Around 12:19 a.m. after midnight Wednesday morning, the Malvern Fire Department quickly responded to an emergency structure fire at a residence located at 518 McHenry Street. 

The Malvern/Hot Spring County Library has scheduled events and activities for the public to enjoy during the entire month of March. The library is presenting a March reading challenge March 1 through 31.

After the winter weather storm events caused heavy snow and icy situations throughout the state, the Malvern Fire Department continues to stay busy in the act of duty. Recently, the firefighters quickly responded to a structure fire Monday night around 11:15 p.m. on Sun Street in the 100 blo…

Once again the Small Business Saturday, Shop Small—Shop Malvern Passport program is back for another project in the month of February to spread some love in downtown Malvern.

To help individuals who are prone to wander, the Hot Spring County Sheriff's Office has utilized a solution—"Project Lifesaver." This program is designed to help residents who may have Alzheimer’s Disease, Dementia, mental dysfunction disorders as well as others with Down Syndrome or Autism.

The Malvern City Council met for its monthly agenda/finance meeting Monday virtually through the Teamup Microsoft web app communicate with Malvern Mayor Brenda J. Weldon.

The Malvern City Council will have its regular monthly finance/agenda meeting tonight at 6:30 p.m. via teleconference through the Teamup Microsoft web app online.

Recently, the Magnet Cove School Board members met for a construction meeting held with the architect, construction manager, and all subcontractors for the new elementary school. The construction process for the new Magnet Cove Elementary school project continues to progress while the 2020-2…

Monday around 6:35 a.m., the Malvern Fire Department responded to an emergency fire in the 400 block on East Sullenberger Street. 

After conducting a successful November 3, 2020 General Election for Hot Spring County, the election staff met Tuesday at the Election Office building during a brief HSC Commissioners meeting to discuss plans for the upcoming school board elections.

The Malvern City Council met for its monthly agenda meeting Monday via teleconference through the Teamup Microsoft web app online to utilize communication with Malvern Mayor Brenda J. Weldon at Malvern Water Works board room.

Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the second annual Christmas on the Courthouse Square event scheduled to take place this year will be canceled, according to Glorie Thornton. 

Victory Praise and Worship Church and Brandon's Funeral Home will be sponsoring a "Christmas Dinners To-Go Meals" on Wednesday, December 16  beginning at 5 p.m. at 404 North Banks Street.  

The Malvern City Council will have its regular monthly finance/agenda meeting at 6:30 p.m. Monday. 

The Crossing in Malvern continues to make adjustments with their residents during the COVID-19 pandemic. The staff has created a unique way for family members to stay in communication with residents by having a Family Ties and Homemade Pies virtual gathering during the holiday season. 

ounty Library has provided several events planned during the most jolly and cheerful holiday month of the year in December. The library is presenting a reading challenge for December 1 through 23—"12 Days of Christmas."  

To showcase some Christmas holiday spirit in downtown Malvern, a holiday window decorating contest is taking place for all local businesses between the 400 block of Main Street. 

With the Thanksgiving holiday shortly approaching, Victory Praise and Worship Church in Malvern is hosting a free meal-to-go pre-Thanksgiving dinner event for the community Wednesday, November 18.

On November 17, Central Arkansas Development Council is scheduled to finish its emergency food distribution in Hot Spring County at the HSC Fairgrounds in Malvern. Distributions will begin at 10 a.m. and will proceed while supplies last. 

The Malvern City Council held its monthly council meeting Monday via teleconference. During the meeting, the council approved four items of business. The council agreed to accept an ordinance levying 2021 taxes following its third reading. The ordinance was introduced by the council and read…

The Malvern City Council met for its monthly agenda meeting Monday—the council voted to include several items of business to be placed on the agenda for its upcoming meeting November 9.

This Saturday, the Malvern Downtown Development with the Hot Spring County Conversations—Malvern Beautification Action Team is hosting its annual Malvern Quarterly Clean-Up beginning at 8 a.m. to 10 a.m.

Registered voters continue to pile in to vote during early voting for the 2020 November 3 General Election. at the Hot Spring County Fairgrounds in Malvern.

The Malvern City Council will have its regular monthly finance/agenda meeting at 6:30 p.m. Monday live streamed due to the coronavirus outbreak. 

The Malvern/Hot Spring County Library has provided several events planned during the most thankful  month of the year in November—"We Give Thanks For Books." The library is presenting a reading challenge for November, "DEAR Season Reading Challenge." To participate, visit READsquared and log…

The Malvern 2020 Homecoming Ceremony took place on Friday with the theme of a “Night Full of Stars”.

Samuel L. Vance and Sons Funeral Directors will be providing free transportation to the polls for anyone in need of a ride during the 2020 November General Election. 

With Halloween just weeks away several events are planned for the community in Malvern. But this year's spookiest, scariest fun holiday will be celebrated differently due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Hot Spring County Election Commissioners met recently with County Clerk Sandy Boyette and Liz Pfeiffer, HSC deputy of elections to have its logic and accuracy testing of all necessary software, printer and the ExpressVote machines for the 2020 November General Election at the HSC Electio…

As of Wednesday, officially 778 absentee ballots have been mailed out for the 2020 November General Election, according to Hot Spring County Clerk Sandy Boyette. She noted, her office staff have received more than 200 ballots back from registered voters.

The Malvern City Council met for its monthly agenda meeting Monday via teleconference through the Teamup Microsoft web app online to utilize communication with Malvern Mayor Brenda J. Weldon at Malvern Water Works board room.The council voted to place several items of business on the agenda …

The 2020 November General Election for the state of Arkansas is quickly arriving and is one of the most highly anticipated presidential elections. 

The Malvern/Hot Spring County Library has several events planned for  the spookiest and scariest month of the year–October. 

Due to the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Malvern Downtown Development Corporation has informed the public that the annual Trick or Treat on Main Street event is canceled this year. The organization announced the cancellation Tuesday on its Facebook page.

Pursuant to legislation passed by Congress, educational institutions receiving federal funding from the U.S. Department of Education are required to hold an educational program pertaining to the United States Constitution on September 17 of each year. This year, students at Malvern Middle Sc…

Next week is “Mass Flu Week,” and the Hot Spring County Health Unit will be giving free flu shots—drive-through only on September 21 through 25 from 8 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. The clinic is located at 2204 E. Sullenburger Street in Malvern.  The flu shot is available at no cost and must bring an…

During the Malvern City Council’s regular meeting Monday, Greg Pumphrey of Pumphrey Architecture, Inc. provided a presentation via teleconference to up date the council members on the sketch plans of remodeling the Fred’s building for a new Malvern Police Station on 110 N Main and the Malver…

Hot Spring County Master Gardeners will host a plant sale at the Hot Spring County Fairgrounds, in the Cattle Barn, behind the Exhibit building on Friday, September 18, from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. (or until plants are sold out if earlier than 1 p.m.) to help gardeners and house plant lovers tra…

On September 12, 2020 at approximately 0020 hours, officers with the Hot Springs Police Department responded to 1374 E. Grand Avenue, Hot Springs, in reference to a shooting. Read more about the shooting in Wednesdays September 16 MDR newspaper edition.

The Malvern City Council approved two items of new business during its monthly meeting Monday. The council agreed to accept the 2019 audit report from legislative audit and approved extension of water service on Babcock Street. Read more details from the meeting in Wednesdays September 16 MD…