Malvern Daily Record
Ouachita High School Homecoming Royalty 2026
The Ouachita High School Homecoming Court was presented to the community Thursday during homecoming festivities for an afternoon and evening ceremony at OHS Gymnasium. Ouachita basketball teams capped off the night of events defeating Umpire to tip-off...
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Rockport council amends animal ordinance, faces questions over legality of police chief appointment
(Editor's note: This is the first of a two-part report on the Oct. 20 Rockport City Council meeting.) Rockport City Council adopted a lengthy revised animal control ordinance during its regular monthly meeting Oct. 20, which also included the...
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A Malvern man accused of leaving a trail of blood during a series of suspected breakins involving homes and vehicles throughout the city is expected to appear in court today on 20 charges related to the incidents. Tyerrill Matt Osborne, 19, of...
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DOWN IT GOES
-- Willard Tackett of Crites & Tackett Tree Service cuts up an old oak that was removed from the Hot Spring County courthouse lawn on Friday. County Judge Dennis Thornton confirmed that the tree had been deemed a public safety hazard after testing...
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U.S. Chamber Recognizes Rep. Westerman with Free Enterprise Award During National Free Enterprise Express Opportunity Tour
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce recognized Rep. Bruce Westerman with its Advocate for American Business Award during a stop on the Free Enterprise Express Opportunity Tour in Malvern, Arkansas, highlighting his support for policies that promote economic...
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The Malvern City Council moved through an agenda primarily comprised of new business during their regular monthly meeting Tuesday night, addressing matters including a 30-day extension allowed for abatement of a nuisance property and the announcement...
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A Mississippi man serving a life sentence without parole for capital murder was ordered held without bond Tuesday after being extradited to Hot Spring County to face the same charge in connection with the 1983 death of a Sherwood woman. Ronnie Lee...
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Malvern School District celebrates Wall of Honor Class 2026
The Malvern School District inducted its first all-female Wall of Honor class during its Oct. 9 homecoming football game. During halftime, 2026 honorees Arnetha Brooks, Kelly Bryant, Kathy Clayton and Monica Yarbrough were presented with...
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Leopards extend winning-streak on homecoming night vs. Ashdown
MALVERN — The hometown Malvern Leopards didn’t disappoint on an exciting night Friday for the Leopard Stadium fans. The Leopards prevailed on Homecoming night against their visiting opponent Ashdown Panthers 28-24 in 7-4A Conference football action on...
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ASU Three Rivers Nursing Programs Earn Initial Accreditation from ACEN
Arkansas State University Three Rivers is proud to announce that its Registered Nursing and Practical Nursing programs have earned Initial Accreditation from the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN). The ACEN Board of Commissioners...
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Arkansas lawmakers begin discussions on state’s budget as election looms
Arkansas lawmakers began a monthlong series of state budget discussions Tuesday, with the state military and labor departments fielding questions about how they expect to spend their money next year. The Joint Budget Committee approved both agencies’...
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Rockport selects Shane Davis as police chief amid pending CLEST decertification case
Rockport City Council selected former Hot Spring County sheriff’s deputy Shane Davis as the city’s new police chief during a special meeting executive session Monday night, despite an unresolved request by his former employer to have his law...
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Hot Springs man arrested in child sex abuse case
A Hot Springs man was taken into custody over the weekend in connection with multiple sex-related felony charges involving a young child. Michael L. Walker, 49, who reports a Corley Lane address in Hot Springs, was taken into custody without incident...
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Malvern alum Jacob Douglas promoted to U.S. Navy chief petty officer
The family of a Malvern alumnus is celebrating a major milestone in a military career marked by achievement and international travel. When Jacob Douglas graduated from Malvern High School in 2013, he had several full scholarship offers and could have...
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2026 Arkansas Ballot Issues Voter Guide now available in HSC, online
As the start of early voting for Arkansas' 2026 November General Election approaches on Oct. 19, the Public Policy Center at the University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture recently announced it has released the 2026 Arkansas Ballot Issues Voter...
