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Hot Springs woman arrested for fourth DWI after behavior at traffic light
A Hot Springs woman was arrested early Friday on a felony count of driving while intoxicated, her fourth offense, after a Hot Springs police officer observed her behavior at a traffic light.
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APRIL 13 Lolita Slaughter reported a case of identity theft at 550 Files Road involving a fraudulent Social Security card.
Hot Springs woman arrested for alleged threats to torture, kill law enforcement officer
A local woman was arrested Friday for allegedly making threats to kill and torture, including "slow castration," against a law enforcement officer, with some of the threats reportedly posted on socia…
Malvern man arrested for assault after alleged ‘road rage’ incident
A Malvern man was arrested in Rockport Monday following an alleged "road rage" incident that reportedly began in Garland County, where he "displayed" a firearm to another motorist.
Hot Springs man faces felony battery charge after allegedly attacking mother
A Hot Springs man was arrested on a felony battery charge Sunday night after allegedly attacking his mother and throwing multiple items at her head.
WATCH | Arkansas students compete at SkillsUSA state conference
Students from across the state converged on the Hot Springs Convention Center Tuesday to compete at the Arkansas SkillsUSA State Conference.
Hot Springs man killed in motorcycle wreck in Jefferson County
A Hot Springs man was killed Friday night in Jefferson County in a one-vehicle wreck on his motorcycle, according to an Arkansas Department of Public Safety fatality report released Wednesday.
Drug Task Force arrests former Garland County public defender on multiple drug charges
A local attorney and the former chief public defender for Garland County, until he was fired last year, was arrested early Wednesday morning on multiple felony drug charges by the 18th Judicial Distr…
ASMSA senior among Arkansas candidates for Presidential Scholars program
Arkansas School for Mathematics, Sciences, and the Arts student Micaela Collver, a senior from Greenbrier, has been selected as a candidate for the U.S. Presidential Scholars Program, according to a …
Historic marker honoring Mamie Phipps Clark to be unveiled Friday
An historic marker honoring Hot Springs native Mamie Phipps Clark, a renowned psychologist and civil rights trailblazer whose "groundbreaking research helped dismantle segregation in America's public…
Hot Springs felon arrested after fleeing traffic stop, allegedly tossing gun on roof
A Hot Springs felon allegedly armed with a gun was arrested Tuesday following a routine traffic stop after fleeing the scene and tossing the gun onto a roof, where it was later recovered, as he ran.
Hot Springs man sentenced to probation for fleeing police, crashing into truck
An intoxicated driver who fled from Hot Springs police in 2024 and crashed into another vehicle, injuring the driver, was sentenced to five years probation and four months in jail after a one-day jur…
Mobile command vehicle gives Garland County more capabilities
The county plans to debut the mobile command vehicle it purchased last year at next month's Garland County Quorum Court meeting.
WATCH | City Manager Bill Burrough touts Hot Springs’ progress in 2025
With the city set to celebrate its sesquicentennial this year, Hot Springs City Manager Bill Burrough said there is 150 years of "rich history," but leadership still needs to continue to look forward.
Garvan Woodland Gardens visitors set to experience art installation April 17-22
Garvan Woodland Gardens is inviting the public to witness the installation of what it calls a "once-in-a-generation artistic experience."
UA Board selects McDowell as new ASMSA director
The University of Arkansas Board of Trustees confirmed the selection of Derek McDowell as the next executive director of the Arkansas School for Mathematics, Sciences, and the Arts at a special-calle…
Lynn Hester (–2026) of Granite City, IL | Obituary
Lynn Hester (–2026) of Granite City, IL | Obituary RiverBender.com
Lynn Hester (1935–2026) of Granite City, IL | Obituary
Lynn Hester (1935–2026) of Granite City, IL | Obituary RiverBender.com
WATCH | Hot Springs Fire Department extinguishes blaze at Zac’s Place flea market
The Hot Springs Fire Department battled a blaze Tuesday at Zac's Place on West Grand Avenue, a former pizza restaurant and current flea market, which broke out on the roof as workers were repairing s…