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WATCH | Hallie Shoffner talks lowering healthcare costs, feeding Arkansans during Hot Springs sto...

WATCH | Hallie Shoffner talks lowering healthcare costs, feeding Arkansans during Hot Springs sto...

The Sentinel-Record — About 100 people attended Wednesday evening's fundraising event for Arkansas' Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate Hallie Shoffner at Elks Lodge No. 380.

WATCH | Heath off to fast start in first day as Visit Hot Springs CEO | Hot Springs Sentinel Reco...

WATCH | Heath off to fast start in first day as Visit Hot Springs CEO | Hot Springs Sentinel Reco...

The Sentinel-Record — Meet Devin Heath, the new CEO of Visit Hot Springs, who's ready to elevate tourism by connecting with the community and embracing fresh ideas.

WATCH | Actor Kevin Costner, others testify to deteriorating infrastructure at national parks | H...

WATCH | Actor Kevin Costner, others testify to deteriorating infrastructure at national parks | H...

The Sentinel-Record — Much of the testimony in front of the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Natural Resources dealt with the deteriorating infrastructure the country's park service and other entities are facing.

WATCH | Undersecretary, congressman work on Charlton Trail, recognize volunteers | Hot Springs Se...

WATCH | Undersecretary, congressman work on Charlton Trail, recognize volunteers | Hot Springs Se...

The Sentinel-Record — Local volunteers received some physical assistance from Washington, D.C., on Charlton Trail.

Community reaches out after tragic traffic deaths

Community reaches out after tragic traffic deaths

The Sentinel-Record — Funeral services for four people killed in a tragic four-car collision on Highway 70 near Jaguar Trail on Saturday will begin this Friday, as friends and colleagues thank the community for its immense support.

Anglers can weigh in on AGFC management plan Tuesday

Anglers can weigh in on AGFC management plan Tuesday

The Sentinel-Record — Anglers will have a chance to talk directly to members of the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission Tuesday at Hot Springs Convention Center. The AGFC will be hosting one of its three final public forums from 6-7:30 p.m.

The Baron may be retired, but Levi's annual ball will continue

The Baron may be retired, but Levi's annual ball will continue

The Sentinel-Record — Although Davis Tillman will not be reigning over the Baron's Ball, the annual fundraiser for Levi Hospital is set for Nov. 5 at Horner Hall. "Yes, the Baron retired," Jackie Arrison, the hospital's vice president for development, said.

Thousands expected for eclipse

Thousands expected for eclipse

The Sentinel-Record — Hot Springs will experience over three and a half minutes of totality during the solar eclipse on Monday, April 8, 2024, which could draw twice as many people as during the racing season, according to Kim Williams with Arkansas Tourism.

Changing lives: The magic in the movement of a horse

Changing lives: The magic in the movement of a horse

The Sentinel-Record — PEARCY -- Katja Summerlin has always had a love for horses. Ever since she was a child growing up in Switzerland, she loved the animals. "And my family still to this day doesn't know why," she said. Summerlin started working with horses at a local therapeutic riding center in Switzerland, "without knowing that one day it will become a profession for me."