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2026 Magnet Cove HS Homecoming Royalty
2026 Magnet Cove Homecoming Queen Cassie Lowe (top) and Princess Ava Herrington (bottom) are escorted and introduced during the evenving ceremony Friday for homecoming festivities at Kenneth W. Hammons Stadium.
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Hot Springs Arts & Crafts Festival set for Oct. 2-4
The Garland County Extension Homemakers Arts and Crafts Committee is preparing to host its 57th annual Hot Springs Arts & Crafts Fair this weekend at the Garland County Fairgrounds, located at 4831 Malvern Ave. According to information released by the...
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Rescued records and the justice of yesteryear
On Tuesday -- the final day of September’s raging heat bubble that’s tried to kill us all month -- I skittered across the street to the courthouse. I had an appointment with history at the invitation of Hot Spring County Clerk Patty Griggs. Patty told...
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Leopard golfers reign again as district tournament champions
BISMARCK — The hometown Malvern Leopards kept the stroke intact on the green Wednesday by capturing the 4A-7 Sr. Boys Golf District Tournament title for 2026 hosted at the Degray Lake State Resort Golf Course. The newly crowned district tournament...
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Local Businesses invited to Paint the Town Pink for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
With the arrival of Breast Cancer Awareness Month next week, the Healthy Hot Spring County Coalition is inviting local businesses to show their support for survivors of the disease through its Paint the Town Pink fundraising campaign. Between Oct. 5...
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Cliff & Susan score second straight win at 12th Annual Josie Music Awards
Country duo Cliff & Susan earned their second consecutive honor at the 2026 Josie Music Awards last weekend as the husband-and-wife musical act prepares to release a new single and their second album. The Little Rock-based duo won Duo of the Year —...
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Extremely dry conditions continue to pose serious fire risk
The effect of persistent, dangerously dry conditions were apparent downtown Monday when the owner of a Dodge Dart narrowly escaped injury after gasoline on the ground scorched the classic car at Winner’s Circle #8 on East Page Avenue. The incident --...
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Malvern’s Barnett, Montgomery Honored By Ukrainian President Zelenskyy
Two local U.S. Army combat veterans who met through their career as city postal carriers in Malvern recently traveled to the war-torn city of Kyiv where they were honored by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy with the country’s Order of Merit, III...
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Chamber announces Leadership Forum Class 14
At its monthly breakfast program Thursday, the Malvern/hot Spring County Chamber of Commerce announced the members of its incoming Leadership Forum Class 14. The program is designed to engage emerging community leaders by helping them learn more about...
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MMS Students Skype with Scientists
Malvern Middle School students got a rare chance to talk science with real scientists last Friday through the Skype a Scientist program. Mrs. Jobe's science classes connected via Zoom with Dr. Celia Litovsky, a neurologist based in Philadelphia, PA,...
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SWA bill draws questions about board appointments, oversight
A proposed ordinance aimed at changing how Hot Spring County appoints members to its Solid Waste Authority Board was tabled Monday after a lengthy quorum court committee discussion raised questions over existing appointment procedures, transparency,...
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Two semi crashes cause major delays on I-30 Saturday
Two separate crashes involving tractor-trailers occurred within a mile of each other on Interstate 30 late Saturday morning, causing hours of delays and detours. Around 10:46 a.m. Sept. 12, multiple first responder agencies were dispatched to the...
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Rollover crash kills 89-year-old Bismarck man in Hot Springs
A Bismarck man was killed as the result of a one-vehicle crash in Garland County earlier this week, the Arkansas State police have confirmed. According to an ASP preliminary fatality crash report, the incident occurred near 6190 Highway 7 in Hot...
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The power of presence in the face of fear
In one of his many songs written for Mr. Rogers’ Neighborhood, Fred Rogers posed a deceptively simple question: what do you do with the mad that you feel? In the 25 years since the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, ongoing international events...
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Bryant’s Addition residents voice concerns on sewer lift station location
Portions of a planned $16 million Malvern Water Works sewer system improvement project affecting the Bryant’s Addition neighborhood raised public questions and concerns during the city council agenda meeting Tuesday night. Following an engineer’s...
