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SouthArk Foundation touts stellar year
South Arkansas Community College had a stellar year in 2012, highlighted by a sizable donation from a Fort Smith accountant, plans for Heritage Plaza underway and the development of a performing and media arts program, according to the Foundation’s annual … Continue reading
Posted in Business, By Allison Gatlin, Education, Money, News
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UALR Professor touts Union County’s aquifer recovery efforts
Local efforts in Union County to save the Sparta Aquifer from the early 20th century over-pumping that nearly destroyed the region’s source of potable water are being recognized statewide. According to an email from Sherrel Johnson, Union County Water Conservation … Continue reading
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Fireworks display renders beautiful photos
Happy News Year from the News-Times editorial department! To celebrate the turning of the year and the ringing in of 2013 — Particularly because we all thought the world was going to end on Dec. 21, 2012, right? — News-Times … Continue reading
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Despite rain, Chamber promises spectacular fireworks show
Despite what the National Weather Service assures is a 100 percent chance of rain this evening, the El Dorado Chamber of Commerce said it still plans to put on the New Year’s Eve fireworks show as promised. According to the … Continue reading
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McDaniel admits to “inappropriate” relationship with Hot Springs attorney
Representatives for Arkansas Attorney General Dustin McDaniel said today despite affirmation that he was involved in an “inappropriate” relationship with a Hot Springs lawyer last year, he will still seek the Democratic gubernatorial nomination for 2014. According to Arkansas Online, … Continue reading
El Dorado lauded as a 2012 Arkansas Business City of Distinction
On the same day El Dorado received news of EDIE’s Village — a cute name for a serious idea to incubate local small business initiatives — the city was also lauded with a 2012 Arkansas Business City of Distinction award … Continue reading
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LSB Industries signs on for EDC expansion
El Dorado Chemical and LSB Industries, Inc., have firmed up the details of construction on a $120 million nitric acid plant as part of a series of expansions planned in the aftermath of an explosion at the plant in May. … 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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On an interestingly morbid thought: State puts death certificates online
Ridding taxpayers of much of the drudgery and paperwork formerly involved in obtaining a copy of a death certificate, the Arkansas Department of Health rolled out a program today to allow users to state death certificates online. Currently the only … Continue reading
Posted in Business, By Allison Gatlin, Health, Money, News
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LSU extends Miles’ contract with raise
Reports linking Louisiana State University’s Les Miles to an alleged $27.5 million offer from University of Arkansas have been dashed with the extension and raise of Miles’ LSU contract. According to Arkansas News, LSU athletic director Joe Alleva released a … Continue reading
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State to auction off unclaimed property
The Arkansas State Auditor’s Office will soon begin auctioning off 20 years worth of unclaimed safe deposit boxes turned over or abandoned to the state, according to a release on the auditor’s website. As the chances of the owner of … Continue reading
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Significant changes needed to maintain lottery’s lifeblood
Without extreme changes in how it functions, the Arkansas Scholarship Lottery could fold in just over a year, said Shane Broadway, interim director of the state Department of Higher Education. According to Arkansas News, Broadway has cautioned funds are expected … Continue reading
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Huttig alderman-elect hit with $2,000-plus civil suit
A Huttig alderman-elect was recently hit with a $2,000-plus lawsuit alleging he owes St. Vincent Health Systems for medical bills left unpaid over the last year. According to a complaint for collection of debt, John Osgood, who beat out Marcus … Continue reading
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Ideas?
As part of a new push for more localized content in conjunction with our new focus feature pages, the News-Times is still soliciting ideas for a running series on older businesses in El Dorado. The only criteria is the business … Continue reading
Posted in Business, By Allison Gatlin
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Light at the end of the tunnel for the under-staffed jail
Next week, the Union County Quorum Court will consider a proposal to create two additional positions at the Union County Jail in response to an under-staffing problem. Both positions would be for lieutenant shift supervisors at salaries of $31,809.75, according … Continue reading
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