Hot Springs Village Inside Out

  Audrey Finley joins us today to discuss the life and times of Larry Wilson , a world-class volunteer inside Hot Springs Village, Arkansas. Larry has been associated with most every group and has a huge heart for the community. For years, Larry has served as Chairman Of The Board Of Directors at Lifelong Learning Institute of Hot Springs Village, Inc . At the time of this recording Larry Wil...

  Shane Lester is more than a mortgage broker and business owner. He’s also a lifelong student of finances, a self-admitted proponent of Dave Ramsey’s money philosophy. Today, Shanes shares his story of learning about money and finances the hard way. He shares his perspective on managing debt versus managing money and shares ideas on how you can realize your financial dreams. Than...

  Audrey Finley from The Entertainment Foundation comes by to discuss the upcoming concert in coordination with the Lifelong Learning Institute. It’s the final concert in the 2024 Raising The Curtain series featuring Stacey Whitton Summers from Reno, Nevada, who will showcase her many talents as an actress, vocalist, and tribute artist by paying tribute to Marilyn Monroe, Shania Twain,...

  Shane Lester with Wonder State Mortgage shares his insights on when and why you should, or shouldn’t, pay cash for your new house inside Hot Springs Village. Shane is a Certified Mortgage Consultant ready to help you whether you’re buying, selling, refinancing, or building your dream home. Here’s his contact information: Email:  ShaneTLester@gmail.com  • Tel:  (501) 975-3575  or Cell ...

  SHIIP is Senior Insurance Information Program, a government sponsored program to help citizens navigate the Medicare system. It’s completely free to seniors facing these decisions. The Senior Insurance Information Program , the Arkansas affiliate of a national program, is looking for volunteers to help in SHIIP’s mission: To help share CORRECT Medicare information and resources...

  James Wilborn , Park Superintendent of Lake Ouachita State Park , joins us to explain the genesis of Lake Ouachita State Park, the tri-lakes area and the national forest. James gives us the inside scoop on Three Sisters Spring. Thanks to our exclusive media partner, KVRE • Join Our Free Email Newsletter • Subscribe To The Podcast Anyway You Want • Subscribe To Our YouTube Channel (click tha...

  Jennifer Allen , publisher of the Hot Springs Village Voice newspaper, discusses the nomination and voting process for the Village Voice Readers’ Choice Awards (The Best of Garland and Saline Counties). Thanks to our exclusive media partner, KVRE • Join Our Free Email Newsletter • Subscribe To The Podcast Anyway You Want • Subscribe To Our YouTube Channel (click that bell icon, too) •...

  Clara Nicolosi , owner/broker with Re/Max of Hot Springs Village joins us to discuss how the National Association of Realtors impacts the Realtor/ Client agreement. She also shares her expertise in transparency and honesty in real estate. Thanks to our exclusive media partner, KVRE • Join Our Free Email Newsletter • Subscribe To The Podcast Anyway You Want • Subscribe To Our YouTube Channel...

  Dennis shows us his favorite lake inside Hot Springs Village, Lake DeSoto. He’s got an understandable bias. Dennis lives on Lake DeSoto. Spring has sprung and summer is fast approaching. It’s outdoor season and time to move. A lot of human movement inside the Village happens on walking trails. Today, Dennis takes us on a virtual tour to encourage wondering around Hot Springs Vil...

  Cinco de Mayo, which translates to “Fifth of May” in Spanish, is  a yearly celebration on May 5th that commemorates Mexico’s victory over the French Empire at the Battle of Puebla in 1862 . For most of us, it’s an excuse for great Mexican cuisine. Here inside Hot Springs Village that means one place, El Jimador . Alonzo joins us to tell us why we should celebrate May...

  Jennifer Allen joins us to explain the benefits of the HSV Voice Travel Club, such as transportation to and from the airport and traveling with a friend for these once in a lifetime trips. Thanks to our exclusive media partner, KVRE • Join Our Free Email Newsletter • Subscribe To The Podcast Anyway You Want • Subscribe To Our YouTube Channel (click that bell icon, too) • Join Our Facebook G...

  Ellen Petersen of those famous Branson-based Petersens , joins us today to recount her experience appearing on American Idol. Watch her audition below, including playing the theme to the Beverly Hillbillies TV show with Harry Connick, Jr. and Keith Urban.   The Petersens , including Ellen, are appearing tonight – Friday, April 26, 2024 – at the Woodlands. Buy your tickets h...

