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SQZBX pizza: Celebrates 7 years; expansion to open
SQZBX Brewery and Pizza, which recently celebrated its seventh anniversary, closed for renovations last week and plans to reopen this week with a full bar.
Stories by Gabriel Bass
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‘Here to serve’: NPMC continues operation through winter storm
As much of Hot Springs was effectively shut down by heavy snow on Friday, area hospitals and medical offices, along with emergency agencies, continued to serve…
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Subscriber ExclusiveResidents deal with heavy snow by hunkering down, venturing out
Hot Springs residents took to the streets or took refuge indoors Friday afternoon after a winter storm left at least 11 inches of snow on the ground.
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WATCH | Warming shelter: Volunteers cope with winter storm, illness; offered special prayer
The winter storm that descended on the Hot Springs/Garland County area on Thursday raised concerns about the safety of volunteers at the Hot Springs Community …
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Subscriber ExclusiveWATCH | County residents stock up on staples ahead of winter storm
Garland County residents continued to stock up on groceries and other supplies on Wednesday as a winter storm bore down on central Arkansas.
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Subscriber ExclusiveWATCH | City, county brace for ‘snow days’ as winter storm nears
Businesses and public institutions made plans for extended closures as the possibility of a winter storm increased on Tuesday.
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Subscriber ExclusiveWATCH | Underground Lounge: Siblings pay homage to city, family heritage with new bar on Central
Underground Lounge, located within Spencer's Corner at 801 Central Ave., Suite 12, recently held its grand opening, becoming Hot Springs' newest beer and wine …
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Subscriber ExclusiveWATCH | Gentle Belly brings health-conscious dining to Hobson Avenue
Located at 901 Hobson Ave., Gentle Belly Cook Shop recently opened for business, offering health-conscious fare intended to be easy on the body, according to o…
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WATCH | Hudgens celebrates 30 years at Morgan Stanley, welcomes son to practice
Brad Hudgens, executive director at Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors, celebrated 30 years of working for the firm, as well as his son John Hudgens' entry into…
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Subscriber ExclusiveNothing Bundt Cakes projected to open in Hot Springs Jan. 25
Nothing Bundt Cakes is on track to open its first Hot Springs location at 3954 Central Ave., Suite D, by Jan. 25, according to owner-operator Stacy Lindsey.
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WATCH | POV Fest begins new era for former Arkansas Shorts film festival
The Persistence of Vision Film Festival, or POV Fest, will inaugurate a new identity for the festival formerly known as Arkansas Shorts beginning today at 10:3…
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Subscriber ExclusiveWATCH | Project HOPE: Food bank extends its reach through area partnerships
Project HOPE Food Bank is celebrating the conclusion of a significant year, according to Becky Chote, assistant director, who noted its success in new programs…
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Subscriber ExclusiveWATCH | Mayor: People of Hot Springs hope to ‘prosper together’ in New Year
Residents of Hot Springs recently reflected on the close of the year and shared their New Year's resolutions and aspirations in the final hours of 2024.
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Subscriber ExclusiveWATCH | ‘Fun opportunity’: Thrift store’s success motivates owner to offer business for sale
Renee Altamirano, owner of RC Coffee and Collectables, recently announced plans to sell the coffee bar and consignment shop, located at 1534 Malvern Ave., Suit…
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Subscriber ExclusiveWATCH | Born amid hardship: Joy and sorrow live ‘side by side’ during Christmas, rector says
Like other area churches, Christmas preparations continued at St. Luke's Episcopal Church on Monday, as the Rev. Mark Nabors, rector of St. Luke's reflected on…
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Subscriber ExclusiveWATCH | ‘One stitch at a time’: Women’s Chamber collects clothing donations for Shalom
The Women's Chamber of Commerce of Hot Springs collected donations of clothing on Monday to benefit the Shalom Recovery Center for Women.
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Subscriber ExclusiveWATCH | Grateful and thankful: Crum family receives key to new home from Habitat for Humanity
Garland County Habitat for Humanity dedicated its 163rd house on Monday in a ceremony that included gifts from a number of local organizations and churches.
