Inside Hot Springs Village

Road closure in Hot Springs

2012-02-13T21:20:00.001-08:00

Beginning at 8 a.m. on Wednesday, February 15, the northbound lane of Higdon Ferry Road in Hot Springs, from Lakeshore Drive to the St. Joseph’s Mercy Hospital emergency entrance, will be closed all day for water main construction. Signs will be posted, and motorists are advised to use caution when traveling in the project area.

Special board meeitng in Hot Springs

2012-02-13T21:19:00.000-08:00

A special called meeting of the Hot Springs board of directors will be held at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, February 14 in the board chambers at City Hall, 133 Convention Boulevard. At that time, the board will hold an executive session to consider appointments to various city boards, commissions and advisory committees.

Obama budget forgets basic needs according to Senator Mark Pryor

2012-02-13T21:17:00.000-08:00

Statement by Senator Mark Pryor, "While I agree with the President that we should reinvigorate American manufacturing and focus on job creation, this budget proposal is simply a case of misplaced priorities when it comes to Arkansas. I am concerned that spending on luxury programs, such as high-speed rail and spaceship taxis, take precedence over basic needs. Arkansas’s needs are much more down to earth. Yet, programs that provide communities with access to drinking water, navigable waterways and agriculture assistance are being reduced. Moreover, some of the nation’s best and most cost-effective military units have been targeted for cuts. I will not support a budget that sidelines basic needs, invests in luxuries and still results in a whopping $700 billion deficit in 2022."

Governor's Trauma Advisory Council and subcommittee to meet

2012-02-13T21:15:00.000-08:00

WHO: Governor’s Trauma Advisory Council and its Subcommittees

WHAT: Regularly Scheduled Meeting

WHEN: Tuesday, February 21, 2012, 3 p.m., Designation Subcommittee meets at 10 a.m. Board Room #906, QI/TRAC Subcommittee meets at 1 p.m. Board Room #906

WHERE: Room 906 (Boardroom) of the Freeway Medical Tower, 5800 West 10th Street, Little Rock.

WHY: This is a regularly scheduled Council meeting for general business related to statewide efforts to build a trauma system in Arkansas.

Note: The meeting is open to the general public. If you have any questions or need directions please contact the Trauma Section at 501-671-1428. Both Subcommittee meetings and the TAC meeting will have conference call available.

Conference Call Option: Members and guests who need to attend the TAC or Subcommittee meetings by conference call should follow these steps:

• To access the conference call, please phone: 1-800-390-5809

• Once you have reached the conference call center, you may use participant code 6711428 to join the subcommittee or TAC meetings by phone.

Mena blood drive

2012-02-13T21:10:00.000-08:00

Mena-area residents can ‘share the love’ this February by donating blood with Arkansas Blood Institute (ABI). All donors at the Mena community blood drive, held at St. Agnes Catholic Church, Parish Hall on 203 8th Street, Monday, February 27, from 11 a.m. to 5:45 p.m., will receive an ABI ice scraper, free health screenings and Donor Rewards Points.

Additionally, if blood donors choose to forgo the donor appreciation item, funds designated for this item will be directed to our partnering organization, the American Heart Association. Arkansas Blood Institute and the American Heart Association (AHA) share a common goal, to keep people healthy. The American Heart Association wants everyone to know their numbers and act on them. That’s the first step in changing cardiovascular health statistics. Because blood donors receive a mini health check, including blood pressure and cholesterol results, every time they come to donate, those numbers are readily available to each donor.

“The need for blood is always constant. It’s not affected by the seasons or the thermostat,” said John Armitage, M.D., Arkansas Blood Institute president and CEO. “We appreciate the people in Arkansas who give of themselves to provide blood that could literally save someone’s life."

Although all blood types are needed to maintain ABI’s typical 3-day supply, those with O-negative type blood are especially encouraged to donate. According to the American Association of Blood Banks, those with O-negative blood type make up only nine percent of the national population. However, O-negative blood can be used by anyone in an emergency situation, regardless of their type.

