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Hello Hot Springs! Hope your coffee tastes especially good this morning.
In today’s bring-the-kiddos edition: Architectural gems gain recognition, a Taiwanese night market, and the world’s shortest St. Patrick’s Day parade + excuses to get the fam out and about this week.
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📰 In the news
Architectural gems gain recognition: Nine Arkansas sites were added to the National Register in January, including Hot Springs’ 1950 Robert E. Lee School, later the studio of sculptor Jeanfo, plus bridges and landmarks statewide — read the full story.
Where restraint meets flavor: Hot Springs favorite DeLuca’s Pizza Parlor draws fans from across Arkansas, with fresh dough, balanced sauce, and thoughtful pies locals say make it the best pizza in the state — read the full story.
Bond counsel and funding details: Garland County Library’s board approved hiring a Little Rock law firm in February to explore a possible millage increase for a main branch at Hot Springs’ former Majestic Hotel site — read about costs and counsel.
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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💎 Local business spotlight
Fried pie craving solved: Morrison’s Fried Pies rolls up in a robin’s-egg-blue truck with scratch-made hand pies, sweet and savory alike. Think apple, peach, chocolate, and Natchitoches-style meat pies. Suddenly, your weekly errands… take the scenic route right past the window.
Fresh-flowers mood lifter: When you’re craving a pop of color, Flowers & Home of Hot Springs creates cheerful bouquets, custom designs, and event florals that feel personal. Share a vibe or favorite stem, and their pros will craft something you’ll admire all week.
Zip through the pines: Adventureworks Hot Springs turns an ordinary afternoon into treetop therapy. Soar through the canopy, ditch screen time, and remember what fresh air feels like. Low-planning, high-fun vibes… and a perfect excuse to nudge a friend who needs it.
These aren’t ads or sponsored placements, just some cool nearby spots we think are worth a visit.
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🫶 We got your back
Your data is for sale right now: There are over 400 websites selling your info to marketers, political campaigns, and scammers. They’ve got your phone number, home address, relatives’ names… you name it. That’s how robocallers seem to know everything about you before you pick up. You can remove your info one site at a time, or pay a service to do it for you. Here’s what we recommend →
Why your last diet didn’t work: Sustained weight loss is nearly impossible with diet alone. Your body literally fights back by making you hungrier the moment you start restricting calories. That’s why more doctors are recommending GLP-1s. The best part? Getting them has never been easier. We compared three programs to help you find the right fit. See which ones stood out →
What doctors wish every 65+ adult had at home: Physicians call it “long-lie,” and it’s the real reason falls are so dangerous for older adults. It’s not a broken bone… it’s lying on the floor for hours waiting for someone to notice. We dug into the options that actually solve this problem, and one stood out. See which one →
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. Check out my favorite online options →
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📆 Fun for the whole fam
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All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.
🌻 Garvan’s Junior Gardeners @ Garvan Woodland Gardens | Wednesday (3/11) at 10:30 AM – Let the kids grow dinner from seed to skillet with Garvan’s Junior Gardeners. They’ll plant, transplant, and cook what they harvest, then bring home, each month, seeds, seedlings, or recipes. Eight sessions, toolkit included, and yes, you’re the designated chauffeur, not the farmhand.
⛸ Creepy Good Luck Skate @ Ready Set Skate | Friday (3/13) at 7:00 PM – Friday the 13th is swooping back in, and we’re leaning into superstition with a Creepy Good Luck Skate that’s more fun than frightening. Wear your best green, bring the kids, and cruise for prizes, vibes, and bragging rights all night. Consider it cardio with flair.
📚 Bookmobile and Craft @ Mountain View Heights | Saturday (3/14) at 11:00 AM – If you’ve been meaning to figure out Libby, or get a library card without crossing town, Donna the bookmobile is rolling into Mountain View Heights for a Craftmobile visit. Ms. Katie leads shamrock art, you sort holds and returns, and Mr. James makes life easy.
🌱 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.
☘ St. Patrick’s Day Bingo @ St. John’s Catholic School | Sunday (3/15) at 2:00 PM – Hot Springs is going full shamrock with St. Patrick’s Day Bingo handing out cash, bragging rights, and a dauber for $15. Fifteen games, big bucks rounds, a jackpot, and a 50/50 raffle, all benefiting the Catholic Daughters. Wear green, bring your luck, shout Bingo proudly.
☘ World’s Shortest St. Patrick’s Day Parade @ Bridge St. LIVE Entertainment District | Tuesday (3/17) at 5:00 PM – Think you can handle a 98-foot march? Hot Springs turns historic Bridge Street, the world’s shortest street in daily use, into the biggest, shortest St. Patrick’s Day parade, complete with cheers, costumes, and that neighbor you only see once a year. Blink, laugh, then celebrate.
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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📻 Hot Springs report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 72°F – Low: 38°F – Precip: 92%
Showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy. High near 72, with temperatures falling to around 67 in the afternoon. West southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible. Later: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 38. North wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
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Tomorrow – High: 62°F – Low: 41°F – Precip: 5%
Sunny, with a high near 62. East northeast wind around 5 mph. Later: Clear, with a low around 41. South wind 0 to 5 mph.
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