Malvern Daily Record
Poyen's Garden & Grit 4-H Club Cultivates Knowledge
A new 4-H club launched this year at Poyen School District has spent its first growing season truly earning green thumbs. Members of Poyen's new Garden and Grit 4-H Club spent the group's inaugural semester working on a fall garden. The plot was...
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HSC Leadership Class 13 Visits State Capitol
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Sheriff, Captain Weigh In on HSCSO Training Standards, Department Retention, and Deputy Salaries
As election season draws focus on the current state of local government and law enforcement, Hot Spring County Sheriff Richard Tolleson and Capt. Kirk Mcclenahan spoke to the Malvern Daily Record on Wednesday regarding the present state of county law...
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Wilson Students Weave “Threads of Unity” For Black History Month
slice after slice of colored paper, putting the finishing touches on a number of art projects that are the focus of this year’s Black History Month studies at WIS. On the whiteboard at the front of her classroom, Solano -- the National Art Education...
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March Primary Candidates Face Off at Hot Spring County Political Debate
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Glen Rose's Melhorn Earns Thea Foundation Arts Scholarship
A Glen Rose High School senior is among a select group of Arkansas students recognized statewide for artistic talent and creativity through the Thea Foundation’s annual scholarship competition. Glen Rose's Maddie Melhorn was awarded a $3,000...
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State Agencies Urge Public to Avoid Contact With Wild Birds Due to Avian Influenza
Special to the MDR from Arkansas Department of Agriculture Arkansas agriculture and health agencies are urging the public to avoid contact with wild birds, especially birds that appear sick or are found dead, due to detections of highly pathogenic...
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HSC Treasurer, Judge Seek Injunction, Damages in Social Media Defamation Case
(Plaintiff) Dennis Thornton seek compensatory and punitive damages along with a restraining order preventing defendant Mike Shnaekel from "restoring, reposting or republishing the false statements" from a recent Facebook post which they say were...
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Weldon Delivers Final State of the City Address; Council Advances Entertainment District, East Page Tea Room Rezoning Approved
allow a proposed tea room at the site of a former residence on East Page Avenue. Two council members -- Ward 3's Sean Bridges and Ward 2's Wayne Reynolds -- were absent at roll call. During a second reading of the entertainment district ordinance --...
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Vallecillo-mendez Found Guilty, Sentenced to 40 Years for Rape of Minor
On Friday, Benton man who was recently convicted of sexual assault in Saline County was found guilty of rape by a Hot Spring County jury and sentenced to four additional decades behind bars. Following a two-day jury trial at the Hot Spring County...
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Arkansas Department of Health Secures $13.3 Million to Expand Statewide Health Data Infrastructure Investment comes thanks to Sen. Boozman’s support
The Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) has secured $13.3 million in federal funding thanks to Senator John Boozman’s (R-AR) work on the Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act of 2026. This investment is...
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Illusionist Josh Farley's See America Tour Mesmerizes the Ritz on Monday
formance is a stop on Farley's See America Tour, which follows an ambitious schedule of 50 performances throughout 50 states over the course of 50 weeks. In a phone interview with the Malvern Daily Record on Thursday morning, Farley pulled back the...
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Westerman Secures $9.2 Million to Demolish, Remediate Former Army Navy Hospital in Hot Springs
located at 105 Reserve Street in Hot Springs. Citing the necessity of this funding to “mitigate fire risk, secure the site, and remove hazards to public safety,” Westerman described the hospital as “an iconic building that has fallen into serious...
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Quorum Court Examines Winter Storm Response, Jones Mills Concrete Sale
Scarbrough (Dist. 5) were absent during roll call, with County Judge Dennis Thornton noting that some were still dealing with travel-related issues and others with family illnesses. County Attorney George Hopkins, who was out of town, joined the...
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The Renovated Ritz to Celebrate First Movie Screening & Balcony Naming Announcement on Saturday
The screen at Malvern's Historic Ritz Theater will light up with familiar faces this weekend as Arkansas State University Three Rivers proudly celebrates the theater's first movie showing since its closure. The event will also observe the official...
