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Hot Springs man killed in motorcycle wreck in Jefferson County
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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.

Apr 16, 2026
Mid-America Science Museum opening interactive dinosaur exhibit April 25
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Mid-America Science Museum opening interactive dinosaur exhibit April 25

Dinosaurs will return to Mid-America Science Museum starting April 25 with the exhibit "Expedition: Dinosaur."

Apr 15, 2026
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Josephine Tussaud Wax Museum in Hot Springs

Josephine Tussaud Wax Museum in Hot Springs Atlas Obscura

Apr 13, 2026
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Arthur "Honey" Ray Lee

Arthur "Honey" Ray Lee Legacy obituary

Apr 13, 2026
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Bridge Street LIVE returns to Hot Springs in June with new lineup of free concerts

Bridge Street LIVE returns to Hot Springs in June with new lineup of free concerts KARK

Apr 12, 2026
Bridge Street LIVE returns to Hot Springs in June with new lineup of free concerts
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Bridge Street LIVE returns to Hot Springs in June with new lineup of free concerts

HOT SPRINGS, Ark. — The Bridge Street LIVE concert series will return to downtown Hot Springs this summer with four weeks of free, live music. Now in its sixth year, the Thursday night concert series will take place throughout June in the Bridge Street Entertainment District. “Bridge Street LIVE is such a fun event, and [...]

Apr 12, 2026
Mid-America Science Museum receives AAM accreditation for the first time
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Mid-America Science Museum receives AAM accreditation for the first time

Mid-America Science Museum has earned its first accreditation from the American Alliance of Museums in its 47-year history.

Apr 12, 2026
Entertainment KARK

Life-size dinosaur exhibit roars into Hot Springs April 25

Life-size dinosaur exhibit roars into Hot Springs April 25 KARK

Apr 7, 2026
Life-size dinosaur exhibit roars into Hot Springs April 25
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Life-size dinosaur exhibit roars into Hot Springs April 25

HOT SPRINGS, Ark.- A new prehistoric adventure is coming to Hot Springs later this month. The Mid-America Science Museum will open its newest traveling exhibition, Expedition: Dinosaur, on Saturday, April 25, bringing life-size animatronic dinosaurs and hands-on learning experiences to visitors of all ages. The interactive exhibit, located in the museum's Hall of Wonder, will [...]

Apr 7, 2026
Hot Springs Village Rotary hears about Mystic Ozark Museum
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Hot Springs Village Rotary hears about Mystic Ozark Museum

HOT SPRINGS VILLAGE — The Rotary Club of Hot Springs Village recently heard from Layne Skinner, assistant director of Mystic Ozark Museum in Hot Springs, according to a news release.

Apr 7, 2026
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The Magic Springs Summer Concert Series Lineup is Here!

The Magic Springs Summer Concert Series Lineup is Here! Kicker 102.5

Apr 6, 2026
Retired veterinarian’s art featured at Blue Donut Gallery during Gallery Walk
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Retired veterinarian’s art featured at Blue Donut Gallery during Gallery Walk

The works of artist and retired veterinarian Dr. Gigi Gaulin will be exhibited at the Blue Donut Gallery, 430 Valley St., beginning with April's Gallery Walk today.

Apr 5, 2026
The Ringo Report: Arkansas Weekend Guide (April 3–5)
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The Ringo Report: Arkansas Weekend Guide (April 3–5)

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Looking for something to do this weekend? Here’s a look at some of the top events happening in central Arkansas from live music and comedy to movie screenings and a festival in Hot Springs. Top weekend picks More events across central Arkansas For more events happening around central Arkansas, visit the [...]

Apr 3, 2026
Garland County Reads 'Paws for Reading' Block Party set for April 6
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Garland County Reads 'Paws for Reading' Block Party set for April 6

Families across Garland County are invited to celebrate reading — and meet some friendly, four-legged friends — during the second annual Garland County Reads Block Party set for April 6 at the Garlan…

Apr 1, 2026
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Jose Artiaga

Jose Artiaga Sports Illustrated

Apr 1, 2026
WATCH | Hot Springs Parks and Recreation hosts Tikes, Trikes and Trails
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WATCH | Hot Springs Parks and Recreation hosts Tikes, Trikes and Trails

The Hot Springs Parks and Recreation department hosted the first of its two Tikes, Trikes and Trails events of the year Friday at Velocity Park, inviting families to enjoy a guided trail ride and giv…

Mar 30, 2026
Garland County Extension Homemakers club donates food to 270 families
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Garland County Extension Homemakers club donates food to 270 families

The Garland County Extension Homemakers Yes We Can Club has provided enough canned goods and meal kits to help feed 270 local families since the start of the year, a news release said.

Mar 29, 2026
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Hot Springs/Hot Springs Village Symphony Guild hosts Williams-Spielberg film music lecture, performance

Hot Springs/Hot Springs Village Symphony Guild hosts Williams-Spielberg film music lecture, performance Hot Springs Sentinel Record

Mar 29, 2026
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Charlotte N. Martin Obituary | Roller Funeral Homes | Benton, AR

Charlotte N. Martin Obituary | Roller Funeral Homes | Benton, AR Tribute Archive

Mar 26, 2026
HSDFI to screen ‘Time and Water’ at Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts April 8
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HSDFI to screen ‘Time and Water’ at Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts April 8

With the success of the past two years' screenings at the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts, the Hot Springs Documentary Film Institute will be screening a film by Oscar-nominated director Sara Dosa on Ap…

Mar 26, 2026

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