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Malvern Boots and Badges blood drive big success

Several local donors gave blood Wednesday during a blood drive event hosted by Malvern Boots and Badges with the Arkansas Blood Institute held at the Boys and Girls Club of Malvern and Hot Spring County gymnasium.
The blood drive was from 12:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Demolition and construction work on Highway 84 between Social Hill and Malvern requires a temporary closure

Weather permitting, crews will perform demolition and construction work as they replace a bridge. Beginning Monday, August 17 at 6 a.m., they will place a temporary closure around the bridge on Highway 84.

The First of Many: MSD introduce new teachers for 2020-2021

The Malvern School District introduced new teachers for the 2020-2021 school year.

A Bit Different This Year: Glen Rose School District host drive-through open house

Glen Rose School District held a drive-through open house for pre-k, kindergarten, first through fourth grade students this week at its school campuses for the 2020-2021 school term.

James enlightens on creating culturally responsive classroom

Educators, staff and administrators in the Malvern School District have had the opportunity to enhance their knowledge, teaching styles and techniques in the public school system this week by attending professional development sessions and training in an effort to prepare for a challenging 2020-2

Healthy School Guide released for parents, educators; New cases top 650; deaths increase by 9

Arkansas Ready to Learn has released the Healthy School Guide, Gov. Asa Hutchinson announced during his daily COVID-19 briefing Thursday.

JPs work through lengthy agenda

The Hot Spring County Quorum Court met for its regular scheduled monthly meeting Tuesday at 6 p.m., in the large courtroom via Zoom.
During the meeting, members of the court approved three bills of consideration and two proposed resolutions for items that were discussed on the agenda.

Baptist Health receive national honors for stroke care quality

The American Heart Association recently honored five Baptist Health hospitals for their commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment based on nationally recognized, research-based guidelines.

Burkett recognized by state’s Administrative Office of the Courts

Ashley Laster Burkett ,from the Hot Spring County Circuit Clerk’s Office, received a Data Quality Award from the Arkansas Administrative Office of the Courts on July 31 at the annual Arkansas Court Automation Programs (ACAP) Conference.

Quorum Court meeting set tonight via Zoom

The Hot Spring County Quorum Court will meet for its regular scheduled monthly meeting tonight at 6 p.m., in the large courtroom via Zoom. The Rules, Boards, and Commissions Committee and the Budget and Finance Committee will hold special meetings beginning at 5:45 p.m.