted, and you’ll walk out filled with holiday cheer.  Bring the whole family and celebrate the season with this festive performance at the Music Box Lounge, playing live December 12.   Come ring in the Holidays with Jackson House and Music Box Lounge — you won’t want to miss it! Doors Open @6:00 PM. Show starts @7:00

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Winter Wonder on Ouachita Avenue: Side-town Prepares for Small Business Shoppers this Season  

November 29, 2025

By Lana Pierce “We didn’t even know about Ouachita Avenue!” The phrase is repeated by tourists and locals lately. Those who’ve been familiar with the stretch of Sidetown over the years often note, “It’s so … different!”  Yes and no. Ouachita, the historic commercial corridor connecting Central Avenue to West Grand, reminds me of what downtown used to feel like: nostalgic, friendly, free of chain stores and chintz. But as new

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Avoiding Stress Eating During the Holidays 

November 29, 2025

Plan ahead to help prevent stress eating over the holidays.  By Alison Crane Stress eating is real, and the holidays can magnify that response. Our brains associate pleasurable activities, like enjoying a piece of cake with friends and family or the types of foods served at holiday gatherings, with happiness. High sugar and high fat foods possess an addictive quality and are known as hyperpalatable or appealing, which can make them

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Master Gardeners: Caring for Poinsettias  

November 29, 2025

Keeping a poinsettia healthy and happy in a pot indoors in the winter is relatively easy.  By Laura MyersDuring the winter holiday season, many people decorate their homes with poinsettias. The vibrant red and green of a poinsettia go well with traditional holiday decor. Interestingly, the red parts that everyone loves are not flower petals but are actually bracts, which are modified leaves. The true flowers are the tiny yellow

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