  Jerry Wilson is a motivational speaker (and friend of our show) who today shares stories of his recent trip to Tanzania in East Africa. Jerry tells us why he chose Tanzania, the logistics of his trip and the accommodations. He also discusses health care concerns, safety issues and more. Thanks to our exclusive media partner, KVRE • Join Our Free Email Newsletter • Subscribe To The Podcast A...

  Ellen Petersen, the banjo player from The Petersens tells us about the upcoming concert at the Woodlands on April 26th at 7 pm. The Petersens are a family bluegrass group from Branson where they perform several shows a week and have established over 880k subscribers on YouTube with tens of millions of plays. Go HERE to buy your tickets! Thanks to our exclusive media partner, KVRE • Join Our...

  Police Chief Kristi Bennett joins us to recount dealing with the tornado that struck Hot Springs Village on Thursday night, March 14, 2024. Check out our show with Todd Noles of the Hot Springs Village Property Owners Association here . Thanks to our exclusive media partner, KVRE • Join Our Free Email Newsletter • Subscribe To The Podcast Anyway You Want • Subscribe To Our YouTube Channel (...

  Ouachita Speakers Series presents Matt Osborne Operation Underground Railroad, Tuesday Apr 23, 2024 – 7 pm at The Woodlands Ponce de Leon Center Click Here To Buy Your Tickets General admission tickets are $20 each. Matt Osborne serves as the Global Operations Ambassador at Operation Underground Railroad . Before joining these organizations, Osborne served a 12-year career with the Ce...

  Newly appointed Streets Superintendent Todd Noles joins us to discuss the repaving of streets inside the Village. After the ice storms this winter, certain parts of DeSoto near Pizarro and Diamante needed immediate repairs. Thanks to our exclusive media partner, KVRE • Join Our Free Email Newsletter • Subscribe To The Podcast Anyway You Want • Subscribe To Our YouTube Channel (click that be...

  On Thursday night, March 14, 2024, an EF-2 tornado hit Hot Springs Village. On Friday, March 15, Saline County Judge Matt Brumley issued a Disaster Emergency Proclamation due to the significant damage across Hot Springs Village in Saline & Garland counties. Todd Noles with the Hot Springs Village Property Owners Association joins us today to discuss the damage and the collective recover...

  Kristi Bennett, HSV Police Chief, joins us today to discuss how you can protect yourself against scammers. It all started with Diana, Dennis’s wife, getting a call that the police were going to arrest her unless she paid $535 on VISA in the next two hours. Dennis called the Chief, who responded with laughter, “Tell them to come get her!” Note: The police do not call and wa...

  On Monday, April 1, 2024, the HSV Lakes Department will host a lake cleanup in advance of the April 8th eclipse. Lakes Committee Chairman Steve FitzGerald joins us to discuss how you can participate. Do you want to volunteer to help? Call Katy Harmon at (501) 226-9247. Email her at kharmon@hsvpoa.org . Visit the HSV Lakes Committee website . Thanks to our exclusive media partner, KVRE • Joi...

  Send us your specific questions. We’ll answer them. CLICK HERE TO SUBMIT YOUR QUESTIONS This podcast began because of one simple thing – my curiosity. I discovered Hot Springs Village, Arkansas in September 2018 when Rhonda, my wife, and I first visited. We booked an Airbnb inside the Village some months earlier having never heard of Hot Springs Village. I wanted to find somepla...

  HSV Police Chief Bennett joins us to discuss big news for the Hot Springs Village. The HSV Police Department has received an ORI (Originating Agency Identifier) from the FBI. This will enhance the department’s ability to track crime. Chief Bennett contacted the NCIC (National Crime Information Center – FBI) and was issued a number just for Hot Springs Village. Moving forward, th...

  Shelly Shephard from the Hot Springs Village Animal Welfare League joins us again today to talk about what it means to be a no-kill animal shelter. We’ll also meet some sweet pups and kittens that need a home. Visit the Hot Springs Village Animal Welfare League’s website . Open Monday-Saturday from Noon – 3 pm  Appointments for adoptions are recommended  Some adoptable pet...

Due to a programming error at KVRE we weren’t able to broadcast this week’s radio show (for Saturday/Sunday March 16/17) about the tornado damage and the 21st Annual St Patrick’s Day Parade in Hot Springs (which includes details about the official measuring of the 93 feet parade route). Click either link below to listen to this week’s missing episode of the Hot Springs Vill...

  Spring Has Sprung. Clocks Sprang Forward. Ken Unger is the Public Services Director with the Hot Springs Village Property Owners Association . Ken joins us to update us on repaving, new equipment investments and utility changes approved by the board of directors. Thanks to our exclusive media partner, KVRE • Join Our Free Email Newsletter • Subscribe To The Podcast Anyway You Want • Subscri...