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<title><![CDATA[Madison Street closing]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Madison Street, from West Belding to Hillwood Street will be closed to through traffic Monday, May 20 and Tuesday, May 21 for gas line construction.

Signs will be posted. Motorists will need to seek an alternate route during street closure.
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<link>http://www.cityhs.net/newsroom/index.php?do:newsDetail=1&amp;news_id=1416</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 17 May 2013 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[HSFD responds to fire at 116 Chelle]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[On Thursday, May 16 at 6:02 p.m., the Hot Springs Fire Department responded to the report of a fire at a residence located at 116 Chelle Street. Upon arrival, firefighters noted the structure was engulfed in fire and smoke.  They entered and extinguished the fire within minutes, after which the fire marshalâ€™s investigation determined the cause to be an accidental cooking fire.

One male occupa...<br />]]></description>
<link>http://www.cityhs.net/newsroom/index.php?do:newsDetail=1&amp;news_id=1415</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 17 May 2013 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Street and lane closings]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Weather permitting, Terry Street from Golf Links Road to Barkley Street will be closed to through traffic from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. on Tuesday, May 21 to complete street repairs and drainage improvement.

Both northbound lanes and one southbound lane of Central Avenue will be closed from 8 p.m. on Monday, May 20 until 12 a.m. on Tuesday, May 21. The closing is required to erect a crane to change ...<br />]]></description>
<link>http://www.cityhs.net/newsroom/index.php?do:newsDetail=1&amp;news_id=1414</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 17 May 2013 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Bark Park Association hosts picnic]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[The Hot Springs Bark Park Association will host a rain or shine picnic from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 18 at the park. Located at the corner of Shady Grove Road and Hollywood Avenue, the park includes separate spaces for large and small dogs, as well as a double gate to ensure the safest possible environment. The purpose of the picnic is to familiarize dog owners and their pets with the...<br />]]></description>
<link>http://www.cityhs.net/newsroom/index.php?do:newsDetail=1&amp;news_id=1413</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 16 May 2013 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Street closings]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[The intersection of Garland Avenue and Third Street will be closed to through traffic all Friday, May 17 to install a water tap.

Garland Avenue, from Third to Summer Street will be closed to through traffic beginning Monday, May 20 until June 20 for a water line project.

Signs will be posted. Motorists will need to seek an alternate route during street closures.
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<link>http://www.cityhs.net/newsroom/index.php?do:newsDetail=1&amp;news_id=1412</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 16 May 2013 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[HSA â€" MPO Policy Board Meeting]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[The Hot Springs Area Metropolitan Planning Organization Policy Board will meet at 10 a.m. on Thursday, May 23 at the Transportation Depot, 100 Broadway Terrace. Items on the agenda include the Project Status Report, 2013-2014 budget, the Arkansas Transportation Planning Conference, MLK extension, the election of officers, and other public business.  The public is encouraged to attend. For more inf...<br />]]></description>
<link>http://www.cityhs.net/newsroom/index.php?do:newsDetail=1&amp;news_id=1411</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 16 May 2013 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Ninth rabies case confirmed in Garland County]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[The number of positive rabies cases in Garland County has risen to nine, after a rabid live skunk was shot and captured on Sunday in the fenced back yard in the 100 block of Lake South Terrace in Hot Springs. No humans or animals were exposed.

Another rabid dead skunk was found last weekend in Cleburne County, with two unvaccinated dogs exposed.

Pet owners are reminded to vaccinate all dogs ...<br />]]></description>
<link>http://www.cityhs.net/newsroom/index.php?do:newsDetail=1&amp;news_id=1410</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 15 May 2013 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Street and lane closings]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[The right turn lane of Hobson Avenue, between Central Avenue and Oakcliff Street will be closed from 9 p.m. on Wednesday, May 15 until 6 a.m. on Thursday, May 16 for fiber optic work.

Pond Street, from Central Avenue to Linwood Avenue will be closed to through traffic Wednesday, May 15 until Wednesday, May 22 for a gas line project.

Signs will be posted. Motorists are asked to use caution w...<br />]]></description>
<link>http://www.cityhs.net/newsroom/index.php?do:newsDetail=1&amp;news_id=1409</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 14 May 2013 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Animal shelter resumes adoption services]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Following a case of confirmed distemper from a dog adopted out of the John Seales Animal Services Center on March 29 and subsequent remedial actions taken at the shelter by Hot Springs Animal Services, the shelter has resumed animal adoptions.

Adoptions will be limited to pets in the puppy room, cat room and the first 14 kennel runs.  The remainder of the shelter population is currently transi...<br />]]></description>
<link>http://www.cityhs.net/newsroom/index.php?do:newsDetail=1&amp;news_id=1408</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 13 May 2013 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Airport hosts monthly art exhibit]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[The public is invited to an opening reception featuring the works of Traditional Art Guild Artists Sharon Dumas and Carol Joswick from 1 to 3 p.m. on Saturday, May 18 in the terminal building at Hot Springs Memorial Field, 525 Airport Road. The exhibit will remain on display until mid-June.