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MNB Celebrates Arivette’s 47 Years of Service
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Malvern’s Safe Haven Baby Box Dedicated After Community-led Effort
of effort is too much if it saves the life of one infant.” Brewster explained that while Arkansas law has long allowed parents to surrender a newborn at a fire station or hospital, the baby box provides a crucial alternative. “This allows for an...
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As Snow and Ice Grips HSC, Homeless Coalition Focuses on Safety of Unhoused Population
coalition chairman Boyce Mitchell said the timing of the storm coincided with the group’s annual Point-in-time count, which allowed the organization’s volunteers to both complete the required census and personally assess how local unhoused individuals...
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Frozen Conditions Continue to Affect Hot Spring County
Effects from last weekend’s winter storm continue to impact Hot Spring County into the middle of this week, with many government offices, businesses and school districts remaining closed as recovery efforts continue. Multiple state, county and city...
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As Officials Assess Damage, County Judge Declares State of Emergency From Winter Storm on Monday
the county is actively gathering damage reports from residents, businesses, and road crews in an effort to determine whether state or federal disaster assistance may be available. Thornton confirmed that so far, early damage reports have included the...
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Malvern Sweeps Arkansas Beta Convention Awards
achievement and character. The week’s events included the 17th Annual Elementary/junior Beta Convention, held Jan. 20–21, and the 83rd Annual Senior Beta Convention, held Jan. 22–23, both at the Hot Springs Convention Center. Malvern Elementary...
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Governor Declares State of Emergency Ahead of Weekend Winter Storm
bring the Natural State to a standstill this weekend. The declaration directs $250,000 from the Governor’s Disaster Response and Recovery Fund to be used to defray program and administrative costs at the discretion of the Director of the Arkansas...
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With freezing temperatures and winter precipitation expected to significantly impact Arkansas from late Friday into early Sunday morning, area school districts are keeping an eye on forecasts and preparing for the possibility of potential closures in...
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Benton Teen Arrested After Alleged Battery Sends Victim to the Hospital
The Hot Springs Police Department released information on Tuesday morning regarding an incident that sent one man to the hospital with serious injuries last Saturday. According to a press release issued by the Hot Springs Police Department Tuesday...
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Brian Coston Announces Re-election Bid for Dist. 2 Justice of the Peace
Incumbent Hot Spring County Justice of the Peace Brian Coston has announced his candidacy for reelection to his current District 2 seat. Coston brings real experience and a wealth of knowledge to the role, drawing from decades of commercial banking...
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Sheriff Details Reforms, Future Plans for HSCSO at Quorum Court Committee Night
updated policies, the department's renewed partnership with Group 6 Drug Task Force, and the reduction of unnecessary spending during his time in office. Although struggles persist with staffing due to competitive pay offered in nearby jurisdictions,...
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Beardens Selected As National Young Farmer Finalists
Outstanding Farmers of America ( OFA) announced that John and Rachel Bearden of Arkadelphia, Arkansas have been named finalists for the 2026 National Outstanding Young Farmer of America (NOYF) Award. The 2026 finalists are: Mitchell and Rebecca...
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Mac Glover Leadership Scholarship
The Hot Spring County Leadership Forum is now taking applications for the Mac Glover Servant Leader Scholarship, which awards deserving Hot Spring County high school seniors for the 2025-2026 school year with $750 scholarships toward any accredited...
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Elect Diana Harrist For ElectHot Spring Diana County Harrist TreasurerFor Hot Spring County Treasurer
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The 2025 Mammoth Crossword Puzzle Solution on Page 3 >>> 2026 Malvern MLK Events Begin Jan. 10
The Malvern Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Association has announced its 2026 calendar of activities set to commemorate the life and legacy of Dr. King. The theme of this year's celebrations is "From Dream to Action: Building Unity in Our...
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HSC Historical Society Returns Veteran's Military Memorabilia to Family with Local Roots
Items belonging to a late Hot Spring County veteran made their way home to his family at the end of 2025, thanks to assistance from the Hot Spring County Historical Society. On New Year's Eve, the society's president, Kinney Black, met with a couple...