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WATCH | Christmas for Kids: 45th annual children’s event returns Saturday
Christmas for Kids will return for its 45th annual celebration from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday at the Hot Springs Convention Center, Hall A.
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Subscriber ExclusiveHarps donations assist food bank, housing nonprofit
Harps Food Store made donations to local nonprofits this year as part of its Christmas for Communities initiative, using funds raised from the company's annual…
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WATCH | PACA holiday potluck: Group to celebrate new streetlights, splash pad
The Park Avenue Community Association will host a holiday potluck on Monday at The Clubhouse, 118 Arbor St., beginning at 6 p.m. to celebrate the neighborhood'…
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Garland County Habitat for Humanity to dedicate 163rd home
Garland County Habitat for Humanity will dedicate its 163rd home at noon on Monday.
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Subscriber ExclusiveWATCH | Adventureworks offers Holly Jolly Zipline Tour
Adventureworks is offering its first Holly Jolly Zipline tour at its 1700 Shady Grove Road location through Dec. 23.
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Subscriber ExclusiveWATCH | Toy Chest to close after 35 years as owners prepare to retire
After being an anchor of the downtown business district for more than three decades, The Toy Chest's owners say they plan to sell their building and inventory …
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Subscriber ExclusiveWATCH | Winter Wonderettes: Pocket debuts holiday-themed musical
The Pocket Community Theatre debuted its final production of 2024, "The Winter Wonderettes," a musical directed by Amber Moss, on Friday.
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Subscriber ExclusiveCity board OKs contract that includes base for ‘The Visitor’
The Hot Springs Board of Directors' consent agenda Tuesday night included a contract with Hill & Cox Corp. to construct the 12-foot tall base for Longhua Xu's …
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Subscriber ExclusiveWATCH | Blue Ember: New barbecue restaurant plans to open Monday
Blue Ember Smokehouse, a barbecue chain restaurant founded in Fort Smith in 2021, is set to open its fifth location at 801 Higdon Ferry Road on Monday at 10:45…
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Subscriber ExclusiveWATCH | Smiles all around: Porter Dental Health celebrates clinic’s ‘deep relationships’ with community
Porter Dental Health Clinic celebrated its 50th anniversary last month with an open house at its 1919 Malvern Ave. offices and lots of smiles at old memories.
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Subscriber ExclusiveWATCH | City of Lights: Annual display brings festive air downtown
After bowls full of chili were dished out, Hot Springs' annual Christmas light display was switched on Monday evening, concluding over a month of preparations …
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Subscriber ExclusiveWATCH | ‘The Nutcracker’: Dancers prep for 12th annual performance
The Hot Springs Children's Dance Theatre Company is preparing for its 12th annual production of "The Nutcracker" by Pyotr Tchaikovsky, with performances schedu…
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Send Some Cheer: Library holds 4th annual holiday letter-writing drive
The Garland County Library recently announced the return of its Send Some Cheer Project, an initiative inviting community members to send letters to elderly or…
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WATCH | Ouachita Physical Therapy raise funds for cancer research
Ouachita Physical Therapy will observe World Pancreatic Cancer Day today by hosting an inaugural all-day fundraiser in support of the Pancreatic Cancer Action …
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Subscriber ExclusiveWATCH | ‘Ichi-go Ichi-e’: Mural finally finished; honors HS Sister City
After six years, "Ichi-go Ichi-e," a mural that honors Hanamaki, Japan, Hot Springs' sister city, has been completed by Giuseppe Percivati, the artist known as…
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Subscriber ExclusiveWATCH | A fresh coat of paint: McClard’s, others, investing in hand-painted signs, murals
McClard's Bar-B-Q Restaurant, located at 505 Albert Pike Road, received an updated mural this week, created by signwriter Brett Sylain as part of what he calls…
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Subscriber ExclusiveWATCH | Speakers at CMS make college less intimidating with ‘exposure therapy’
A new speaker series at Cutter Morning Star is designed to make the prospect of higher education less intimidating for first-generation students through "expos…
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Subscriber Exclusive7 Brew soon: Coffeehouse plans to open first local location on Dec. 9
Hot Springs is expected to gain its first 7 Brew location at 3820 Central Ave. near the end of this year, with a projected opening date of Dec. 9, according to…
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WATCH | Retired Marine Corps 14th Sergeant Major to speak at Veterans Day ceremony
The Garland County Veterans Memorial Committee will hold its annual Veterans Day ceremony at the Garland County Veterans Memorial and Military Park, located at…
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Subscriber ExclusiveWATCH | ‘The community’s soul’: Collective Arts Gallery marks one year at new Central Avenue location
Collective Arts Gallery celebrated its first year since taking up residence at its location in Karicole Plaza at 620 Central Ave. on Nov. 1.
