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Sports Daily Racing Form

Bricklin decision: Arkansas Derby, or Hot Springs Stakes?

Bricklin decision: Arkansas Derby, or Hot Springs Stakes? Daily Racing Form

Mar 22, 2026
Deputies arrest suspect in two armed robberies using taxis for transportation
Crime & Public Safety Sentinel Record

Deputies arrest suspect in two armed robberies using taxis for transportation

A Hot Springs man who allegedly committed armed robberies in the city and county early Tuesday while utilizing local taxi cabs to get around was arrested on multiple warrants Wednesday.

Mar 22, 2026
Police log
Crime & Public Safety Sentinel Record

Police log

MARCH 18 Walmart Neighborhood Market, 1544 Malvern Ave., reported a theft of merchandise.

Mar 22, 2026
Oaklawn pledges $100K to support University of Arkansas’ SMASH program
Sports Sentinel Record

Oaklawn pledges $100K to support University of Arkansas’ SMASH program

Oaklawn has pledged $100,000 to support the annual Students Mastering the Art of Southern Hospitality, or SMASH, program at the University of Arkansas, a news release said.

Mar 22, 2026
Eat Hot Springs: Higdon Square Cafe owner talks dumplings, teamwork
Tourism Sentinel Record

Eat Hot Springs: Higdon Square Cafe owner talks dumplings, teamwork

Higdon Square Cafe, located at 706 Higdon Ferry Road, serves Southern comfort food to a dedicated local following and visitors to Hot Springs.

Mar 22, 2026
Committee recommends Majestic Village concept to Hot Springs board
Business Sentinel Record

Committee recommends Majestic Village concept to Hot Springs board

A crystal museum orbited by shops and restaurants, and fronted by a prominent water feature, outscored the Garland County Library's mixed-use concept at Wednesday's Hot Springs Board of Directors wor…

Mar 22, 2026
WATCH | ‘Our Greatest Hits’: EAST Conference celebrates 30 years of student innovation
Education Sentinel Record

WATCH | ‘Our Greatest Hits’: EAST Conference celebrates 30 years of student innovation

EAST Conference 2026 is bringing thousands of students, educators and community partners to the Hot Springs Convention Center this week to spotlight three decades of student-driven innovation and ser…

Mar 22, 2026
Hot Springs Housing Authority discusses voucher freeze, tiny homes
Weather Sentinel Record

Hot Springs Housing Authority discusses voucher freeze, tiny homes

More than 100 housing choice vouchers have not been reissued as a result of the voucher freeze the Hot Springs Housing Authority has been under for parts of two years, it said Monday.

Mar 22, 2026
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Local News Legacy obituary

William J. Gauthier Obituary (2026) - Hot Springs Village, AR - Smith Family Funeral Home - Benton

William J. Gauthier Obituary (2026) - Hot Springs Village, AR - Smith Family Funeral Home - Benton Legacy obituary

Mar 22, 2026
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Local News smithfamilycares.com

William J. Gauthier Obituary March 22, 2026

William J. Gauthier Obituary March 22, 2026 smithfamilycares.com

Mar 22, 2026
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Sports Sports Illustrated

Taylor James - Hot Springs Trojans Girls Soccer (Hot Springs, AR)

Taylor James - Hot Springs Trojans Girls Soccer (Hot Springs, AR) Sports Illustrated

Mar 21, 2026
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Sports Sports Illustrated

Ariana Rodriguez - Hot Springs Trojans Girls Soccer (Hot Springs, AR)

Ariana Rodriguez - Hot Springs Trojans Girls Soccer (Hot Springs, AR) Sports Illustrated

Mar 21, 2026
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Sports Sports Illustrated

Jessica Vasquez - Hot Springs Trojans Girls Soccer (Hot Springs, AR)

Jessica Vasquez - Hot Springs Trojans Girls Soccer (Hot Springs, AR) Sports Illustrated

Mar 21, 2026
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Sports Sports Illustrated

Sayuri Pacheco - Hot Springs Trojans Girls Soccer (Hot Springs, AR)

Sayuri Pacheco - Hot Springs Trojans Girls Soccer (Hot Springs, AR) Sports Illustrated

Mar 21, 2026
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Sports Magnolia Reporter

Saturday results and Sunday entries for Oaklawn Park in Hot Springs

Saturday results and Sunday entries for Oaklawn Park in Hot Springs Magnolia Reporter

Mar 21, 2026
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Sports National Today

Retirement Coach Featured in Reader's Digest on Affordable Retirement Spots

Retirement Coach Featured in Reader's Digest on Affordable Retirement Spots National Today

Mar 21, 2026
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Sports Daily Racing Form

Renegade favored in field of nine for Arkansas Derby

Renegade favored in field of nine for Arkansas Derby Daily Racing Form

Mar 21, 2026
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Local News Hot Springs Sentinel Record

Gwendolyn G. Washburn

Gwendolyn G. Washburn Hot Springs Sentinel Record

Mar 21, 2026
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Local News Hot Springs Sentinel Record

Hot Springs/Hot Springs Village Symphony Guild presents ‘Dances and Songs’

Hot Springs/Hot Springs Village Symphony Guild presents ‘Dances and Songs’ Hot Springs Sentinel Record

Mar 21, 2026
Hot Springs man asleep in truck arrested on drug charge after trespassing call
Crime & Public Safety Sentinel Record

Hot Springs man asleep in truck arrested on drug charge after trespassing call

A call about possible trespassing early Saturday led to the felony arrest of a local man reportedly found sleeping in his truck after drugs were found.

Mar 21, 2026

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