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Arkansas Reports Highest Number of Whooping Cough Cases In Fifteen Year Collection History
Arkansas has reported more than 500 cases of pertussis in 2025. Pertussis, commonly known as whooping cough, has reached its highest level in the state since the Arkansas Department of Health began routinely collecting this data 15 years ago. Pertussis...
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MDR'S Year in Review: Our Top Stories of 2025
January: HSC Homeless Coalition Reflects on Jan. 9 Winter Storm Hot Spring County received significant snowfall -- up to a foot in some areas -- as a winter storm blew through the state on Jan. 9. In response, organizers and volunteers at the Hot...
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Community Christmas Meal 2025
As I write this, my memory harkens back to the joy and anticipation I had as a child, waking up on Christmas morning before anyone else in my house, and running into the living room to see what Santa had deposited under our Christmas tree, and knowing...
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Lifenet Expands Ambulance Service to Bismarck Beginning January 1
Beginning January 1, Lifenet will begin providing ambulance services in Bismarck, Ark., expanding emergency medical coverage across Hot Spring County. A 24-hour Advanced Life Support (ALS) ambulance will be stationed at the Bismarck Fire Station to...
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The Malvern/hot Spring County Chamber of Commerce has announced three out of four weekly winners of this year's Support Local/shop Small Gift Card Giveaway. Petra Wilson (pictured at right with the chamber's Ravonna Nichols) claimed the first week's...
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Chufrcirhstwuenlcitoemdemscetohmodmisut nity for Christmas Day Meal
For those seeking the warmth of fellowship and a shared meal over the holiday, one local church is preparing to open its doors on Christmas Day and invite all who would come to the table. From noon to 2 p.m. on Dec. 25, Malvern’s First United...
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Forty-nine recruits became Arkansas State Troopers tonight during a graduation ceremony held at the Benton Event Center. Following months of testing and interviews, the new Troopers were selected from a pool of 430 applicants to join the 2025-A...
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Wilson Intermediate Beta Club Catch the Spirit service project
Special to the MDR By Brenda Rush Malvern School District Gifted and Talented Coordinator The WIS Elementary Beta Club recently spent the morning spreading the Aloha spirit as part of their Catch the Wave service project. Students performed a special...
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Compliance Check by Sheriff’s Office Results in Sex Offender Arrest
A Level 3 sex offender who relocated to Hot Spring County earlier this year appeared for plea and arraignment yesterday after the sheriff’s office said he failed to comply with registration and reporting requirements. Sean Daniel Bosley, 43, whose...
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State Police Release Details in Fatal Dec. 11 Highway 67 Crash
The Arkansas State Police have released official preliminary details regarding a crash that occurred in Hot Spring County last Thursday, resulting in the death of a local man. According to the ASP fatal crash summary, the wreck which occurred at...
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ASU System Board of Trustees Names Interim President, Approves $23.7 Million in Capital Projects at A-state
The Arkansas State University System Board of Trustees today named Dr. Robin Myers, the retired ASU-MOUNtain Home chancellor who served as interim system president in 2024, to serve again as interim system president effective immediately. Myers...
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Do you want to paint a snowman?
Like their counterparts at the North Pole, Bismarck High agriculture instructor and FFA advisor John Crangle 's students have been hard at work on something extra special for tonight's local Christmas festivities. His students have spent the early...
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Quorum Court Weighs Action on Moto Track Complaints, Approves Budget Measures on Committee Night
A contingent of Diamond State Moto neighbors filled the courtroom gallery during the Hot Spring County Quorum Court's committee meetings on Monday night to share what many called their "life-altering" experiences with the motocross track operating near...
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SWA Opts to Discontinue Plastics Recycling, Cardboard Pickup at Businesses Due to Market Downturn
Citing a downturn in the market for recyclable materials and a desire to protect local taxpayer dollars, the Hot Spring County Solid Waste Authority will end curbside cardboard pickup for businesses and discontinue plastic recycling altogether,...
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Entergy Donates to Revive Community Outreach
Entergy customer service manager Blake Haynie and administrative assistant Ashley Selph present Revive Health & Wellness owner Courtney Mckinney, APRN, FNP-C with a check for $500 in support of Revive Community Outreach, which provides access to a food...
