Category Archives: Entertainment

Women’s expo held Thursday night

Posted on March 25, 2011 by Admin

The Healthy Woman First Anniversary Party was held at the El Dorado Conference Center last night. Vendors, informational booths, food and a keynote address from Motivational Speaker Dale Thomas were some of the event’s highlights. See more in tomorrow’s News-Times.

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Elizabeth Taylor dies at 79

Posted on March 23, 2011 by Admin

Noteworthy not only for her film work, but arguably more so for her real life romances, numerous marriages and ability to be famous simply for the sake of being famous (the first of the Britneys, Parises or any of the … Continue reading →

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“Heaven is for real”

Posted on March 22, 2011 by Admin

Here’s hoping this isn’t too much Today Show for the blog, but despite the infotainment quality, this story is amazing. Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy

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Shreveport Times gives El Dorado a thumbs up

Posted on March 14, 2011 by Admin

According to Maggie Martin, of the Shreveport Times, El Dorado is the place to go for a weekend jaunt.

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At it again

Posted on March 4, 2011 by Admin

Mike Huckabee, who’s come under the media microscope (even more so than before) recently received more attention for his admonitions toward Natalie Portman and other single celebrity soon-to-be moms for showing a glamorized version of out-of-wedlock pregnancies and motherhood. Huck … Continue reading →

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“Two and a Half Men” pulled

Posted on February 25, 2011 by Admin

In the first (and hopefully last) post about Charlie Sheen — he’s nearly as irritating as Lindsay Lohan nowadays — CBS officially cancelled production for “Two and a Half Men,” which was set to begin again next week. Following a … Continue reading →

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Why clients don’t show up to court

Posted on February 24, 2011 by Admin

Judge Hamilton Singleton, in response to laughter from attorneys who couldn’t figure out why so many of their clients weren’t showing up during Union County Circuit Court Thursday: “I can’t make them smarter.”

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Travis Tritt performs for El Dorado

Posted on February 24, 2011 by Admin

Noted country singer Travis Tritt will perform in El Dorado Saturday night. It should be a special evening with just Tritt and his acoustic guitar. Weekend Editor Roderick Harrington will preview the show in his Friday column. Also read about … Continue reading →

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Wrestling event Saturday night

Posted on February 17, 2011 by Admin

El Dorado must really be moving along with the “It’s Showtime!” theme. First naked men at the Rialto on Friday and now “Extreme Midget Wrestling” at the El Dorado Municipal Auditorium on Saturday. I kid you not. This flyer, too, … Continue reading →

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Rock out Saturday night

Posted on February 17, 2011 by Admin

Hill’s Entertainment on Cedar Street will host the South Arkansas Blues & Rock Jam Saturday night. Dozens of musicians from throughout the state will be on hand. Weekend Editor Roderick Harrington previews the jam and talks with several musicians who … Continue reading →

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Chippendales gains El Dorado church disapproval

Posted on February 15, 2011 by Admin

An ad featuring six-packed men in towels, touting a “Girls Night Out” at the Rialto on Friday, garnered attention recently from one church group which plans to quietly protest the Chippendales event. Those attending the Chippendales event will be heralded … Continue reading →

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Schools update

Posted on February 10, 2011 by Admin

All Union County school districts are closed today with the exception of the Parkers Chapel School District which is still set to host its parent-teacher conferences tonight.

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Obama prays for longer skirts

Posted on February 3, 2011 by Admin
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Four bands to rock the Rialto

Posted on February 3, 2011 by Admin

The Rialto Music Hall in downtown El Dorado will be rocked by four bands Saturday night. Weekend Editor Roderick Harrington will profile the show in his Friday column. Set to perform at the Rialto are Slackjaw, Our Friends Fall Silent, … Continue reading →

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“Nosferatu at the Rialto”

Posted on January 27, 2011 by Admin

The historic Rialto Theater on Cedar Street Saturday will be transformed into what could be a wonderful, scary evening for the entire family. In Friday’s News-Times print edition, Weekend Editor Roderick Harrington will give all the details. The South Arkansas … Continue reading →

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