Blood donations can be made every 56 days. For more information or to make an appointment, contact Connie Olcott at 479-652-2362, Arkansas Blood Institute at 877-340-8777 or visit us at http://www.arkbi.org/.

* 16 year olds must weigh at least 125 and provide signed parental permission, 17 year olds must weigh at least 125 pounds, 18+ year olds must weigh at least 110 pounds.

Budget message from Congressman Mike Ross

2012-02-13T21:08:00.000-08:00

Each and every year, Congress must pass a series of appropriations bills that fund the federal government for the fiscal year, which runs October 1st through September 30th. When Congress is unable to agree on a federal budget before October 1st, it must pass a short-term continuing resolution that keeps the government running until a budget is enacted. Congress has not adopted a budget in more than 950 days. And only 4 times over the past 36 years has Congress passed its appropriations bills on-time. In fact, the federal government’s fiscal year began October 1st, 2011 without a comprehensive budget.

By failing to pass a budget on-time, Congress is avoiding one of its most basic responsibilities while still being paid with taxpayers’ dollars—this is neither fair nor responsible. American families work hard for their paychecks, and so must Congress. The No Budget, No Pay Act will hold Congress more accountable to the American people because Members of Congress shouldn’t be getting paid if they fail to do their job.

I am proud to co-sponsor The No Budget, No Pay Act, H.R. 3643, which prevents the U.S. Treasury from paying the salary of any Member of Congress if Congress fails to pass a budget and all its appropriation bills by October 1st every year. It also bars Members of Congress from receiving retroactive pay.

Without this legislation, Members of Congress face no penalty if they fail to meet budget deadlines. Cutting congressional pay would help hold Members of Congress accountable for their fiscal recklessness. The short-term budgets Congress routinely adopts instead of comprehensive annual budgets continue the spending patterns of the past year, with little or no change. This irresponsible approach to budgeting contributes to runaway deficit spending.

The American people deserve a serious conversation on our budget and that is my goal as your Congressman. Politicians have a long history of talking the talk, but not walking the walk when it comes to the deficit and debt, but few have concrete ideas, the courage or the willpower to change the unsustainable fiscal path our country is heading down. A big problem with Washington today is that too many public officials have forgotten what life is like for most Americans. Some politicians get so wrapped up in keeping their job that they forget to do their job. As your Congressman, listening to you is an important part of my job and has always been my pledge to you.

Washington must continue to reform its ways and we must be more respectful of taxpayers’ hard-earned money. The No Budget, No Pay Act is a step in the right direction, but only a drop in the bucket compared to the fiscal challenges that lie ahead. I will continue to be a fighter for fiscal responsibility in Washington.

The American people know what it means to put in a hard day’s work, pull their own weight, and earn a living so they can provide for their families. Hard working Americans must live within their household budgets. And, it's time for Congress and the Federal Government to do the same.

New man at the top of Arkansas Lottery

2012-02-13T21:04:00.000-08:00

The Arkansas Lottery Commission tonight Saturday at 7:45 p.m. named William Bishop Woosley as the new Director of the Arkansas Scholarship Lottery. Woosley, the Lottery’s Chief Legal Counsel since its startup in mid-2009, will be paid $165,000 annually.

Woosley, from Stuttgart, practiced law in his home town and served as Deputy Prosecuting Attorney there prior to joining the Arkansas Attorney General’s Office as a Deputy Attorney General. He came to the Lottery from that position.

The decision followed a day-long meeting of the Commissioners with all nine members present. Seven candidates were interviewed on Saturday prior to the Commissioners’ deliberations and decision.

The appointment is effective immediately.

Job opening

2012-02-13T21:01:00.000-08:00

Habitat for Humanity of Saline County Position: ReStore Donation Pickup Driver/Receiving Clerk

Accountable To: ReStore Manager

Description: Works in Habitat for Humanity ReStore, responsible for picking up and receiving donations.