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For Optimum STEAM Day, 5th graders design the ultimate thrill ride
Fifth grade gifted & talented students from ten area school districts converged at Arkansas State University Three Rivers on Thursday afternoon to compete at the 2025 Optimum STEAM Day. This event, sponsored by local internet provider Optimum,...
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County Extension Office Announces Master Gardener Training
The Hot Spring County Master Gardeners is an organization through the University of Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service with about 30 people from all walks of life that share a common interest, the love of gardening. Master Gardeners are always...
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Extension staff recognized for innovation, excellence in serving Arkansans
Hot Spring County Cooperative Extension Service agents Jerry Clemons and Rachel Bearden display plaques recognizing their 30 and 10 years of service to the Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service during the organization’s annual employee conference Dec....
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Gunshot Victim Drove From Shooting Scene to Waffle House, HSCSO Confirms
The Hot Spring County Sheriff's Office has released select details regarding a November incident involving a man who drove to the local Waffle House while suffering from a gunshot wound sustained at another location. In the early morning hours of...
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Luna Marin on a Mission to Spread Joy by Stocking Local Blessing Boxes
While most children look forward to the thrill of receiving gifts on their birthday, one local 11-year-old recently decided that it would be better to give than to receive this year. For her birthday two weeks ago, Luna Marin, a 5th grader at Glen...
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Smith, Mcjunkin plead not guilty; Mchan, Walton set for 2026 jury trials
ported as being in critical but stable condition the next day. A witnesses at the scene confirmed that the victim was Smith's boyfriend, who also lived at the Vine Street residence. The court appointed attorney Philip Wilson to represent Smith during...
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Ouachita Behavioral Health & Wellness (OBHAW) recently recognized four area lawmakers for their role in advancing mental health legislation in the state. Representatives Richard Mcgrew, Les Warren, and Rick McClure were presented with the Behavioral...
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2025 Dynamic Dozen & A Half TAB Inside 21st Annual Community Thanksgiving Meal Invites All to "Share in the Bounty"
The organizers of a holiday event that's become one of the most anticipated community traditions in Malvern are gearing up to provide an afternoon of generosity and togetherness in the heart of the city. The 21st Annual Community Thanksgiving Meal,...
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Ball Appointed to Ward 3 Council Seat, Cherry Lane Neighbor Safety Concerns Persist at Malvern City Council’s November Meeting
The Malvern City Council moved through a brief agenda dominated by new business during their regular monthly meeting on Monday night, voting to fill a vacant seat in Ward 3 and considering new rules for camping within the city before hearing a...
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Senior Olympians Go for the Gold
Athletes in their golden years vied for gold medals of their own on Friday during the Tri-county Senior Olympics at Malvern's Boys and Girls Club. The event, hosted by Malvern's Arbor Oaks Healthcare & Rehabilitation, was founded in 2015 by the...
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Board Celebrates 2025 Winners at Hot Spring County Fair Awards Ceremony and Banquet
Youth exhibitors and contest winners showed up to shine at the Hot Spring County Livestock Exhibition and Fair Association’s annual fair awards ceremony and banquet at the fairgrounds on Nov. 3, which celebrated the hard work of local youth over the...
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Lions Induct New Members
Photos By Heather Bennett Ritter The Malvern Lions Club celebrated the acceptance of four new members during their weekly meeting at Coffee Records on Tuesday. The service organization's newest inductees are Timberland CDJR'S Managing Partner Michael...
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Quorum Court Honors Veterans and Volunteers, Approves SWA Budget in Regular Nov. Meeting
Noting the absence of District 2 Justice of the Peace Brian Coston, the Hot Spring County Quorum Court held its regular November meeting at 5:30 p.m. on Monday evening, marking its first regularly scheduled gathering after JPS approved new meeting...
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Malvern ESA Celebrates 75 Years
Epsilon Sigma Alpha (ESA) Alpha Omega Chapter members (pictured left to right) Reba Grounds, Sharon Loftis, Cindy Ditty, Peyton Ditty and Rita Turner proudly present a proclamation from the city of Malvern which declares November 1, 2025, as “ESA Alpha...
