The February fire that destroyed the Majestic Hotel in Hot Springs has focused concerns on two troubling issues facing the resort city’s historic downtown: the fire danger posed by other largely vacant properties and the failure of building owners to maintain their properties. read more >
Out of a terrible fire has come an opportunity for Hot Springs to recommit to an effort to preserve and enhance the city’s great natural and architectural beauty. Now it’s up to the city to take advantage of that opportunity, for the benefit of all Arkansans. read more >
It never hurts to take a look at yourself or your location through the eyes of others. I was reminded of this adage as the last of the 560 guests from the Travel South Showcase left Arkansas in late February following their convention in Little Rock. read more >
Sen. Mark Pryor is to visit Hot Springs to discuss business, economic and disaster clean-up issues with local officials. read more >
The 2010 census showed the Hot Springs Metro Area with 8,000 more people than 2000, a 9-percent increase. Employment and sales tax collections showed the Spa City and five-county area returning to pre-recession figures by the end of 2011. read more >
It’s a vibrant and strong business and industry sector for which residents are thankful for and vacationers don’t always notice. Together, the five counties that make up the Greater Hot Springs region create one of the most diverse economies in Arkansas. read more >