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MCES Ambassadors set the example for '26-'27
Magnet Cove Elementary School has proudly announced their Student Ambassadors for the 202627 school year. As ambassadors, these students have opportunities throughout the school year to welcome new students, help them become familiar with the school,...
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AGFC, Partners Honor Six, Educate Hundreds at 2026 Natural State Private Lands Expo
Six standout individuals and organizations were honored by the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission for their contributions to improving wildlife habitat and outdoor recreation culture on private land on Aug. 28 at the second annual Natural State Private...
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Leopards face tough task in road loss to No. 1 ranked 4A Stuttgart
STUTTGART — The hometown Malvern Leopards had a tough task at hand Friday facing the top-ranked team in Class 4A—NO. 1 Stuttgart Ricebirds for Week 1 of Arkansas high school football. The Leopards’ first road outing of the season was a challenge and...
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HSC Farm Bureau Announces 2026 Scholarship Recipients
Hot Spring County Farm Bureau is proud to announce it’s 2026 Scholarship recipients! Addison May and Kayden Short were each awarded a $1,000 scholarship. HSC Farm Bureau is proud to support our youth and the future leaders in our community.
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Henderson State enrollment surges; freshman class grows
Henderson State University welcomed one of its largest first-time freshman classes in school history and increased overall student enrollment for the third straight year on Fall 2026 census day. Preliminary 11th-day reporting shows a near-record...
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Malvern – Hot Spring County Library September Calender of Events
The Malvern – Hot Spring County Library has announced its upcoming enents for the Month of September: Tuesday, September 1st Patron Appreciation Day – All Day As a part of National Library Card Sign Up Month, we want to let our patrons know just how...
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Entergy Gives Back to the Community
Recently Entergy Hot Springs and Lake Catherine Plants made generous donation of hygiene essentials to Ouachita School District. “These everyday necessities can make a BIG difference for our students and families. We are so grateful for community...
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Leopards make plays in execution, fall to Lumberjacks in season-opener
MALVERN — The hometown Malvern Leopards hung tough early in their season-opener match-up hosting another 4A Classification opponent Warren Lumberjacks Friday to kick off the 2026 football season at Leopard Stadium on David Alpe Field. In a physical...
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Arkansas Imagination Library Mourns Dolly Parton & Pledges To Carry Her Legacy Forward
Arkansas Imagination Library (ARIL) joins people around the world in mourning the passing of Dolly Parton, the beloved artist, humanitarian and visionary whose generosity changed the lives of millions of children and families. Parton founded Dolly...
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ASU Three Rivers Announces Fall 2026 Scholarship Recipients
Arkansas State University Three Rivers is pleased to announce the recipients of its Fall 2026 Foundation and endowed scholarships. This fall marks the third year ASU Three Rivers has awarded scholarships from its endowed scholarship funds, continuing...
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Search Warrant Served in Bismarck
On August 24, 2026, at approximately 0620 hours, members of Group 6 NEU, the Malvern Police Department, Hot Spring County Sheriff's Office, Sheridan Police Department, Arkansas State Police, the Grant County TRT Team, and the Clark County-arkadelphia...
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County Treasurer breaks down 911 costs, trash contract and FOIAS spur questions at Rockport council
Hot Spring County Treasurer Glorie Thornton spoke to the Rockport City Council to clarify the causes and effects of mounting 911 funding concerns during its regular meeting Aug. 18, while a Rockport resident continued to question city officials about...
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Straight-line winds suspected in Thursday storm damage; no injuries reported
Malvern's El Parian restaurant and nearby neighborhoods were damaged by a severe storm Thursday evening, prompting Malvern School District officials to call off Friday classes due to lingering power outages and ongoing repairs on Moline Street near the...
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Entergy Arkansas breaks ground on Ironwood Power Station in Jones Mill
Entergy Arkansas focused on continuing more than a century of electricity generation in the Hot Spring County area during a groundbreaking ceremony Thursday marking the start of construction on its Ironwood Power Station. The 446-megawatt simple-cycle...
