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Hi Hot Springs, hope you’re having a great weekend!
In today’s in-case-you-missed-it edition: Joey Lauren Adams’ new bistro, a Taiwanese night market, and Christopher Cross live + the top stories from this week & a sneak peek at next week.
Today’s sponsor, American Hartford Gold, is helping folks around Hot Springs protect their savings as gold and silver continue to gain momentum. Their free guide explains what’s driving the surge… and what to know before adding precious metals to your portfolio. Grab your free copy here.
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📰 Most-clicked stories this week
Family run bistro venture: Actor and North Little Rock native Joey Lauren Adams is opening Lyle’s in Hot Springs. It will serve cocktails and be managed by Zack Walters of Oklahoma City’s Sedalia’s — read the full story.
Culture, nature, and charm: A recent list spotlights ten picturesque Arkansas day trips under $55, from free art at Crystal Bridges to Eureka Springs, the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville, and spa-friendly Hot Springs — see all ten destinations.
An Arkansas ice cream institution: Hot Springs locals love Bailey’s Dairy Treat, a 1950s walk-up serving ultra-creamy soft-serve, sundaes, banana splits, and seasonal favorites. Simple, no-frills, and absolutely worth the drive — read the full story.
Nothing prepares you for a pet emergency: I learned that the hard way after charging $10k to a credit card for life-saving surgery on my cat, Miss Stache. As soon as we got home, I signed up for Spot. It’s super affordable – and reimburses up to 90% of the bill.
Compare rates for free: The national average for car insurance is around $175/month. Paying more than that? Same, so I did some shopping around and ended up cutting my premium in half. If you haven’t checked in a while, you’re probably overpaying too — here’s the comparison tool I used.
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🏆 Gold and silver are heating up
Together with our sponsor American Hartford Gold
Gold just posted its strongest run in decades… and the momentum is carrying into 2026. Silver has become one of the most talked-about assets as investors look for ways to stay ahead of market volatility.
While many are still sitting on the sidelines, others are quietly repositioning.
If you’re wondering whether you’re missing something, AHG has a free guide explaining what’s driving the renewed interest… and how investors are approaching precious metals right now.
It’s free and worth reading before the next move.
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🫶 This week’s top finds
Your couch can wait: New releases, special events, and that big-screen buzz you actually leave the house for, all in one place. Central City 10 Cinema is an easy midweek reset with comfy seats, crisp sound, and zero fuss in Hot Springs… because sometimes streaming just can’t compete.
Craveable vegan pizza: When the crew wants pizza and you want it plant-based, SQZBX Pizza Joint delivers the GF Vegan Dream and an easygoing vibe. It’s the relaxed local spot for legit vegan slices that keep plans simple and everyone happy.
Treasure-hunting, but classy: Skip the yard-sale chaos and find vintage sparkle at Historic District Antiques, with estate jewelry, period lighting, and curios that whisper Hot Springs history while making your place feel less museum and a lot more you.
Thinning hair? It only gets worse: A few months ago, I noticed my ponytail getting thinner. I tried the usual stuff (biotin, shampoo, etc.) but mostly just hoped it would fix itself… until I learned that active follicles can permanently go dormant if you don’t do something about it. The good news? You can get treatment that actually works with no office visits or trips to the pharmacy. Learn more about my favorite online options here.
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📆 Sneak peek at next week
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🚮 Operation Clean Sweep @ City of Hot Springs City Hall | Monday (3/9) at 8:00 AM – Operation Clean Sweep is rolling between Reserve and Spring, Malvern to Illinois, giving the neighborhood a three-week tune-up. Expect friendly door knocks, daily curbside pickups, and then the clipboard brigade, plus extra eyes from police, fire, and animal services. Time to retire the mystery pile.
👒 Derby Hat Making Bar @ Unwrapped Event and Gift Boutique | Tuesday (3/10) at 5:00 PM – Channel Churchill Downs at a Derby Hat Making Bar, where Veiled Rose whips up hats and fascinators while you pick trims, offer opinions, and pretend you know horse stats. Call Unwrapped Event & Gift Boutique at 501-521-3600, because spots are scarce, and bragging rights plentiful.
🧁 Relay for Life: Bake Sale @ Garland County Library | Wednesday (3/11) at 10:00 AM – Your favorite librarians are trading Dewey decimals for desserts at Garland County Library’s Relay for Life bake sale, where calories for a cause count. Bring cash, or tap to donate on your phone, snag something sweet, pick up a luminary, and know every dollar helps.
🌿 Garvan Greenprint: A Garden Design Workshop @ Garvan Woodland Gardens | Wednesday (3/11) at 12:30 PM – Finally, screen time you can brag about at dinner. This hands-on garden design workshop gets ages 13+ planning beautiful, sustainable, biodiverse spaces with software, color and texture know-how, and a personalized layout. Bring a device, bonus points for sending a soil sample in advance.
⛵ Christopher Cross @ Oaklawn Event Center | Friday (3/13) at 7:00 PM – Christopher Cross brings the smooth-sailing soundtrack of your long-lost mixtape, live and in fine form. Expect Sailing, Ride Like the Wind, and the rest of the soft-rock gold, all delivered with grown-up polish, zero fuss, and happily seated sing-alongs.
🌱 5th Annual Community Seed Swap @ Nyah Grange #133 | Saturday (3/14) at 1:00 PM – Mud season calls for swapping seeds at the 5th Annual Community Seed Swap at the Nyah Grange. Bring your stash, trade for heirlooms, sip something warm, and meet the green thumbs you usually wave to from the checkout line; vendor space available.
🏮 Taiwanese Night Market @ Emergent Arts | Saturday (3/14) at 6:30 PM – Emergent Arts is turning into a Taiwanese-style night market, with food stalls, games, shopping, and auctions. Think street fair upgraded, with eats from across Asia, neighbors to chat with, and zero funnel cake regrets. Adults $30, kids 12 and under $20, RSVP at https://emergentarts.wildapricot.org/event-6510105.
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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🔥 Worth a peek
We’re always on the hunt for useful resources, deals, services, and products we think you’ll love. Here’s what caught our eye this week.
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📻 Hot Springs report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 73°F – Low: 54°F – Precip: 10%
Sunny, with a high near 73. North northeast wind around 0 mph. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 54. South wind around 0 mph.
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Tomorrow – High: 76°F – Low: 64°F – Precip: 60%
Showers and thunderstorms likely after 7am. Partly sunny, with a high near 76. South southwest wind 0 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Later: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 1am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. South southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Someone Googled you this week 👀
It may feel like an invasion of privacy, but unfortunately It’s the new normal. Whether you’re joining a committee, selling something locally, dating again, or just meeting new neighbors… people are going to look you up online.
Like it or not, the internet has a way of surfacing past mistakes and outdated information that no longer reflects who you are.
Thankfully, there’s a really easy way for you – or someone you care about – to clean up outdated results that no longer tell the real story. Learn more here.
Most popular house this week
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