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Subscriber ExclusiveWATCH | ‘Dance Around the World’: ASO performs for area students
An annual event organized by the Hot Springs/Hot Springs Village Symphony Guild brought more than 2,000 area students to Bank OZK Arena on Wednesday to hear th…
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WATCH | Origami Sake announces expanded distribution, new products
Origami Sake, located on East Grand Avenue, recently announced plans to greatly increase its distribution area, along with the introduction of a single-serve c…
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Subscriber ExclusiveWATCH | Rise and ’shine: 2 Hot Springs distilleries to present at Ozark festival
Two local distilleries will represent Hot Springs at the 2024 Ozark Moonshine & Music Festival today and Saturday at the Van Buren County Fairgrounds.
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WATCH | Archeology Day returns to Arlington Lawn Saturday
The public can literally dig into Hot Springs National Park's past at the fifth annual Archeology Day.
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WATCH | HS Renaissance Faire: Sword fights, costumes return to GC Fairgrounds
The Hot Springs Renaissance Faire returns to the Garland County Fairgrounds Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
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Subscriber ExclusiveWATCH | ‘Nightmare’ experience led business owner to take action
Lauren Miller, owner and operator of Right at Home of Hot Springs and Hot Springs Village, entered the field of in-home and senior care in 2019, after a negati…
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Subscriber ExclusiveWATCH | New restaurant brings Hawaiian cuisine to Hot Springs
Hawaii Express Poke and Grill opened its doors on Oct. 11, bringing popular Hawaiian-inspired cuisine to 3302 Central Ave.
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Subscriber ExclusiveWATCH | Restaurant owner expands operations with new food truck
Debra's Bakery and More at 3595 Highway 7 north recently expanded its operation to include an on-site food truck serving classic country fare at dinner time ca…
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Subscriber ExclusiveWATCH | Head start: LH Middle School holds rally ahead of Red Ribbon Week
PEARCY -- Lake Hamilton Middle School got an early start on next week's Red Ribbon Week activities with a rally Tuesday morning that included officers from the…
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Subscriber ExclusiveWATCH | Indulge: New crepe, gelato shop opens on Central
Indulge Sweet and Savory by J&S opened its doors in August, making the crepe and gelato shop at 256 Central Ave. the fourth business under J&S Hospitality Grou…
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Subscriber ExclusiveDragon sculpture at Hollywood Park restored
The dragon sculpture located in Hollywood Park at 400 Hollywood Ave. recently received a face-lift as Alice Guffey Miller, of Monticello, the artist who built …
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Subscriber ExclusiveWATCH | Bubba Brew’s announces ‘Brewstillery,’ partnership with ‘Moonshiners’ star
Jayson "Bubba" Bass, Ned Bass, and Nancy Bass broke ground on Bubba Brew's Brewstillery in March, beginning construction on the family's latest venture, that w…
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Subscriber ExclusiveWATCH | New Hot Springy Dingy owners want to grow with Park Avenue
The Hot Springy Dingy, a costume store that has been a landmark of the Park Avenue area for decades, is under new ownership, with plans to eventually expand in…
