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AMP’D UP: Reimagining the Future in 2026: Viktoria Modesta & the New Shape of Possibility 

January 1, 2026

Viktoria Modesta challenges traditional ideas of beauty and ability, transforming her prosthetic into a powerful expression of identity, creativity, and the future of self-design. —photo by Propela Limited  By Rick Bontkowski, A new year invites more than resolutions; it invites reinvention. January is a moment to question old definitions and imagine what the future could look like if we stop accepting limits that were never meant to be permanent. Few artists

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Low Key’s POV Film Fest Promises Diverse Array of Films 

January 1, 2026

Start your year with POV Fest, celebrating its 19th year.  The 2026 Persistence of Vision Film Festival (POV Fest) will take place January 9-11, 2026, at the historic Arlington Resort Hotel & Spa.  Celebrating its 19th year, POV Fest has evolved from a single screening of Arkansas-made short films into a three-day cinematic celebration featuring an impressive array of short films from the region, alongside award-winning and noteworthy films from

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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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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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Churchill’s Fine Cigars Lights Up the Holidays in New Location 

November 29, 2025

Stop in and browse Churchill’s extensive selection of cigars.  As the holiday season approaches, Hot Springs’ premier destination for premium hand-rolled cigars, Churchill’s Fine Cigars, is ready to help enthusiasts celebrate Christmas and ring in the New Year. After 19 years in business serving the community, the established purveyor of premium tobacco has moved and invites patrons to visit its impressive 300 square-foot walk-in humidor at its new location.  Many

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Bitty Martin’s New Novel Will Be Released in March 

(L to R) Johnette Connelly Taylor, niece of “Killer Wife” first victim, Joe Connelly; Evaline Rowland Connelly (no relation to Johnette), sister of the third victim, Don Rowland; and Bitty Martin, author.  Bitty Martin has completed her second Hot Springs true crime, Killer Wife: The True Story of Bonnie Connelly and the Men

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Master Gardener Plant Sale and Garden Show 

Thousands of plants will be for sale at the Garden Show.  Save the date – Garland County Master Gardeners will be holding their annual Plant Sale and Garden Show one day only on Saturday, April 25, from 9 AM to 4 PM at the Garland County Fairgrounds. Entry is free

Master Gardeners: Springtime is just around the Corner… 

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