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Hot Springs, Arkansas Patch AM: a 4 min readMorning Hot Springs! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Why a man left the Hot Springs police lobby in handcuffs
- Lake Hamilton clinches 5A South—can they avenge their lone league loss?
- How a Hot Springs camping trip became a wish come true
Today's riddle: I Am not animal, vegetable, or mineral. I don’t eat, but need to be fed regularly to stay alive. What am I? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 76 and low of 59 degrees.
- Saturday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 82, low: 64.
- Sunday: A thunderstorm in spots, with a high of 81 and low of 55 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Reportedly intoxicated man arrested in HSPD lobby, drugs allegedly found (hotsr.com) — Police say a man was arrested Tuesday in the lobby of the Hot Springs Police Department after allegedly appearing intoxicated and later testing positive for a small amount of suspected meth. Officers report he came in to verify sex offender registration, then began disturbing others in the lobby. He now faces felony drug and paraphernalia charges, plus a public intoxication count. 
2. Wolves clinch outright 5A South title with 7-2 victory Hot Springs Sentinel Record (hotsr.com) — Lake Hamilton’s Wolves baseball team, just outside Hot Springs, clinched the 5A South title with a 7-2 home win over El Dorado and now eye a deep state-tournament run. Strong early offense and steady pitching carried the victory, setting up a home rematch Friday against White Hall to close conference play and celebrate senior night.
3. Make-A-Wish Mid-South gives Arkansas girl true Natural State experience amid illness (katv.com) — A young cancer survivor’s wish brought her family to camp at the KOA in Hot Springs before heading to Murfreesboro’s Crater of Diamonds, where she found a real diamond. The story follows Madison Mansfield’s journey from diagnosis to being cancer-free, and how Make-A-Wish Mid-South and Arkansas communities rallied to give her a joyful outdoor adventure.
4. Arkansas EHC celebrates social, community impact - (arkadelphian.com) — Garland County Extension Homemakers members in and around Hot Springs are highlighting how clubs like the Crazy Quilters and Lakeshore EHC have built friendships, skills, and community service projects for decades. The story also spotlights a new evening EHC club in nearby Hot Spring County, showing how the organization is adapting to younger, working members while keeping its focus on volunteering and lifelong learning statewide.
📸 Around Hot Springs
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Graduation @ BankOZK Arena
Fountain Lake Charter High School Hot Springs National Park, AR 71901
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Hot Springs Hikes
Hot Springs Mountain Picnic and Day Use Area Hot Springs Mountain
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24 form Tai Chi
Coronado Community Center, 160 Ponderosa Lane, Hot Springs Village
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Healthy Eating Class
Union Missionary Baptist Church, 217 Gulpha Rd., Hot Springs
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Tai Chi for Arthritis
Oaklawn United Methodist Church, 216 Higdon Ferry Rd., Hot Springs
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Strength Training
Oaklawn Center on Aging, 307 F Carpenter Dam Rd., Hot Springs
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Ageless Grace & Seated Tai Chi
Oaklawn Center on Aging, 307 F Carpenter Dam Rd., Hot Springs
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Seated Tai Chi
Union Missionary Baptist Church, 217 Gulpha Rd., Hot Springs
10:00 am
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Monday May 11
Tuesday May 12
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🗓 Events Nearby
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24 form Tai Chi
Coronado Community Center, 160 Ponderosa Lane, Hot Springs Village
9:00 am -
Healthy Eating Class
Union Missionary Baptist Church, 217 Gulpha Rd., Hot Springs
11:30 am -
Tai Chi for Arthritis
Oaklawn United Methodist Church, 216 Higdon Ferry Rd., Hot Springs
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Strength Training
Oaklawn Center on Aging, 307 F Carpenter Dam Rd., Hot Springs
9:10 am
Monday May 11
Tuesday May 12
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Pollydoodle was LOST on May 2, 2026 in Hot Springs, AR 71901 near Malvern Avenue and Cones Road Sharing for a neighbor. For the latest information… (Nextdoor Wildwood) - My neighbor's escape artist is off wondering again, been missing since yesterday from Cedar Creek Rd.
His name is Louie. Looks like small lab but has cocker hair. (Nextdoor Holy Spirit)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Fire (Thank you Steve H. for sending it in!)
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