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Be Well Arkansas Offers Tips for Healthy Living

July 2, 2026

Whatever you want to be—a good parent, a great athlete, a role model, etc.—it all starts with being well. An active, healthy lifestyle is key. BeWellArkansas.org offers tips and support to quit smoking and address health conditions like diabetes and high blood pressure. It’s never too late to make decisions to help you be healthier. Including habits in your daily routine, like physical activity and a healthy diet, can improve your health and well-being

AMP’D UP: Rewriting the Story

July 2, 2026

Dr. Jokima Hiller with Sabrina, the superhero she created from her own journey of limb loss. By Rick Bontkowski Somewhere along the way, a prosthetic leg became a superhero. That sentence sounds impossible until you meet Dr. Jokima Hiller. Today, Sabrina lives inside the pages of two children’s books, Sabrina and Her New Shoe and Sabrina, The ShoeperHero. Young readers see an adventurous character overcoming obstacles with courage and curiosity. What

About the Cover . . .

June 3, 2026

“Moku Playland” Photo of Kate Zunick Courtesy of Hot Springs Sister City Kate Zunick relaxes in one of the most beloved features of the Moku Playland exhibit — a giant wooden “hot springs” tub filled with hundreds of smooth wooden balls inspired by the bubbling thermal waters of Hot Springs. Hidden somewhere among the balls is a special surprise: a uniquely shaped “chicken” ball that children and families love trying to spot during their

Yoga: Two Months at The Yoga Place

June 3, 2026

Where are we?” Missy Conry and Melissa Stevens By Missy Conry & Melissa StevensCan you spot where we took this picture? Take a selfie in front of the same mural and text to 501-651-0545 for a free drop-in class! You can also text us for hints if you need a clue. As we reflect on the past two months in our new studio location, we are overwhelmed with gratitude for the incredible support from

Registration Opens for 8th Annual Gudrun Mountain Bike Festival

June 3, 2026

Registration is now open for the Eighth Annual Gudrun Mountain Bike Festival on Hot Springs’ acclaimed Northwoods Trails. The mountain bike extravaganza annually attracts hundreds of bikers of all abilities to Northwoods, which has been voted the No. 1 trail system in Arkansas six times. There are events geared for professionals, novice riders, and beginners alike. This year’s Gudrun Festival is being moved to October 23 – 25, two weeks

TAROT: Choosing An Appropriate Spread

June 3, 2026

In Tarot, this is the Celtic Cross Ten-Card Spread. —photo by Steve Bonner. By Michelle Crandell There are many Tarot spreads, specific configurations of Tarot cards. Each spread provides insight into a particular problem or situation the seeker has in mind. The message a reading gives is determined by how many cards get used, where they are placed and the focus/intention of the reader and seeker Some typical spreads include: ONE CARD DRAW: Gives a

Signs: JUNE 2026: A Sacred Turning Point

June 3, 2026

By Chana Prince Greeting Fellow Travelers,  June 2026 arrives like a soft golden doorway between worlds — a month where the heart becomes wiser than the mind and intuition begins leading the way forward. Jupiter in Cancer opens currents of emotional healing, creativity, homecoming, and soulful connection, reminding us that tenderness is strength and love is a guiding force. Uranus entering Gemini awakens brilliant new ideas, unexpected conversations, and creative breakthroughs, while Saturn and

OBHAW, Scars & Stripes Partner to Serve Garland County Veterans

June 3, 2026

Michelle Kveum, OBHAW Clinical Director, and Jared Eakin, Executive Director of Scars & Stripes. Ouachita Behavioral Health & Wellness (OBHAW) and Scars & Stripes, Inc. have partnered to provide coordinated services for veterans in Garland County, combining clinical behavioral health care with case management, housing support, and benefits navigation. Veterans can contact either organization directly to access services. Services through Scars & Stripes are provided at no cost. Garland County is home to approximately 7,875 veterans, representing

Master Gardeners: Poison Ivy

June 3, 2026

Beware the Poison Ivy! Know your leaves. By Sharon Dent  Have you noticed poison ivy more than normal this year? It seems diffused. Not big clumps but scattered all over. If you come in contact with it, wash your hands and other affected areas within 15 minutes with dishwashing detergent. Do it again. For good measure, wash your hands often with dishwashing detergent even when you are not aware of encountering poison ivy.

You Are the Limit

June 3, 2026

By Peggy Lindsey Our childhood years contained many lessons of DOs and DO NOTs, forming our minds and hearts of what was acceptable, what was possible, and even what would make us worthy of love. Conformity was taught at the very beginning. Rarely were children encouraged to acknowledge their own uniqueness . . . to be a sovereign individual within a family or community. And now, many years later, we are

Preserving Hot Springs’ Swinging History

June 3, 2026

Wallace Stone was named the Historic Preservation Champion by the Hot Springs Metro Partnership. What makes a man buy an abandoned piece of property, close to the railroad tracks – a property that once housed an auto repair joint and machine welding shop, with the vision of creating an outrageously luxurious Airbnb, one that sleeps 42, an entire baseball team, and parents? Wallace Stone had the audacity to believe he could transform

Savvy Shopping at the Grocery Store

May 31, 2026

Planning meals before you head to the store allows time to consider your family’s schedule for the week and what they need nutritionally to keep going and growing. By Alison Crane Feeling the pinch at the grocery store? Being a savvy shopper can protect your pocketbook and your health. First, keep in mind that supermarkets are literally marketing machines. Years of research have resulted in a layout designed to keep you spending

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