Daily Coronavirus News Updates
June 5, 2020 226 new cases, record hospitalizations and more focus on contract tracing – here is a recap of the Friday briefing: • There are 226 new Covid-19 cases ...Read more
Local News
Active COVID-19 Cases in Garland County Staying Low
June 2, 2020 – As northern parts of the state are experiencing spikes in COVID-19 cases, Garland County and most of the southwest quadrant of the state seem to be fortunate, as active ...Read more
Brooklyn is our Pet of the Week!
Hi! My name is Brooklyn, and I am a female brindle pit bull terrier mix. I was born in 2018, and I weigh 50 pounds. I am a calm, sweet girl who gets along well with all dogs, and I love people! ...Read more
COVID-19 Testing Site Opening at Walmart in Hot Springs
May 14, 2020 – A new COVID-19 drive-thru testing site is opening Friday, May 15, in the Walmart parking lot located at 1601 Albert Pike Road, with tests to be offered at no cost to the ...Read more
‘Hyper Vigilance’ Needed Next Few Weeks to Maintain Positive Trend
May 12, 2020 – With only five active COVID-19 cases and the rate of positive test results this past week falling to just .2%, the early and robust testing in Garland County seem to be ...Read more
Running Of The Tubs Now Scheduled for July 11
2020 Version of World Championship Running Of The Tubs Bathtub Races Now Scheduled for July 11 on Bathhouse Row As City Welcomes Visitors to Return for ‘Cleanest Event in State’ May 11, 2020 ...Read more
Downtown Fountains Dyed Blue for National Police Week
May 11, 2020 – The downtown water fountains have been dyed blue in honor of National Police Week, May 11 – 15, and in appreciation of the officers at the Hot Springs Police Department ...Read more
City of Hot Springs Will Allow Restaurants to Offer Extended Outdoor Dining
May 8, 2020– In an effort to support the overall resurgence of Arkansas’ number one tourist designation – Hot Springs – and to keep residents and visitors safe, the City has worked ...Read more
Lake Hamilton Memorial Day Fireworks Set for Sunday, May 24
May 8, 2020 — The annual free public Memorial Day fireworks display on Lake Hamilton will be held Sunday, May 24, at dark. “The Memorial Day fireworks traditionally signal the beginning ...Read more
COVID-19 Positive Test Result Percentages Dropping in Garland County
April 28, 2020 – Garland County continues to lead the state in per capita COVID-19 testing, but there is yet work to be done in planning how to safely re-initiate elective and non-urgent ...Read more
