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WATCH | Garland County Library hosts annual Pokemon Day
Community Sentinel Record

WATCH | Garland County Library hosts annual Pokemon Day

The Garland County Library hosted its annual Pokemon Day celebration on Thursday, which took on added significance in light of Pokemon's 30th anniversary this year.

Mar 29, 2026
Garland County Extension Homemakers club donates food to 270 families
Entertainment Sentinel Record

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
Police log
Crime & Public Safety Sentinel Record

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MARCH 26 Gino A. Francioni reported thefts of a gray concrete planter and a Go Sports pool side game at 520 Prospect Ave.

Mar 29, 2026
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Hot Springs DAR chapter presents Good Citizen awards

Hot Springs DAR chapter presents Good Citizen awards Hot Springs Sentinel Record

Mar 29, 2026
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Entertainment Hot Springs Sentinel Record

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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Politics & Government Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

Arkansas Walk of Fame set to induct Dr. Jack Sternberg, late Terry Wallace

Arkansas Walk of Fame set to induct Dr. Jack Sternberg, late Terry Wallace Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

Mar 28, 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
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Darlene Ziol Obituary (2018) - Hot Springs Village, AR - Smith Family Funeral Homes - Hot Springs

Darlene Ziol Obituary (2018) - Hot Springs Village, AR - Smith Family Funeral Homes - Hot Springs Legacy

Mar 28, 2026
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WATCH | Hundreds attend third No Kings rally in downtown Hot Springs

WATCH | Hundreds attend third No Kings rally in downtown Hot Springs Hot Springs Sentinel Record

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

‘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
Hot Springs to dedicate final piece of Lake Ouachita supply project
Business Sentinel Record

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.

Mar 28, 2026
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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
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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
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Education National Today

Trailblazers host National Park College in Saturday doubleheader

Trailblazers host National Park College in Saturday doubleheader National Today

Mar 28, 2026
Hot Springs man allegedly hanging on stop sign, yelling at cars, arrested on drug charges
Crime & Public Safety Sentinel Record

Hot Springs man allegedly hanging on stop sign, yelling at cars, arrested on drug charges

A Hot Springs man reportedly homeless after a recent fire who was allegedly "hanging onto" a stop sign and yelling at passing vehicles was arrested early Saturday on felony drug charges.

Mar 28, 2026
Doorbell camera leads to arrest of neighbor for alleged burglary
Crime & Public Safety Sentinel Record

Doorbell camera leads to arrest of neighbor for alleged burglary

A homeowner's doorbell camera led to the arrest Sunday of his next-door neighbor for allegedly burglarizing his house and stealing his mattress earlier this month.

Mar 28, 2026
Watkins Park first in Hot Springs to feature splash pad
Community Sentinel Record

Watkins Park first in Hot Springs to feature splash pad

David F. Watkins Memorial Park will be the first of the city's 19 parks with a splash pad, the newest feature for the 811 Park Ave. location a dilapidated motel once occupied.

Mar 28, 2026
UPDATE: Hot Springs issues burn ban, joins Garland County ban
Local News Sentinel Record

UPDATE: Hot Springs issues burn ban, joins Garland County ban

Garland County and the city of Hot Springs are both under a burn ban as of Thursday morning.

Mar 28, 2026
Police log
Crime & Public Safety Sentinel Record

Police log

MARCH 23 Ouachita Behavioral Health, 125 Wellness Way, reported a theft of a money order for a rent payment.

Mar 28, 2026

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