FYI: HSNP Prescribed Burn Operations

Hot Springs National Park is planning to conduct prescribed fire operations between February 15 and March 1, 2019, depending on weather. Controlled burns may be completed on Sugarloaf Mountain in the Cedar Glades Road area; along Bull Bayou near the Crabt...

Meeting notice

The Planning Commission will meet at 6 p.m. on Thursday to discuss the following agenda items:

Conditional Use - Lamar's Off Site Structure - Application to rebuild existing billboard sign at corner of Polk Street and Grand Avenue (near 917 East Grand Aven...

Flow testing continues

Hot Springs Fire Department crews are conducting annual fire hydrant flow testing today in the following areas:  Lakeside Road; the entire Eastgate Two subdivision; High Meadow, Hillside, Woodland Heights, Rosecreek, and Saratoga streets; Park Av...

Emergency siren error report

An emergency siren that was part of the city’s siren warning system sounded in error at 8:03 this morning and was heard in various parts of the city. Despite the daily system-wide test that was conducted at 8 a.m. that showed all sirens to be fu...

Farmers market seeks volunteer board members

The Hot Springs Farmers and Artisans Market is seeking four volunteer members to serve on its board of directors. The market is a non-profit organization operated by volunteers. Its mission is to provide access to healthy, nutritious, locally grown food a...

Southern Airways sets new passenger record in Hot Springs

Southern Airways Express, Memphis, January 23, 2019 — Southern Airways Express, operator of the Essential Air Service routes from Memorial Field Airport in Hot Springs, today announced an 71% increase in passenger traffic over calendar ...

City wins GFOA award for 25th consecutive year

For the 25th consecutive year, the City of Hot Springs has been awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) for its 2017 comprehensive a...

Whittington named AR Urban Forestry Council president

Cherry Blossom Festival slated for February 16

The Hot Springs National Park Sister City Foundation will host the second annual Cherry Blossom Festival from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Saturday, February 16 in the second-floor community room at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 228 Spring Street. Proceed...

Citizens Police Academy now accepting applications

Applications are now being accepted until Thursday, January 31 for the 2019 Citizens Police Academy. Weekly classes will be held on Tuesdays beginning February 19 at 6 p.m. The 10-week course provides an in-depth look at what the Hot Springs Police and Ga...

Sister City Foundation hosts SCI Annual Young Artist Competition

Garland County high school students between the ages of 13 and 18 are invited to participate in Sister Cities International’s Annual Young Artists Showcase. Students from Hanamaki, Japan, Hot Springs’ sister city, will also participate...