Corps of Engineers closes campsites, ramps due to high water on Ouachita
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers said Wednesday it has closed numerous campsites and boat ramps on Lake Ouachita until the water level recedes.
Stories by Beth Reed
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PACA to host variety show, fundraiser
The Park Avenue Community Association will host a "Let Your Light Shine" variety show and fundraiser at Maxwell Blade's Theatre of Magic & Comedy on Friday…
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Arena enhances security measures ahead of graduations
Bank OZK Arena will host eight graduations over the next few weeks, which has prompted new security protocols to ensure a safe and enjoyable time for all those…
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Longtime Oaklawn director of marketing retires
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Chiropractic care keeps horses at their best level
EDITOR'S NOTE: Each year, The Sentinel-Record presents a series of articles highlighting the unique occupations surrounding the sport of thoroughbred racing in…
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Test barn ensures thoroughbreds are racing at their best
EDITOR'S NOTE: Each year, The Sentinel-Record presents a series of articles highlighting the unique occupations surrounding the sport of thoroughbred racing in…
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Oaklawn press box manager taps into love of horse racing
EDITOR'S NOTE: Each year, The Sentinel-Record presents a series of articles highlighting the unique occupations surrounding the sport of thoroughbred racing in…
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Director of racing says 'no comparison' between Oaklawn, East Coast tracks
EDITOR'S NOTE: Each year, The Sentinel-Record presents a series of articles highlighting the unique occupations surrounding the sport of thoroughbred racing in…
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Advisory council member recounts origin of teacher salary increase
Hot Springs was well represented Monday when Gov. Asa Hutchinson signed legislation to raise the minimum teacher salary in Arkansas by $1,000 in each of the ne…
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Garland County Library launches RFID system upgrade
The Garland County Library has upgraded to a radio frequency identification system, or RFID, which will assist with collection management, allow for faster cus…
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NPC, SAU to partner on bachelor's degrees
National Park College and Southern Arkansas University will announce a degree partnership on Wednesday that will bring bachelor's degrees to Hot Springs.
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FAMILY HISTORY: Racing analyst has long history in the sport
EDITOR'S NOTE: Each year, The Sentinel-Record presents a series of articles highlighting the unique occupations surrounding the sport of thoroughbred racing in…
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Childress named CAMCAC director
With 14 years' experience as the lead forensic interviewer, Tracey Childress has been named director of the Cooper-Anthony Mercy Child Advocacy Center.
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Walton Family Foundation commits $450K to Cedar Glades
The Walton Family Foundation has decided to continue to support Hot Springs' Northwoods Trails System project with a $450,000 grant to improve the trails at Ce…
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Art competition showcases students' work, highlights heart health
Area students and art teachers from schools across Garland County will have artwork on display March 1 at Emergent Arts.
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Organizers, Navy plan special addition to Adam Brown Shamrock Run
Registration for the Ninth Annual Adam Brown Shamrock Run/Walk 5K is now underway and organizers are working on a special addition to the event.
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Oaklawn focused on expansion, success of extended race meet
With the 2019 live race meet off and running, officials at Oaklawn Racing and Gaming can't help but focus on what's to come at the season's close in May.
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All-State conference draws talented young musicians
Celebrating 51 years of the best musical talent of Arkansas' high school students, the All-State Music Conference continues today at the Hot Springs Convention…
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'tWitch' ready to get party started for St. Pat's
Stephen "tWitch" Boss, Ellen Degeneres' favorite DJ and "So You Think You Can Dance" mentor and all-star, is gathering up all his green things in preparation f…
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Southern Hospitality: Track Kitchen welcomes horsemen, patrons
EDITOR'S NOTE: Each year, The Sentinel-Record presents a series of articles highlighting the unique occupations surrounding the sport of thoroughbred racing in…
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'Inappropriate comment' fuels rumors, investigation
PEARCY -- An "inappropriate comment" made by a student at Lake Hamilton Junior High late Tuesday prompted an investigation by law enforcement and generated a f…
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CHI St. Vincent launches online heart health tool
In conjunction with American Heart Month, CHI St. Vincent Hot Springs has launched a free, online heart health assessment tool so that individuals can easily a…
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NPC focuses on student, community needs, president says
Being a community college all comes back to what the students and community need, National Park College President John Hogan said Monday.
