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Autistic son spurred Beth Burns to do all she could for him
Evan James of El Dorado is a lucky star, both in the sense of being an inspiration to a broad circle of family and family friends and for being fortunate enoug…
Local News
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EARTH DAY 2024
STOP! Don't read this column unless you care about your children, grandchildren, and the planet. Yes, unless you have an attitude of caring about the peril fac…
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Local artists join with Voice singer to promote unity
Lorenzo Loston of Men of Purpose a May 4 gospel concert at 6:00 p.m. at the El Dorado High School Auditorium featuring, among others, The Voice contestant Toni…
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Sanders raises $150,000 for her 2026 GOP primary bid during quarter, spends $196,000
For her 2026 primary reelection campaign, Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders raised $150,598.18 in campaign contributions and spent $196,178.41 during the quarter tha…
State News
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Grieving friend produces off-the-wall accusations
DEAR ABBY: I am a happy, decidedly single woman with a large group of friends who are all married. Most of us grew up together, and all of us have been like ex…
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COUPLE'S ANCIENT DIVORCE IS STILL A SORE SUBJECT
FOR RELEASE: SATURDAY, APRIL 20, 2024
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Acclaimed Songwriter Dave Gibson Takes the SAAC Stage for a Special Showcase
Special to the Banner-News
Sports
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Lady Bucks top Parkers Chapel
SMACKOVER - Smackover upended Parkers Chapel 14-4 Monday in non-conference softball action. The Lady Bucks improved to 13-6 and will play at Harmony Grove on T…
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Lady Wildcats upend Hamburg
HAMBURG - El Dorado piled up 15 hits Monday and beat Hamburg 12-7 in non-conference softball action. The Lady Wildcats improved to 4-11 on the season and will …
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Junction City set to host district tournament
Junction City will host the 2A 8 District Softball Tournament beginning Tuesday with the No. 6 vs. No. 7 game between Ouachita and Fordyce, respectively, at 5 …
Living
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'Civil War' continues box-office campaign at No. 1
NEW YORK (AP) -- "Civil War," Alex Garland's ominous American dystopia, remained the top film in theaters in its second week of release, according to studio es…
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Subscriber ExclusiveIN THE GARDEN: Peonies, azaleas show resilience this spring
Q Last fall I sent you a picture of an Itoh peony that bloomed for the first time in the fall. Now it is blooming at the correct time. I will now wait to see i…
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WEDDING PLANNING SHIFTS TO A COUSIN'S APPEARANCE
FOR RELEASE: FRIDAY, APRIL 19, 2024
Religion
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Lawsuit challenging Indiana abortion ban survives a state challenge
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- The Indiana Court of Appeals gave an incremental win Thursday to a group of residents suing the state over its near-total abortion ban, ar…
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Muslim athletes push boundaries to keep on training despite fasting during Ramadan
LONDON (AP) -- Approaching midnight, the hard work is just beginning for Sabir Hussein.
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Thomas Gumbleton, Detroit Catholic bishop who opposed war and promoted social justice, dies at 94
DETROIT (AP) -- Thomas Gumbleton, a Catholic bishop in Detroit who for decades was an international voice against war and racism and an advocate for labor and …
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Subscriber ExclusiveGreen highways: Arkansas invests $14.9 million in electric vehicle charging network
Franklin Energy Charging Station at 724 S. Woodrow St. in Little Rock, April 11. Electric vehicle motorists said charging station investments will make travel …
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US sues to block merger of grocery giants Kroger and Albertsons, saying it could push prices higher
The Federal Trade Commission sued to block a proposed merger between grocery giants Kroger and Albertsons, saying the $24.6 billion deal would eliminate compet…
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Murphy USA reports 3Q earnings
Murphy USA Inc.'s chief executive said the company was pleased with the third-quarter profit and revenue it reported on Wednesday, even though the numbers were…