Responsibilities:

Schedule pickups

Return donor calls

Organize pick-ups by location/area

Screen items according to donation guidelines

Be polite and make referrals if unable to accept donations

Communicate with other personnel regarding nature of donations

Provide written receipts to donors and ReStore of all donations

Drive ReStore or own vehicle to pick up donated goods

Load and unload donated goods

Maintain truck usage log books

Perform minor maintenance on ReStore vehicles (oil change, airing tires

Assist other workers as able

Be aware of ReStore policies and volunteer guidelines

Assist with unloading of items donated

Assist customers with loading of purchased items (assure they have paid

Price new merchandise according to pricing guidelines

Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Must be 21, have good driving record, and proof of insurance.

Must have driving test approved by store manager.

Must be willing to undergo and successfully pass drug screenings.

Understand the Habitat for Humanity philosophy and have the desire to promote it.

Effective interpersonal and organizational skills

Effective communication skills both written and oral.

Ability to provide direction in a positive and affirming manner.

Ability to lift or move objects weighing 100 pounds

Ability to spend majority of the day standing or moving about the store

Ability to squat, bend and climb in and out of truck

This position pays $9.50/hr, with a work schedule of 30-40 hrs per week, depending on the work load. This position is expected to work on Saturdays, but will have Sundays and one other day per week off (unpaid.) We will reimburse for medical insurance up to $250, and for cell phone up to $50.

Interested individuals should pick up an application at 124 S. Market St, in Benton.

No trash pickup today in the Village

2012-02-13T08:54:00.000-08:00

The POA trash collection routes have been cancelled today, due to the inclement weather. The holiday schedule will be invoked, wih all routes being pushed to the following day. If your schedule is Monday, pick up will be on Tuesday, Tuesdays on Wednesday , etc.

If you have any questions, contact Public Works at 922-5524 or 922-5528.

New closures

2012-02-13T07:29:00.001-08:00

The Village Loan Closet and Home Plate are closed for the day.

Closures this morning

2012-02-13T06:15:00.000-08:00

Strong Women at Mountainside will not meet today.
The Arts Council brainstorming session has been postponed.
The Kiwanis Club of Greater Hot Springs Village is not meeting this morning.
All of the school districts in Garland County are closed.
The HSV Police Department is advising people to stay off the roads. Some of the roadways are starting to get icy. Nothing is closed yet. Closures are expected by this afternoon as road conditions worsen.
Garland County Road Department is out checking bridges but nothing is closed yet.

Garland County offices will not open today

2012-02-13T06:11:00.000-08:00

Judge Davis has announced that all Garland County offices will be closed today.

Some roads have already become slushy and slick. If you must travel, please allow extra time and use caution as the roads are expected to get worse throughout the day.

Hot Springs delays openings to 10 a.m.

2012-02-13T00:29:00.000-08:00

Assuming that inclement weather will occur as predicted, Hot Springs and Garland County offices, except public safety and the airport, will open on a delayed basis at 10 a.m. on Monday, February 13. Sanitation and Intracity Transit will make a decision on public transit operations, as well as commercial and residential sanitation collection, based on road conditions early Monday morning.

Delay in Garland County office openings tomorrow morning

2012-02-12T16:34:00.000-08:00

Garland County Judge Rick Davis has announced Garland County Offices will open at 10 a.m. on the 13th. If it is necessary to remain closed all day, we will notify you.

Feb. 12 winter weather advisory from the National Weather Service

2012-02-12T04:40:00.000-08:00

Waking up to 19 degrees this morning makes believing snow is on the way for tomorrow a little more real. Stay home in the morning tomorrow if you don't have to drive. Check with appointments to make sure they are still happening before you leave the house.

A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM CST MONDAY.

