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Jamarion McClure - Hot Springs Trojans Junior Varsity Baseball (Hot Springs, AR)

Jamarion McClure - Hot Springs Trojans Junior Varsity Baseball (Hot Springs, AR) Sports Illustrated

Apr 5, 2026
Sports Texarkana Gazette

Prep Baseball: Arkansas High routs Hot Springs, 17-3

Prep Baseball: Arkansas High routs Hot Springs, 17-3 Texarkana Gazette

Apr 2, 2026
Sports Texarkana Gazette

Prep Baseball: Arkansas High routs Hot Springs, 17-3

Prep Baseball: Arkansas High routs Hot Springs, 17-3 Texarkana Gazette

Apr 2, 2026
Dr. Jack Sternberg, Terry Wallace to be inducted to Arkansas Walk of Fame Tuesday
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Dr. Jack Sternberg, Terry Wallace to be inducted to Arkansas Walk of Fame Tuesday

After icy conditions led to the postponement of the induction of former Oaklawn track announcer Terry Wallace to the Arkansas Walk of Fame in January, the rescheduled ceremony will be held Tuesday at…

Apr 1, 2026
St. Mary of the Springs hosts inaugural Global Grub Fest to benefit Catholic youth
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St. Mary of the Springs hosts inaugural Global Grub Fest to benefit Catholic youth

St. Mary of the Springs Catholic Church hosted its first Global Grub Fest to benefit St. John's Catholic School and Catholic youth programs in the area, which event organizers said they hope to make …

Apr 1, 2026
Renegade takes derby as Racing Festival of the South draws crowds, fashion and fast finishes at Oaklawn
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Renegade takes derby as Racing Festival of the South draws crowds, fashion and fast finishes at Oaklawn

A record crowd took advantage of the nice weather Saturday for the final day of Oaklawn's Racing Festival of the South.

Mar 31, 2026
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Arkansas Derby flyover [Image 1 of 2]

Arkansas Derby flyover [Image 1 of 2] dvidshub.net

Mar 30, 2026
News in Brief
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News in Brief

FOOD FOR THOUGHT TODAY Food for Thought, the monthly food, nutrition and resource program hosted by The Giving Team Inc. will be held today from 10 a.m. to noon at the parking lot at the corner of C…

Mar 30, 2026
Racing Festival of the South concludes today with $1.5M Arkansas Derby
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Racing Festival of the South concludes today with $1.5M Arkansas Derby

Doors open at 10 a.m. today for the final day of the Racing Festival of the South, which culminates with the 92nd running of the Grade 1 $1.5 million Arkansas Derby.

Mar 30, 2026
Sports Hot Springs Sentinel Record

Renegade rocks to Arkansas Derby victory

Renegade rocks to Arkansas Derby victory Hot Springs Sentinel Record

Mar 29, 2026
Sports KATV

Oaklawn celebrates 90th Derby Day as Arkansas Derby winner eyes Kentucky glory

Oaklawn celebrates 90th Derby Day as Arkansas Derby winner eyes Kentucky glory KATV

Mar 29, 2026
FanDuel donates $100K to Oaklawn Foundation for scholarships, senior programs
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FanDuel donates $100K to Oaklawn Foundation for scholarships, senior programs

FanDuel donated $100,000 to the Oaklawn Foundation to help support scholarships for Garland County students and other programs, the foundation announced Wednesday.

Mar 29, 2026
Fans old and new go to Oaklawn for the Arkansas Derby
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Fans old and new go to Oaklawn for the Arkansas Derby

Many fans showed up to Oaklawn to watch the Arkansas Derby including one fan named Jimmie Cash who had been going for about 30 years.

Mar 28, 2026
‘A lot of stuff going on’: Racing Festival of the South culminates with Arkansas Derby Saturday
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‘A lot of stuff going on’: Racing Festival of the South culminates with Arkansas Derby Saturday

It may be a three-day race weekend at Oaklawn, but The Racing Festival of the South will have no shortage of excitement.

Mar 28, 2026
Sports The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

Renegade’s run: Pletcher nabs sixth Derby win, eyes Kentucky

Renegade’s run: Pletcher nabs sixth Derby win, eyes Kentucky The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

Mar 28, 2026
Sports KARK

Renegade wins 2026 Arkansas Derby

Renegade wins 2026 Arkansas Derby KARK

Mar 28, 2026
Renegade wins 2026 Arkansas Derby
Sports KARK

Renegade wins 2026 Arkansas Derby

HOT SPRINGS, Ark. — After a hotly contested race, Renegade emerged as the winner of the 2026 Arkansas Derby at Oaklawn on Saturday. The horse is owned by Robert & Lawana L. Low and Repole Stable, trained by Todd Pletcher, and ridden by jockey Irad Ortiz Jr. Renegade entered the race with 3/2 odds to [...]

Mar 28, 2026
WATCH | Junior Gardeners grow at Garvan Woodland Gardens
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WATCH | Junior Gardeners grow at Garvan Woodland Gardens

Garvan Woodland Gardens continued its Junior Gardeners program on Wednesday, inviting young participants to tend to seedlings planted in earlier sessions and planting a number of seeds.

Mar 28, 2026
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Arkansas Derby weekend draws thousands to Hot Springs for horse racing

Arkansas Derby weekend draws thousands to Hot Springs for horse racing thv11.com

Mar 27, 2026
Oaklawn, racing fans ready for Arkansas Derby
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Oaklawn, racing fans ready for Arkansas Derby

HOT SPRINGS, Ark. – The team at Oaklawn has been preparing year-round for the biggest day of horse racing in Arkansas, and one of the biggest races in the country. "We start prepping for the Arkansas Derby the day after the last derby. It takes an army. It's an everyday process. There’s a lot of [...]

Mar 27, 2026

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