Dumasâ€™ interest in art and love of animals started at an early age.  Recognizing her interest in the a...<br />]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 13 May 2013 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Street closings]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Weather permitting, Mangum Street, from the rear of the Burger King driveway  on Central Avenue to approximately 200 feet north will be closed to through traffic from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. on Tuesday, May 14 for street repairs.

Weather permitting, Terry Street, from Golf Links Road to Barkley Street will be closed to through traffic from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. on May 15 and Thursday, May 16 for st...<br />]]></description>
<link>http://www.cityhs.net/newsroom/index.php?do:newsDetail=1&amp;news_id=1406</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 13 May 2013 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Radar stationed on Hobson Avenue]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[The City of Hot Springsâ€™ portable radar speed sign is stationed throughout the week of May 13 on Hobson Avenue, between Lacy and Cooper streets. The speed limit for this area is 25 miles per hour.

Studies show that motorists will reduce their speed 80 percent of the time when encountering a radar sign that is posting their current driving speed. The sign is intended to increase public awarene...<br />]]></description>
<link>http://www.cityhs.net/newsroom/index.php?do:newsDetail=1&amp;news_id=1405</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 13 May 2013 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[City receives funding for new skatepark]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[The City of Hot Springs has been notified of a state grant funding award that will enable the construction of a new 5,000 square foot state-of-the-art skatepark on city-owned property located at 411 Valley Street, next to the Recycling Drop-off Center and adjacent to the Hot Springs Creek Greenway Trail.

The Parks & Recreation Department applied for and will receive $75,000 in grant funds from ...<br />]]></description>
<link>http://www.cityhs.net/newsroom/index.php?do:newsDetail=1&amp;news_id=1404</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 10 May 2013 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Greenwood Street closing]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Greenwood Street between Seventh Street and Centerview will be closed to through traffic from 8:30 a.m. until 3 p.m. on Tuesday, May 14 for manhole construction.

Signs will be posted, and motorists will need to seek an alternate route during closure.
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<link>http://www.cityhs.net/newsroom/index.php?do:newsDetail=1&amp;news_id=1403</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 10 May 2013 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day is May 11]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Garland County residents can bring items to the Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 11 to the Garland County Fairgrounds at 4831 Malvern Avenue (Highway 270 East) for safe, free disposal of unused or leftover household products containing toxic, flammable, corrosive or reactive chemicals.  There will also be a re-use center for paint that is still usable...<br />]]></description>
<link>http://www.cityhs.net/newsroom/index.php?do:newsDetail=1&amp;news_id=1402</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 09 May 2013 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Partial lane closing notice]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Belding Street, between Vardon and Charteroak streets, will be closed for gas line replacement from 7:30 a.m. until 4 p.m. on Thursday, May 9, Friday, May 10, and also from Monday, May 13 through Friday, May 17. Motorists are advised to travel an alternate route.  <br />]]></description>
<link>http://www.cityhs.net/newsroom/index.php?do:newsDetail=1&amp;news_id=1401</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 08 May 2013 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Rabid skunk found within city limits]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Another rabid skunk tested positive today for rabies at the state lab, bringing to eight the total number of positive rabies cases in Garland County this year to date. The skunk was captured underneath a home located in the 700 block of Ridgeway Street, inside city limits.

The skunk was submitted to Hot Springs Animal Services after being caught last weekend in a trap set by a local pest contro...<br />]]></description>
<link>http://www.cityhs.net/newsroom/index.php?do:newsDetail=1&amp;news_id=1400</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 08 May 2013 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[HDC Public Hearing notice]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[The Hot Springs Historic District Commission will hold a public hearing at 8:30 a.m. on Thursday, May 16 in the Board Chambers of Hot Springs City Hall, 133 Convention Boulevard. This hearing is to consider the following certificate of appropriateness requests.

â€˘	Spa Souvenirs, 334 A Central Avenue - Request to modify the north side of this existing storefront

â€˘	256 Central Avenue - Requ...<br />]]></description>
<link>http://www.cityhs.net/newsroom/index.php?do:newsDetail=1&amp;news_id=1399</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 08 May 2013 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[City launches facebook page]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Area residents are encouraged to â€ślikeâ€ť the City of Hot Springsâ€™ new facebook page at www.facebook.com/cityofhotsprings for late-breaking news, emergency information and quick updates on city events, services and programs.  The city page can also be found by entering City of Hot Springs, Arkansas Government in the facebook search box.

Once on the page, viewers can choose Get Notifications...<br />]]></description>
<link>http://www.cityhs.net/newsroom/index.php?do:newsDetail=1&amp;news_id=1398</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 07 May 2013 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Elizabeth Terrace lane closing]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[The eastbound lane of Elizabeth Terrace from Poplar to Cove Street will be closed from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. on Wednesday, May 8 for gas line installation.

