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Hot Springs, Arkansas Patch AM: a 5 min read

Hi Hot Springs! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Can Hot Springs help this family find their mystery hero?
  • What air‑permit violations did a Hot Springs aircraft facility have to fix?
  • Could your teen thrive at Hot Springs’ elite free STEM high school?

Also on today's calendar: Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness and 10 more events.

Today's riddle: What has a cap but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Heavy rain and a thunderstorm, with a high of 75 and low of 66 degrees.
  • Sunday: Warmer with partial sunshine, temps: high: 84, low: 61.
  • Monday: Less humid with plenty of sun, with a high of 83 and low of 56 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Good Samaritan helps Hot Springs teen after crash with accused drunk driver (kark.com) — A Hot Springs mother is searching for a gas station worker named Cole who comforted her 16-year-old son after he was hit by an accused drunk driver on April 10. The teen credits Cole’s quick help and compassion at a local Citgo with getting him through the terrifying crash, and the family now hopes the community can help them thank him properly.
   

• Air Enforcement: Arkansas Department of Energy and Environment - Division of Environmental Quality and Hot Springs Coating/Aircraft Structural Parts Facility Enter into Consent Administrative Order (jdsupra.com) — A Hot Springs aircraft-parts coating facility has entered a consent order with the state over air-permit violations, agreeing to fix recordkeeping and equipment-maintenance issues and paying a $22,000 civil penalty. The order requires detailed 2025 records on generator hours, pH checks, and maintenance, which could affect how the plant operates near local neighborhoods and businesses.
   

• Arkansas School for Math, Sciences, and the Arts opens applications for 2027-28 academic year (swark.today) — Families in and around Hot Springs can now apply for the 2027–28 class at the Arkansas School for Mathematics, Sciences, and the Arts, the state’s top-ranked public high school located downtown. The free residential program offers college-level courses, significant college credit, and full room, board, and books, with applications due March 14, 2027 for current freshmen and sophomores.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Know a veteran that's struggling?
    PLEASE SPREAD THE WORD to them. Employment, health screening, Housing, Legal Aid, veteran benefits, even clothing & haircuts This Friday & Saturday… (Nextdoor ATPP)
  • This sweet cat followed us home from a walk this afternoon.
    It’s been hanging around all day. Let me know if it’s yours. (Nextdoor Brookhill Rd/Hwy 7)
  • Brookshire Grocery posted a job opening for Cashier in Hot Springs Village. Apply here.
  • American Greetings posted a job opening for Part Time Merchandiser in Hot Springs Village. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Hot Springs here.

🗞 Nearby News

Hot Springs Village

  • Halloween should be scary. Your bill doesn't have to be - Hot Springs Village Voice (hsvvoice.com)
  • 7 e-commerce mistakes that can slow peak season growth - Hot Springs Village Voice (hsvvoice.com)
  • Emory, Texas Announced as Location for MLF's Starlink Team Series B&W Trailer Hitches Challenge Cup Presented by MillerTech (thebasscast.com)

Malvern

  • Arkansas State Police Investigate Malvern-Area Shooting (kkyr.com)
  • MammoVan visit highlights screening importance during Breast Cancer Awareness Month (malvern-online.com)

Ok Hot Springs! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What has a cap but no head?" — A bottle (Thank you Glo M. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Hot Springs

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