* TIMING... SLEET AND SNOW WILL BEGIN AFTER MIDNIGHT TONIGHT ACROSS WEST CENTRAL ARKANSAS... AND AFTER SUNRISE ACROSS CENTRAL AND EASTERN ARKANSAS. AS WARMER TEMPERATURES ABOVE THE SURFACE MOVE NORTH... THE SNOW AND SLEET WILL MIX WITH FREEZING RAIN BY MID DAY... AND CONTINUE THROUGH THE AFTERNOON HOURS. THE PRECIPITATION WILL BEGIN TO TAPER OFF IN THE EVENING... WITH DRIZZLE OR FREEZING DRIZZLE POSSIBLE MONDAY NIGHT.

* SNOW ACCUMULATIONS... TWO TO FOUR INCHES OF SNOW AND SLEET ARE EXPECTED IN AREAS NORTH OF MARSHALL TO BATESVILLE LINE... BEFORE PRECIPITATION MIXES WITH FREEZING RAIN. ONE TO TWO INCHES OF SNOW AND SLEET ARE POSSIBLE SOUTH OF THIS AREA... AND NORTH OF A MURFREESBORO... TO LITTLE ROCK... TO AUGUSTA LINE.

* ICE ACCUMULATIONS... ICE ACCUMULATIONS OF UP TO ONE TENTH OF AN INCH ARE POSSIBLE... ALTHOUGH JUST A FEW HUNDREDTHS WILL BE MORE COMMON.

* IMPACT... TRAVEL CONDITIONS WILL BE TREACHEROUS STARTING LATE TONIGHT AND CONTINUING INTO MONDAY... AS ROADWAYS BECOME ICE AND SNOW COVERED.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY MEANS THAT PERIODS OF SNOW... SLEET... OR FREEZING RAIN WILL CAUSE TRAVEL DIFFICULTIES. BE PREPARED FOR SLIPPERY ROADS AND LIMITED VISIBILITIES... AND USE CAUTION WHILE DRIVING.

... WINTER WEATHER WILL MOVE INTO THE NATURAL STATE TONIGHT THROUGH MONDAY...

OptimumInsight explains SHARE

2012-02-11T04:39:00.000-08:00

Axolotl HIE facilitates sharing of electronic health information among health care providers across Arkansas.

The Arkansas Office of Health Information Technology (OHIT) announced OptumInsight’s health information exchange (HIE) technology has been selected to build the infrastructure for the State Health Alliance for Records Exchange (SHARE), Arkansas’s statewide health information exchange.

Ray Scott, who was appointed by Governor Mike Beebe to serve as the state coordinator for health information technology and directs the activities of the OHIT said; “The selection of OptumInsight and their Axolotl HIE solution represents a major milestone in Arkansas’s efforts to expand the use of electronic health information that will benefit patients, care providers and payers. OptumInsight’s extensive experience in enabling the exchange of medical information about patients, who are treated by multiple unaffiliated health care providers, means better coordinated care and ultimately better health for Arkansans.”

OHIT is the state-designated entity responsible for establishing the State Health Alliance for Records Exchange and for coordinating health information technology throughout the state. Through the use of federal and state funding, OHIT and SHARE’s mission is to improve the quality of health for Arkansans by making the delivery of health care services more efficient and affordable, while improving patient safety. The state received $7.9 million in funding as part of the State Health Information Cooperative Agreement Program made available through the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC).

Using OptumInsight’s Axolotl HIE solution, SHARE will create a secure infrastructure to connect disparate health information systems to facilitate the exchange of information with existing community and private HIEs as well as ambulatory electronic health record systems (EHR’s) across the state. Participating physicians, authorized health services professionals, and hospital facilities will have the ability to exchange patients’ clinical information securely and access up-to-date and historical medical information at the point of care. This information may include the patient’s relevant clinical care summaries of diagnoses, treatments, lab test results, allergies, radiology images and medications from all care providers connected to SHARE.