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Leopards’ hard fought e ort falls short to Scrappers
MALVERN — On senior night at Leopard Stadium, the hometown Malvern Leopards fought hard and competitively to showcase the Leopard pride on David Alpe Field Friday against the Nashville Scrappers in their 7-4A Conference football rivalry match-up. The...
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Shirron Issues Administrative Order in Response to Placement of Former Judge's Portrait
The administrative judge of the 7th Judicial Circuit issued a strongly-worded order on Monday after a local former judge's courtroom portrait unveiling earlier this month prompted him to visibly highlight the judge's reason for resignation. In his...
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County JPS Weigh Funding Plans, Law Library Revival and Courtroom Portrait Concerns at Tuesday Agenda Meeting
At Hot Spring County’s quorum court committee sessions on Tuesday night, JPS covered business ranging from a new district court cost-sharing proposal to the creation of a new law library board and additional adjustments to the court’s meeting...
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Shields, Ross, Cessor appear in Div. 1 Circuit Court on Tuesday
Defendants from the following notable criminal cases made appearances before Hon. Margaret Dobson in Hot Spring County’s Division 1 Circuit Court on Tuesday: Christopher Shields, 40, appeared via Zoom from the Hot Spring County Detention Center where...
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Re-election Announcement: Glorie Thornton for Hot Spring County Treasurer
Dear Hot Spring County Residents, I am honored to officially announce my candidacy for re-election as Hot Spring County Treasurer in the upcoming March 2026 Republican Primary. Since taking office in 2023, I have worked diligently to modernize the...
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Malvern School District Receives 11 Awards For "Beating the Odds"
This week, the Malvern School District announced it has received statewide recognition for the outstanding academic growth of its students, earning 11 awards from the Office for Education Policy at the University of Arkansas. The honors are a part of...
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Walton, Spradlin Arrested in Connection with Sept. Shooting Incidents
Two men are currently in custody in connection with September shooting incidents investigated by the Malvern Police Department last month. Adin Walton, 19, of Malvern was taken into custody by Malvern police on October 3 and booked on charges from two...
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Malvern Beta's Trick or Trot Fun Run & 5K Set for Saturday
Malvern Elementary School will transform into a Halloween-themed fun zone this Saturday, Oct. 25, as the Malvern Beta Club hosts its first-ever Trick or Trot Fun Run and 5K. The event is set to begin at 4 p.m. with the 5K, followed by a family-friendly...
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Malvern Leopard Wall of Honor Recipients
The Malvern School District in coordination with the Malvern Leopard Foundation recognized this year’s annual class of the Malvern Leopard Wall of Honor. The Malvern Leopard Wall of Honor was established in the spring of 2010 by the Malvern Leopard...
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Road Crew Honored for Going the Extra Mile After April Floods
On Oct. 17, employees of the Hot Spring County Road Department were treated to catfish and chicken dinner to honor their commitment to the county's safety following the April 5th flooding event. The meal, which was sponsored by Riggs CAT and catered...
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Six Charged in Connection With Attempted Detention Center Drug Delivery Scheme
Late this week, four men and two women were arrested and charged with attempting to conduct narcotic-related transactions within the Hot Spring County Detention Center, according to the Hot Spring County Sheriff’s Office. Sara Williams, 42, of Tull;...
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MHS Homecoming Motorcade 2025
The Malvern High School kicked off its homecoming motorcade event Thursday making routes around all schools in the district. The Malvern Police and Fire Departments led the way with the MHS Homecoming court, Leopard football team, spirit and dance...
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Quorum Court Hears Citizens' Questions, Judge's Responses on Potential Sale of Jones Mill Industrial Park
Last week’s sole bid for the sale of Jones Mill Industrial Park was the prime subject of the Hot Spring County Quorum Court’s regular monthly meeting on Tuesday night. The court also voted on changes to its meeting schedule and heard a request for...
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New Details Emerge in Whitworth Drug Trafficking Case
Additional details have been released regarding the arrest of a former Arkansas Department of Corrections employee during a multi-agency drug trafficking bust in June of this year. On Tuesday, Clinton Whitworth, 52, of Donaldson appeared in Div. 1...
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