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Macchio looks forward to holiday 'weekend getaway' in Hot Springs
Actor Ralph Macchio, best-known as the "Karate Kid," has a lot on his plate these days, but the future grand marshal of the city's annual World's Shortest St. …
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Hot Springs School District millage projects underway
Construction continues at two locations in the Hot Springs School District on projects funded by the 2016 millage increase, and a third is planned for this sum…
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HS YMCA still in search of volunteers to be mentors
With National Mentoring Month at a close, the Hot Springs Family YMCA is still in search of mentors for its youth mentoring program Reach & Rise.
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Hot Springs National Park resumes operations
After the 35-day partial shutdown of the federal government ended on Friday, the doors of Hot Springs National Park reopened Monday as staff members began to r…
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Higginbotham to build on vision of community, board
PEARCY -- Shawn Higginbotham, who will begin his tenure as superintendent of the Lake Hamilton School District on July 1, is passionate about his students and …
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Chilly temps don't deter racing fans
Despite the lack of morning training, the late January sun was shining on Oaklawn Park Friday and the track looked great for opening day, officials said.
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Oaklawn cuts ribbon on 115th season
Oaklawn Racing & Gaming cut the ceremonial ribbon Thursday, an annual tradition signifying today's start of the live race meet.
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'Excitement' key word for this year's live race meet
Hundreds of additional workers, a later start date to the live race meet, and a multimillion construction project only a few months away have created a refresh…
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New commons building on track, under budget, NPC officials say
Construction on National Park College's new student commons building is still "on time and under budget," college officials said Wednesday.
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ONF quartz mining plan draws some opposition
Public comments on a quartz mining proposal in the Ouachita National Forest still have to be submitted by Friday's deadline to be provided legal standing, desp…
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LH board rescinds, revotes
PEARCY -- The Lake Hamilton School Board, to a standing ovation, voted Tuesday night to hire Associate Superintendent Shawn Higginbotham as the district's new …
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Hot Springs named best escape in Arkansas by Expedia
One of the world's largest full-service travel sites has listed Hot Springs as one of the best places in the country to get away from the hustle and bustle of …
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LH school board hires new superintendent
The Lake Hamilton School Board rescinded its earlier vote and hired a new superintendent Tuesday night.
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First cohort of nursing students commit to CHI through Pathway Program
CHI St. Vincent Hot Springs signed 10 National Park College nursing students to the CHI St. Vincent Pathway Program Thursday.
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Lakeside works to educate parents, community on vaping
Lakeside High School has been utilizing Facebook Live to educate parents on the dangers vaping and e-cigarettes pose to students.
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LH board may rescind, redo, motion to hire superintendent, attorney says
PEARCY -- The Lake Hamilton School Board may rescind and redo its motion "to consider to hire" Karla Neathery, the assistant superintendent of the Benton Schoo…
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Demolition starts at baseball complex
Site preparation for the future Majestic Park Baseball Complex began Tuesday at the former site of the Boys & Girls Club of Hot Springs.
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CHI St. Vincent names physician president of Hot Springs market
CHI St. Vincent on Monday welcomed Dr. Doug Ross as the new president of its Hot Springs market, which includes the hospital he considers his home.
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Lawsuit filed against Jessieville School District in 2016 pedestrian death
JESSIEVILLE -- A wrongful-death lawsuit has been filed against the Jessieville School District three years after a pedestrian was struck and killed by a school…
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Runners from 5 states sign up for Zero K race
Less than a month after it was first announced, the First Ever First Annual World's Shortest St. Patrick's Zero K foot race has already drawn 52 runners from f…
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Confusion arises over motion, vote for new LH superintendent
PEARCY -- Confusion over the wording of a motion, and a subsequent vote on the motion, during a special meeting of the Lake Hamilton School Board on Thursday r…
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Museum kicks off anniversary with throwback events
Mid-America Science Museum is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year, and the festivities kick off Jan. 19 with a few nods to its history.
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LH board discusses candidates
PEARCY -- The Lake Hamilton School Board met in executive session Thursday evening to discuss the three candidates for the position of school district superint…
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New complex to host first event
Economics teachers for grades nine through 12 will converge on the new Creativity and Innovation Complex at the Arkansas School for Mathematics, Sciences, and …
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Magic Springs concert series features wide choice of acts
Magic Springs Theme & Water Park's 16th summer concert series is shaping up to be the biggest in Timberwood Amphitheater's history, a park official said Tu…
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Change in jobs prompts ad panel resignation
A longtime member of the Hot Springs Advertising and Promotion Commission has resigned, citing a change in job responsibilities at Oaklawn Racing and Gaming th…
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Grant helps Project HOPE combat senior food insecurity
Project HOPE Food Bank will be able to continue its efforts to help alleviate senior food insecurity in Garland County thanks to a $25,000 grant from the Arkan…