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Rockport explores hiring legal counsel to address debt issues
Prior to the Rockport City Council’s regular meeting at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, officials met with a Little Rock attorney during a 4 p.m. special meeting to explore obtaining outside legal assistance. The absence of Councilman Jimmy Shuffield was noted...
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Malvern-wilson Alumni Coming "Back Together Again" this week for 16th triennial reunion
Malvern-wilson alumni will converge for four days of fellowship, music and celebration this week, honoring the legacy of Malvern Colored High School and A.A. Wilson High School. Nearly 200 alumni and family members are expected to take part in the...
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The doors of the first Bucee’s in the State of Arkansas opened at 6 a.m. Monday morning in Benton and hundreds of customers came flowing into the store to buy beaver nuggets, beef jerky, brisket sandwiches, and Bucee’s themed merchandise. Customers...
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Hot Spring County, 54 other counties under burn ban as wildfire danger rises
Amid persistent dry conditions expected through at least the middle of next week, Hot Spring County Judge Dennis Thornton issued a burn ban Thursday morning, effective until further notice. The National Weather Service in Little Rock warns that...
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Buc-ee’s ready to open its doors Monday in Benton
The wait is almost over. After months of construction, anticipation, and plenty of attention from motorists traveling Interstate 30, Buc-ee’s will open its first Arkansas location Monday, Aug. 17, in Benton. The 74,000-square-foot travel center at...
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ADA Urges Public to Stay Alert as Wildfire Risk Increases
The Arkansas Department of Agriculture is urging Arkansans to stay alert as wildfire risk increases across the state. The Department has designated all 75 counties at moderate wildfire risk, and 30 counties are under burn bans issued by county...
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Malvern council awards waterworks contracts, monitors Cherry Lane nuisance abatement
The Malvern City Council moved through a brief agenda during its regular monthly meeting Monday night, awarding contracts to the lowest bidders for two separate water works infrastructure projects and opting to table a previously considered extension...
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Fiery I-30 crash near Friendship kills one, injures two
A wreck in the early morning hours of Thursday left one man dead and two other drivers injured at the Interstate 30 84-mile marker near Friendship last week. The crash caused hours of delays and traffic backups throughout the morning as westbound...
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Odell Black, Malvern’s ‘man of steel’, turns 101
City, Tulsa, Wichita Falls, just all over,” Black said. The phrase “a mind like a steel trap” certainly applies to Black’s ability to recall hundreds of songs from memory, allowing him to continue participating in local jam sessions. Black’s other...
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Clearing the Road - A crash blocked all westbound lanes of Interstate 30 in Hot Spring County early Thursday morning, according to the Arkansas Department of Transportation. The crash was reported at 4:39 a.m. near mile marker 85.8, about 5.8 miles...
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Malvern mayoral field shifts as filing period closes
The filing period for municipal candidates running in the Nov. 3 general election closed at noon Aug. 5, with a preliminary list of independent candidates showing several contested races for the remainder of the campaign season. An unofficial,...
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Utility bids mark progress on planned I-30 interchange improvements
Although construction has not yet begun, preparations for ARDOT'S planned improvements to the Interstate 30/Highway 270 interchange in Malvern moved forward this week as bids to relocate Malvern Water Works infrastructure at the site were opened at the...
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HSC Master Gardeners host fall training
A local group brought together by a love of gardening is looking to add to their ranks this fall. The Hot Spring County Master Gardeners, a University of Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service organization with around 30 members, has helped to...
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Hot Spring County jury sentences habitual offender to 30 years for criminal mischief
It took a Hot Spring County jury 45 minutes on Thursday to find a Hot Springs man not guilty of stealing a sports car from a Bismarck auto dealership but guilty of damaging the vehicle, ultimately sentencing the habitual offender to a maximum sentence...