SHARE will be implemented in phases. Phase 1 will provide secure messaging, which will facilitate and expand the secure, electronic movement and use of health information between unaffiliated health care providers. In Phase II, SHARE will evolve into a more robust health information exchange, giving all participating health care providers the ability to share patient information among hospitals, physicians and public health entities connected to the exchange. The benefits will include accurate and timely patient health care information available to care providers at the point of care, reduction of duplicate tests and medical errors to ultimately deliver safer, more affordable health care. Additional benefits to the patients will include electronic access to their own health information to promote more patient involvement in their care.

Through collaboration with the Arkansas Foundation for Medical Care and its division, HITArkansas, which serves as the Arkansas Regional Extension Center (REC), OHIT will provide strategies for assisting health care providers to quickly reach stage 1 meaningful use, as well as developing the infrastructure needed by labs, e-lab orders and structured lab results. Recognizing that physician adoption is the key to any successful HIE, OptumInsight partnered with the Arkansas Foundation for Medical Care and Oleen Pinnacle Healthcare Consulting, a national HIT healthcare consulting firm located in Little Rock, Ark. Oleen Pinnacle brings more than 20 years of HIT experience in hospital and ambulatory health information technology and most recent success with state and regional HIE deployments.

“The selection of OptumInsight to build the infrastructure for Arkansas’s health information exchange is a tremendous step in improving health care through health information technology,” said Ray Hanley, president and CEO of the Arkansas Foundation for Medical Care, the parent company of HITArkansas, the state’s Regional Extension Center. “OHIT has been a great partner in our efforts to aid health care providers in the transition to electronic health records, and we look forward to the next steps in that process.”

“OptumInsight is excited to work with the Arkansas Office of Health Information Technology to deploy a complete HIE infrastructure and solution that will make health care more efficient and affordable for care providers and patients, all while improving patient safety,” said Glenn Keet, senior vice president of business development for OptumInsight. “OHIT will deploy a point to point network using Direct protocols as an adjunct to Axolotl’s Clinical Messaging® between physicians and patients, and will also have the leading solution for enabling authorized access to complete medical records for patients regardless of where the patients have received their care.”

The Arkansas Office of Health Information Technology is OptumInsight’s tenth statewide HIE customer, after Health Information Network of Arizona, Michigan Health Information Network Shared Services in Michigan, HealthInsight in Nevada, Health Information Partnership for Tennessee (HIP TN), among other leading statewide (Idaho, Maryland, Nebraska, Utah and in partnership with Affiliated Computer Services Inc. Kentucky) Health Information Exchanges that have selected OptumInsight's Axolotl HIE solutions. Today, Axolotl HIE is connecting more than 55,000 physicians, 165,000 healthcare professionals, 375 hospitals, and 26 regional health information organizations (RHIOs) - including 5 Beacon Communities as part of the Beacon Community Cooperative Agreement Program.

Hot Springs free ride winners

2012-02-11T04:35:00.000-08:00

Patricia Perry, left, and Ruby Garcia, right, received free annual transit passes from Hot Springs Intracity Transit after winning a drawing at the 30th Annual Free Ride Day, held January 26 at the Transportation Plaza. IT carried 814 passengers during the event, which was held to show appreciation for its regular riders and to encourage new ones.

Arkansas a part of multi-state mortgage settlement agreement

2012-02-11T04:31:00.000-08:00

Arkansas Attorney General Dustin McDaniel announced Arkansas has joined other states and the federal government in a landmark multibillion dollar settlement with five of the nation’s largest banks over allegations of fraud and abuse within the mortgage servicing industry.

The agreement provides direct financial relief to Arkansas consumers at risk of losing their homes to foreclosure and to those who currently owe more than their property is worth. It also requires the banks to implement strict new mortgage servicing standards to prevent future foreclosure fraud. The five federally regulated lenders account for about 60 percent of the mortgage servicing market nationwide.

McDaniel joined federal officials and other state attorneys general today at the Department of Justice in Washington for a news conference to formally announce the 50-state agreement.

