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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
ArDOT director removes litter from King Expressway
Community Sentinel Record

ArDOT director removes litter from King Expressway

Orange trash bags dotting the King Expressway Tuesday were not the work of civic groups, churches or court-ordered community service.

Mar 21, 2026
WATCH | All aboard: Cutter Morning Star students bring pirate tale to life
Education Sentinel Record

WATCH | All aboard: Cutter Morning Star students bring pirate tale to life

Students at Cutter Morning Star Elementary School are ready to set sail on a musical adventure Thursday night as about 80 third and fourth graders take the stage for their production of "Pirates! The…

Mar 21, 2026
Police log
Crime & Public Safety Sentinel Record

Police log

MARCH 17 Jacob Atteberry reported a theft of a Kobalt socket set, a green hat and an impact gun at Red Roof Inn, 1125 E. Grand Ave.

Mar 21, 2026
Benton parolees arrested during traffic stop after multiple drugs allegedly found
Crime & Public Safety Sentinel Record

Benton parolees arrested during traffic stop after multiple drugs allegedly found

A Benton man and woman, both parolees, were arrested on multiple felony charges late Monday after numerous drugs, including fentanyl, were allegedly found in their vehicle.

Mar 21, 2026
Hot Springs felon allegedly caught with gun, drugs during traffic stop
Crime & Public Safety Sentinel Record

Hot Springs felon allegedly caught with gun, drugs during traffic stop

A felon on parole was arrested on multiple charges late Friday following a routine traffic stop after he was allegedly found to have a loaded firearm and drugs in his possession.

Mar 21, 2026
Low Key Arts concludes 22nd annual Valley of the Vapors Independent Music Festival
Entertainment Sentinel Record

Low Key Arts concludes 22nd annual Valley of the Vapors Independent Music Festival

The 22nd annual Valley of the Vapors Independent Music Festival concluded on Sunday, marking its second year at Whittington Place, which Low Key Arts board president Rob Cox called a great success.

Mar 21, 2026
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Community Dignity Memorial

Montgomery Griffin Obituary - Hot Springs, AR

Montgomery Griffin Obituary - Hot Springs, AR Dignity Memorial

Mar 21, 2026
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Sports Magnolia Reporter

Friday results and Saturday entries for Oaklawn Park in Hot Springs

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

Mar 20, 2026
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Tourism KARK

Arkansas Cherry Blossom Festival celebrates Japanese culture in Hot Springs

Arkansas Cherry Blossom Festival celebrates Japanese culture in Hot Springs KARK

Mar 20, 2026
Arkansas Game and Fish Commission reviews public feedback on proposed hunting, fishing regulation changes
Sports KARK

Arkansas Game and Fish Commission reviews public feedback on proposed hunting, fishing regulation changes

HOT SPRINGS, Ark.- The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission (AGFC) reviewed extensive public feedback on proposed hunting and fishing regulation changes during its meeting on Wednesday and Thursday, with more than 20,000 verified responses shaping the discussion. AGFC Social Science Lead Jessica Feltz presented the findings from a large-scale survey first introduced after February's proposed [...]

Mar 20, 2026
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Local News WorldAtlas

10 Most Neighborly Towns In Arkansas

10 Most Neighborly Towns In Arkansas WorldAtlas

Mar 20, 2026
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Sports Hot Springs Sentinel Record

Dennis W. Bramwell

Dennis W. Bramwell Hot Springs Sentinel Record

Mar 20, 2026
WATCH | 23rd World's Shortest St. Patrick’s Day Parade an Electra-fying event
Local News Sentinel Record

WATCH | 23rd World's Shortest St. Patrick’s Day Parade an Electra-fying event

Prior engagements left the celebrity guests for the First Ever 23rd Annual World's Shortest St. Patrick's Day Parade with little time to take in the sights, but it did not dull their excitement for T…

Mar 20, 2026
WATCH | St. Patrick’s Day festivities draw hundreds to multiple events
Local News Sentinel Record

WATCH | St. Patrick’s Day festivities draw hundreds to multiple events

A number of events and festivities preceded the World's Shortest St. Patrick's Day Parade Tuesday, including the Fifth Ever World's Shortest St. Patrick's Day ZERO-K, the Blarney Stone Kissing Contes…

Mar 20, 2026
Hot Springs Village Rotary hears about Entertainment Foundation
Local News Sentinel Record

Hot Springs Village Rotary hears about Entertainment Foundation

HOT SPRINGS VILLAGE — The Rotary Club of Hot Springs Village recently heard from Audrey Findlen, founder and president of The Entertainment Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization "dedicated to bringing…

Mar 20, 2026
Police log
Crime & Public Safety Sentinel Record

Police log

MARCH 16 Wendall Mark Smith reported a theft of money through identity theft and forged checks at 120 Ash St.

Mar 20, 2026
Hot Springs Village man arrested for alleged $6K in damage at car wash
Crime & Public Safety Sentinel Record

Hot Springs Village man arrested for alleged $6K in damage at car wash

A Hot Springs Village man was arrested Monday after allegedly being identified through social media posts as a suspect in the February vandalism of an area car wash that sustained $6,000 in damages.

Mar 20, 2026
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Sports Magnolia Reporter

Thursday results and Friday entries for Oaklawn Park in Hot Springs

Thursday results and Friday entries for Oaklawn Park in Hot Springs Magnolia Reporter

Mar 19, 2026
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Local News Hot Springs Sentinel Record

TropiCon Book Expo Brings NYT Authors to Hot Springs for a One-of-a-Kind Event April 10-11

TropiCon Book Expo Brings NYT Authors to Hot Springs for a One-of-a-Kind Event April 10-11 Hot Springs Sentinel Record

Mar 19, 2026

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