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Redefining Weight Loss at GLOW Arkansas 

Contact Lisa Arnold, RN-BSN, to set goals for a personalized plan.  At GLOW Arkansas, weight loss is about more than a number on the scale—it’s about confidence, vitality, and feeling comfortable in your own skin. For patients who have struggled with traditional dieting or inconsistent results, modern medical weight loss programs using semaglutide and tirzepatide offer a science-backed, personalized solution designed for real life.  Semaglutide and tirzepatide are advanced injectable

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Time Gremlins Will Bite 

By Alison Crane Thanks to the 1984 classic movie, Gremlins, most people are aware of the three core rules for caring for a Mogwai/Gremlin. The instructions are simple: keep them away from bright light, never get them wet, and never feed them after midnight. Breaking those guidelines brings chaos. When it comes to productivity, maintaining resolutions, or just about anything else we want or need to do; the time gremlins have

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

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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Lighten the Load and Begin Anew 

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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Turn Cleaning into Caring: A Quick Guide to Local Winter Donations 

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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About the Cover . . . 

“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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Edgar Cayce’s Spiritual Legacy Lives On 

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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Stop Static Before You Fuel 

Note where the Emergency Shut-Off button is located, where you regularly fill up.  By Lana Pierce If, as a child, you ever scooted your feet across the floor and zapped your classmate with a tiny finger-sized lightning bolt, then you might remember that it didn’t work too well in summer. But in winter—when dry meets cold and a static charge is built up in seconds—you could shock anyone within reach.  It

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Stadium Story: Who Was Lakeside’s Chick Austin? 

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

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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A Season of Glow and Gratitude 

Contact Lisa Arnold, RN-BSN, to set goals for a personalized plan.  As December settles in and the holiday lights twinkle, the team at Glow Arkansas Aesthetics is taking a moment to reflect with gratitude. This year has been one of growth, transformation, and radiant confidence — and it’s all thanks to the loyal clients and friends who continue to support and believe in the Glow mission.  “Every smile, every story,

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Avoiding Stress Eating During the Holidays 

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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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

SIGNS: MARCH 2026 – Eclipse & Equinox: The Turning Point of March 2026 

By Chana Prince Greetings Fellow Travelers,   March 2026 carries powerful turning-point energy. The Total Blood Moon Lunar Eclipse in Virgo on March 3 brings emotional insight and practical clarity. Virgo asks for refinement—health, habits, work, and daily devotion come into focus. What feels messy now is ready to be organized with

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… 

by Susan Koenig  Springs around the corner.Our excitement builds. Our need to dig in the dirt will soon be fulfilled. We’re planning our gardens and shopping seed catalogs. We’re preparing our pots and watching video blogs. We’re dreaming of the garden and buying seeds and plants, And figuring how to get rid of the squash bugs and ants! The sun’s rays