“This settlement will provide tangible benefits to struggling Arkansas homeowners in the form of principal write-downs and refinancing opportunities,” McDaniel said. “This is an important means for holding the banks accountable for their bad behavior during the mortgage crisis. We will continue to monitor the mortgage servicing industry and take further action if necessary.”

In 2011, McDaniel strongly supported legislation to require mortgage servicers in Arkansas to provide homeowners at risk of foreclosure with important documentation related to the foreclosures. The mortgage servicers are also required to provide information related to loan modifications. The types of homeowner protections enacted here last year are included in the settlement announced today.

“We worked a year ago to address the needs of homeowners who were contacting our Consumer Protection Division with issues related to mortgage servicing,” McDaniel said. “The multistate agreement incorporates what we have already done and sets the bar even higher for mortgage servicers in Arkansas.”

McDaniel selected Deputy Attorney General Jim DePriest and Senior Assistant Attorney General Sarah Tacker to lead the State’s ongoing investigation into mortgage and foreclosure issues. DePriest heads the Attorney General’s Public Protection Department and Tacker is chief of that department’s Consumer Protection Division.

The multistate settlement does not prevent states from pursuing investigations into other aspects of the mortgage crisis. It does not grant any immunity from criminal offenses and does not prevent homeowners or investors from pursuing individual, institutional or class action civil cases against the five mortgage servicers.

The settlement is a result of a 16-month investigation by multiple federal agencies and state attorneys general into illegal mortgage servicing practices such as “robo-signing,” or approving foreclosure documents without reviewing them.

As part of the agreement, an independent, outside monitor will review the banks’ compliance with the settlement and report to state attorneys general.

"This bipartisan effort is the largest consumer protection action by the nation’s attorneys general since the tobacco litigation in the mid-1990s,” McDaniel said. “We are proud of this effort on behalf of American consumers."

Arkansas will receive an estimated $39.4 million in the settlement. Of that, the lenders will dedicate approximately $11.8 million toward first- and second-lien principal reduction and other forms of loan modification relief in Arkansas. Another $5.7 million will be set aside for refinancing of loans to underwater borrowers. Arkansans who lost their homes to foreclosure from Jan. 1, 2008, to Dec. 31, 2011, and suffered servicing abuse would be entitled to a share of approximately $8.5 million.

A payment to the State of $13.4 million will be directed to government agencies that offer housing assistance and legal help to low- and middle-income Arkansans.

McDaniel said he would direct $9 million of those funds to the Arkansas Development Finance Authority in support of ADFA’s programs that provide down payment assistance to homebuyers, foreclosure counseling to existing homeowners and financial literacy programs, as well as other ADFA programs related to housing and economic development in the State.

"At ADFA, we are dedicated to improving our state’s economy by ensuring access to safe, quality and affordable housing,” said Mac Dodson, ADFA president. “We are grateful for the opportunity to take funds from a settlement related to misconduct in the mortgage industry and put that money to good use in Arkansas. Our agency will make sure this money is allocated toward programs that directly benefit Arkansans who need help the most."

The Arkansas Access to Justice Commission will receive $2 million to provide equal access to justice for Arkansans affected by the mortgage crisis. The University of Arkansas School of Law in Fayetteville and the University of Arkansas at Little Rock Bowen School of Law will each receive $500,000 to support legal aid clinics at both law schools.

Approximately $1.4 million will be directed to the state treasury for costs and fees associated with the settlement agreement.

Meeting scheduled for those interested in visiting sister city, Hanamaki, Japan

2012-02-11T04:26:00.000-08:00

An informational meeting for citizens interested in exploring possible travel this fall to Hot Springs' sister city, Hanamaki, Japan, will be held at noon on Thursday, February 16 at the Hale Bathhouse on Bathhouse Row in downtown Hot Springs.

At the meeting, details will be provided on the trip, which is tentatively scheduled for September 1 - 9. The itinerary includes the 420th annual Hanamaki Festival, along with two days in Tokyo. The delegates will visit area temples, shrines, museums and Hanamaki area attractions. The trip cost, approximately $3500, includes airfare, lodging, transportation, guides, tours and most meals.

