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Tax cut deal likely around the corner
State legislators are likely days away from brokering an agreement on approximately $100 million in tax cuts, according to breaking coverage from Arkansas News. Senate President Pro Tem Michael Lamoureux said today the deal is expected within “a day or … Continue reading
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BREAKING: Fire at Clean Harbors, avoid the area
Evacuations and road closures are currently taking place surrounding Clean Harbors where a chlorine fire reportedly broke out moments ago, according to scanner traffic. In addition, exits along U.S. 167 South have reportedly been blocked to prevent cars from traveling … Continue reading
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Three arrested for criminal attempt first-degree murder
Bonds of $1 million cash-only have been set for three young men arrested Wednesday for criminal attempt first-degree murder after they allegedly shot a 30-year-old El Dorado man late last month. Roshune Glosson, 18, of 620 S. College and 322 … Continue reading
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Razorbacks anticipated to make head coach hire
Many, many Arkansas publications are abuzz this afternoon with the news that the University of Arkansas is expected to tap Bret Bielema as the Razorbacks head coach. Bielema, who has been with the Wisconsin program since 2004, is expected to … Continue reading
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Rice ousts incumbent Thompson
With 78 percent reporting in Union County, it appears Mike Rice may have ousted incumbent John Thompson for the El Dorado Ward 1, Position 1 race. According to unofficial results, Rice took 59.3 percent to Thompson’s 40.6 percent. Tom Cotton … Continue reading
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Early voting results announced
Early voting has resulted in several close races here in Union County, according to unofficial election results. For Justice of the Peace District 1, Steve Ward and Mike Dumas are neck and neck at 506 to 510, respectively. In District … Continue reading
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Murphy to separate oil and retail sides of company
Murphy Oil Corporation announced today its intention to separate itself into two distinct companies which will allow Murphy Oil to focus primarily on independent exploration and production and Murphy USA to work exclusively on the retail side. According to a … Continue reading
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Cut line knocks out power for nearly 2,000
Nearly 2,000 Union County residents are currently without power due to an electrical line accidentally cut during work by county employees, said Entergy Representative Bill Luther. The numbers continue to fluctuate on the Entergy Storm Center website, however, as of … Continue reading
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Bomb threat called into Walmart
A bomb threat has allegedly been called into Walmart. The El Dorado Police Department is on the scene and shoppers have been shuffled from the store to the former Ryan’s parking lot. Approximately 150 shoppers and employees are gathered in … Continue reading
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Hospital terminates contract with Blue Cross Blue Shield
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arkansas patients, break your legs now because on Sept. 1, the Medical Center of South Arkansas will no longer accept BCBS-insured patients. Kyle Swift, MSCA chief executive officer, confirmed in an email this morning that … Continue reading
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UCSO searches Hibanks for fleeing suspect
Union County sheriff’s deputies are currently searching the woods along Hibanks Road in an attempt to find a man who bailed from his vehicle during a traffic stop and has been missing for several hours, according to Chief Deputy Bill … Continue reading
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Early vote results available
Early vote results are available as members of the Union County Election Commission await cans from the 19 polling sites to come into the Union County Courthouse. Votes remain close for both El Dorado aldermen races between Paul Choate and … Continue reading
UCAPS board resigns, wreck turns fatal and Strong-Huttig rescinds superintendent’s contract: It’s Thursday in Union County
Big headlines in El Dorado today. For all you animal lovers out there invested in the Union County Animal Protection Society saga, breaking news just minutes ago with the immediate resignations of the entire board, excepting one member. Stan Simpson, … Continue reading
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Federal indictments rain down on alleged FFB robbers
Three individuals with ties to El Dorado were federally indicted Tuesday for a December 2011 aggravated robbery of First Financial Bank, according to a release from Conner Eldridge, United States Attorney for the Western District of Arkansas. Indicted include: Aaron … Continue reading
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30-year cold case ends in El Dorado man’s arrest
An approximately 30-year-old cold case was resolved today when a man who escaped from a Louisiana justice facility in the 1970s was arrested in El Dorado, where he had been living. According to Union County Sheriff Chief Investigator Clark Burton, … Continue reading
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