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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…
Hot Springs board’s rezone, condemnation put homes on different paths
Different futures appear in store for two turn-of-the-century homes that were on the Hot Springs Board of Directors' April 7 agenda.
Building permits
March 13 Mike Williams Construction, 104 Creekview Court, $53,600, rebuild collapsed back porch with roof, 994 square feet.
WATCH | Kansas photographer Aaron Patton visits Hot Springs for national photo project
Members of the Hot Springs community participated in a Kansas photographer's cross-country national photo project on Friday.
Narrow street complicates development of lot near Hot Springs Memorial Field
The Hot Springs Board of Directors approved a rezoning request Tuesday that will allow more single-family homes to be built on a parcel north of Hot Springs Memorial Field.
WATCH | Eat Hot Springs: Hideaway Coffee Cafe owner talks comfort food, community
The Hideaway Coffee Cafe, located at 223 Woodbine St., recently reopened under new ownership, serving coffee and sandwiches, among other light fare.
Bonnie Spencer Swayze
Alliance Rubber Company Honors the Life and Leadership of Former President Bonnie Spencer Swayze
Levi Community Foundation to open inaugural grant cycle April 20
The inaugural public grant application cycle for Levi Community Foundation opens April 20.
WATCH | Hot Springs celebrates final piece of Lake Ouachita project
The city of Hot Springs cut the ribbon Monday morning on the first water treatment plant the city has opened in close to 60 years.
Bonnie Swayze, president of Alliance Rubber, dies at 72; niece tapped to lead
Bonnie Swayze, the owner of Alliance Rubber Co., died Tuesday night, the company confirmed Wednesday morning.
Joey Godoy of Deli Restaurant Group talks new Mexican eatery in former DONS location
Joey Godoy, owner of the Deli Restaurant Group, which comprises a number of eateries in central Arkansas, including Capo's Tacos and Rolando's Nuevo Latino, announced that he will open a new, upscale…
Fern and Fennel tea shop opens on Hobson Avenue
A brand new tea shop has arrived in Hot Springs.
Lakeside School Board approves bid to build new bus facility
The Lakeside School Board accepted a $3.1 million bid from Hill and Cox Corporation for the construction of a new bus depot.
Hot Springs’ Thompson leads Travs into home opener Tuesday
Hot Springs’ Thompson leads Travs into home opener Tuesday Hot Springs Sentinel Record
Hot Springs commission to consider new sign code next month
Advertising has changed since the city last updated its sign code more than 20 years ago, but a local sign company told the Hot Springs Planning Commission that outdoor advertising still has utility …
Building permits
MARCH 3 Carriage Custom Homes, 113 Spa Bridge Cove, $750,000, new construction: 4,500-square-foot single family residence.
WATCH | Woolly Hollow offers close-to-home adventure
Outdoor writer and photographer Corbet Deary is featured regularly in The Sentinel-Record. Today, Deary takes readers on a journey to Woolly Hollow State Park.
Hot Springs to dedicate final piece of Lake Ouachita supply project
The April 6 ribbon cutting for the new water treatment plant will culminate what's been called the largest infrastructure project in the 150 years since Hot Springs incorporated.
WATCH | Garland County Library board plans to move forward with new main library project
The Garland County Library Board of Directors on Monday discussed the next steps for a proposed new main library, weighing a potential bond initiative even as its bid for the former Majestic Hotel si…
New station requires Hot Springs Fire Department to change response map
The new fire station set to open later this spring on First Security Way required the Hot Springs Fire Department to redraw the boundaries of its response areas.