Signs will be posted. Motorists will need to use caution when traveling in this area.
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<link>http://www.cityhs.net/newsroom/index.php?do:newsDetail=1&amp;news_id=1397</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 07 May 2013 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[HSA-MPO meeting cancellation]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[The Hot Springs Area Metropolitan Planning Organization Technical Committee regular meeting scheduled for May 14 has been canceled. The next scheduled meeting is July 9. For more information, contact MPO Study Director Dianne Morrison, 321-4804.<br />]]></description>
<link>http://www.cityhs.net/newsroom/index.php?do:newsDetail=1&amp;news_id=1396</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 07 May 2013 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Street closing notice]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[On Monday, May 6, West Belding, from Oakcliff to Charteroak, will be closed to through traffic for gas line construction. Signs will be posted, and motorists are advised to seek an alternate route.  <br />]]></description>
<link>http://www.cityhs.net/newsroom/index.php?do:newsDetail=1&amp;news_id=1395</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 03 May 2013 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Distemper cases confirmed]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Late yesterday afternoon, two cases of distemper were confirmed in puppies adopted from the John Seales Animal Services Center, 319 Davidson Drive.

Both were unvaccinated animals adopted from Animal Services in late March or early April. Animal Services is currently vaccinating all puppies that have been isolated at the shelter and show no signs of the disease. The shelter is currently conduct...<br />]]></description>
<link>http://www.cityhs.net/newsroom/index.php?do:newsDetail=1&amp;news_id=1394</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 03 May 2013 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Trail Watch launch postponed due to weather]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Due to the forecast of inclement weather, the Hot Springs Parks and Recreation Department has postponed the launch of Trail Watch until 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 11 at the Farmerâ€™s Market Pavilion, 121 Orange Street.  The launch was originally scheduled for May 4.

A volunteer-based program, Trail Watch is designed to provide and model proper trail etiquette and safety, to assist users in trail...<br />]]></description>
<link>http://www.cityhs.net/newsroom/index.php?do:newsDetail=1&amp;news_id=1393</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 03 May 2013 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Sanitation now offers glass recycling]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Green-minded residents now have an extra reason to visit the Hot Springs Sanitation Departmentâ€™s 24-hour Recycling Drop-off Center:  glass.

The long-awaited addition of glass will help further reduce the waste stream of those who already recycle newsprint, plastic, aluminum cans, phone books and corrugated cardboard at the center. The department is working with a vendor that will now accept t...<br />]]></description>
<link>http://www.cityhs.net/newsroom/index.php?do:newsDetail=1&amp;news_id=1392</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 03 May 2013 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Director Jones to host District 2 town meeting]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Director Elaine Jones will host a town meeting for residents of District 2 at 6 p.m. on Monday, May 6 at the Webb Community Center, 127 Pleasant Street.  Guest speaker David Watkins, Hot Springs city manager, will give details about the city manager form of government at the meeting.

For more information, contact Jones, 282-6340.
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<link>http://www.cityhs.net/newsroom/index.php?do:newsDetail=1&amp;news_id=1391</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 03 May 2013 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Street and lane closings]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[The inside lanes from the 100 to the 300 block of Central Avenue will be closed from 3 a.m. to 6:30 a.m. on Thursday, May 9 for the hanging of flower baskets. Motorists will need to use caution when traveling in this area.

Malvern Avenue, between Spring Street and Bridge Street will be closed to through traffic from Friday, May 3 until Sunday, May 5 for H.O.G. Rally concessions. Barricades are ...<br />]]></description>
<link>http://www.cityhs.net/newsroom/index.php?do:newsDetail=1&amp;news_id=1390</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 03 May 2013 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Registration deadline nears for 20th anniversary citizen delegation visit ]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[The May 15 deadline is drawing near for those interested in being part of the Hot Springs Sister City Program's 20th anniversary citizen delegation to Hanamaki, Japan.

â€śHave you ever thought about taking a trip to Japan?â€ť  said Mary Neilson, Sister City Program Coordinator.  â€śWould you like the opportunity to experience the culture, not just as a tourist but as a special guest? Being a...<br />]]></description>
<link>http://www.cityhs.net/newsroom/index.php?do:newsDetail=1&amp;news_id=1389</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 03 May 2013 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[West Belding Street lane closing]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[ One lane of West Belding Street, between Madison and Charteroak Streets will be closed Friday, May 3 and Monday, May 6 for a gas line construction project.

Signs will be posted. Motorists will need to use caution when traveling in this area.
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<link>http://www.cityhs.net/newsroom/index.php?do:newsDetail=1&amp;news_id=1388</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 02 May 2013 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[â€śTrail Watchâ€ť to begin May 4]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[The Hot Springs Parks and Recreation Department announces the launch of Trail Watch at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 4 at the Farmerâ€™s Market Pavilion, 121 Orange Street.
A volunteer-based program, Trail Watch is designed to provide and model proper trail etiquette and safety, to assist users in trail navigation, and to provide an official city presence on the Hot Springs Creek Greenway Trail.

V...<br />]]></description>
<link>http://www.cityhs.net/newsroom/index.php?do:newsDetail=1&amp;news_id=1387</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 02 May 2013 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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