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Reynolds, Steelworkers ratify new contract with 12% wage increase
After nearly two months of negotiations, Reynolds Consumer Products and United Steelworkers District 13 have reached a new three-year contract covering union employees at the company’s Hot Spring County Continuous Rolling facility in Jones Mill. A...
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Rockport council calls special meeting to authorize police chief's trash services, police car purchase
Remmel minimum flow will remain at 200CFS from June through November. With improved watershed conditions and the conclusion of the Drought Contingency Plan, normal recreational and special flow releases have resumed. Remmel Dam will release...
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A DUTY TO DONATE
-- Malvern Police Department's CID commander Lt. Curtis Kyle rolls up his sleeve to save lives during the Boots & Badges blood drive at the city police headquarters Tuesday.
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Lady Leopard volleyball
The hometown Malvern Lady Leopards are surging productively from their summer workout schedule at volleyball team camps in preparation for the 2026 season.
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State legislator, Glen Rose customers seek action on USPS complaints
Complaints about ongoing mail delivery problems in Glen Rose have prompted a state legislator to contact local postal officials on behalf of residents who say the issues have persisted for years. Through email correspondence on Friday, Arkansas State...
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Residents challenge Rockport over trash contract, FOIA practices
This is the second and final story covering the Rockport City Council’s July 21 regular meeting. The first installment appeared in Thursday’s edition of the Malvern Daily Record. Questions surrounding Rockport’s latest legislative audit, differing...
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Rockport faces scrutiny over debts, financial reporting
Editor’s note: This is the first of two stories covering the Rockport City Council’s July 21 regular meeting. Due to length, the second installment will appear in Friday’s edition of the Malvern Daily Record. A small contingent of residents continued...
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LR Airport Commission Reviews Conceptual Plans for Future Terminal Improvements
The Little Rock Municipal Airport Commission today reviewed conceptual schematic designs for a proposed arrivals hall and terminal commons, marking another milestone in Clinton National Airport’s long-range effort to modernize the passenger experience...
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Festivalgoers braved the heat and took to the streets as Malvern celebrated the 150th anniversary of its incorporation on Saturday. The July 18 event brought a host of free family-friendly activities, musical acts, food trucks and vendors to the...
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Scott White reflects on 40 years of Lions Club service
Growing up in Malvern in the 1970s, Scott White's introduction to the Lions Club was the start of what would become a decades-long commitment to service. At the Malvern Lions Club's July 14 meeting, White and three other members were honored with pins...
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Castro, Porterfield receive 10-year sentences for sexual crimes involving minors
Two Hot Spring County men involved in separate criminal cases involving sexual crimes against minors were each sentenced to spend a decade behind bars after accepting plea agreements with state prosecutors this week. During Division 1 criminal...
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Baptist Health Heart Institute/ Arkansas Cardiology Opens Satellite Clinic Location in Hot Springs
Arkansas Cardiology and the Baptist Health Heart Institute are excited to officially welcome patients to a new satellite clinic in Hot Springs, which opened its doors in June. A ribbon-cutting event was held earlier today, July 14. Baptist Health...
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Bismarck fire officials seek vote on collecting dues through tax statements
A proposed ordinance to allow Bismarck Fire Protective Association to call a special election on the question of collecting annual dues through property tax statements was unanimously advanced by the county's Rules, Boards and Commissions Committee on...
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Arkadelphia man acquitted on 2025 sexual indecency charge
An Arkadelphia man accused of performing a lewd act in view of a minor while driving Interstate 30 last year was cleared by a Hot Spring County jury after a two-day trial last week. Emotions ran high on both sides of the courtroom on July 10 as...
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Young blues phenom Brady Roseberry to play for hometown crowd at Malvern150 next Saturday
After taking the top prize at an international guitar competition earlier this year with his Gibson ES-336, 15-yearold Brady Roseberry is set to appear as one of the headlining musical acts at Malvern's upcoming sesquicentennial celebration,...
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A local designer with enduring roots in the fashion industry is seeking creative individuals who want to take part in one of many historic events during the city's upcoming 150th anniversary celebration next week. Clothing designer and Malvern native...
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