For more information, contact Sister City Program Coordinator Mary Neilson, 545-6960 or hotspringssistercity@yahoo.com.

Volunteer for Heifer

2012-02-11T04:24:00.000-08:00

Volunteer opportunity available for Heifer Project International on Friday, March 9 between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m.

Heifer will have a table in the exhibit area of the Catholic Schools of Arkansas Professional Day (teacher conference) convening at the Catholic High School for Boys in Little Rock. General Heifer materials will be on display but our school programs resources will be featured for this audience. Let me know if you are able to staff our table and for which shift.

Shift 1: 8-10:30 a.m.
Shift 2: 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Shift 3: 1 to 3 p.m.

To volunteer contact Sarah Donaghy, Community Volunteer Coordinator:
T: 501.907.2853
M: 501.650.5282
F: 501.907.2602
1 World Avenue, Little Rock
AR 72202
United States
Sarah.Donaghy@heifer.org

Notice of public hearings

2012-02-11T04:19:00.000-08:00

Rules and Regulations Pertaining to Swimming Pools and Other Related Facilities

WHO: The Arkansas Department of Health

WHAT: Public Hearing to allow comment on proposed revisions to the rules and regulations pertaining to swimming pools and other related facilities

WHEN: Tuesday, March 13, 11 a.m.

WHERE: Room #2508, Lab Training Room, 4815 West Markham, at Little Rock

WHY: To allow interested persons to comment on the proposed revision of the Rules and Regulations Pertaining to Swimming Pools and Other Related Facilities

Note: The public may submit written comments to: J. Terry Paul, R.S., Arkansas Department of Health, 4815 West Markham Street, Slot # 46, Little Rock, Arkansas 72205 no later than 1:00 p.m. on March 13.

Notice of public hearings

2012-02-11T04:16:00.000-08:00

Rules and Regulations Pertaining to Onsite Wastewater

WHO: The Arkansas Department of Health

WHAT: Public Hearing to allow interested persons to comment on proposed revisions to the rules and regulations pertaining to Onsite Wastewater

WHEN: Tuesday, March 13, 11 a.m.-12 p.m.

WHERE: Room #2508, Lab Training Room, 4815 West Markham, Little Rock

WHY: To allow interested persons to comment on the proposed revision of the rules and regulations pertaining to onsite wastewater

Note: Copies of the proposed Rules and Regulations will be available for public inspection and at the Environmental Health section of the Arkansas Department of Health, and will be available at http://www.healthy.arkansas.gov/ under proposed regulations.

State of the city report now available

2012-02-11T04:09:00.000-08:00

The 2011 Hot Springs State of the City Report, the highlights of which were delivered by City Manager Lance Hudnell to the Board of Directors at its February 7 regular meeting, is now available in the Document Center on the city's Web site, www.cityhs.net. Hard copies of the report are available upon request from the City Manager's office at City Hall, 133 Convention Boulevard.

The report highlights major accomplishments during 2011, describes the city's financial status, details 2011 achievements and 2012 goals, and outlines the city's challenges and opportunities during the coming year.

Village Animal Shelter available dogs, best in show

2012-02-11T04:07:00.000-08:00

Lil' Bit is a one year old Puggle, spayed female. Lil' Bit is housebroken and weighs in at 16 pounds, just enough to fit a lap.

Oscar is a four year ole neutered male Schnauzer wirehair something. Oscar love people.

Josie is a one year old spayed female yellow Lab. Josie is gentle and will make a nice companion.

Drop by the Animal Shelter on Cloaca Lane in the east end of the Village and bring home a best friend.

Public safety committee to meet next week

2012-02-11T03:49:00.000-08:00

The Hot Springs public safety committee will meet at 9:30 on Tuesday, February 14 in the board chambers at City Hall, 133 Convention Boulevard, to discuss proposed changes to the CBID#2 downtown on-street parking plan.