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New Century and Mellor Park in lease negotiations
Rumors that New Century Chinese Restaurant might be vacating its premises in Mellor Park Mall are right now merely a matter of negotiation, said Sajal Agarwal. Agarwal, one of the owners of the mall, declined to comment further saying he … Continue reading
Posted in Business, By Allison Gatlin, Entertainment, Money, News
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Jury deliberations begin in Wendi Cox trial
Less than two days after opening statements began at the Union County Courthouse, the jury has entered into deliberations on whether Wendi Cox is guilty of a multitude of thefts in connection with the Mulerider horse case of late 2011. … Continue reading
Posted in By Allison Gatlin, Court, Crime, News
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UCAPS to discuss expansion
Nearly a year after the resignation of the former board and the growing pains associated with passing new bylaws, the Union County Animal Protection Society has set its sights on a new venture and plans to talk expansion at tonight’s … Continue reading
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Willie prepares to rock El Dorado
Crews at the El Dorado Municipal Auditorium work to put together the set for “Willie Nelson and Family Live” set to roll at 7:30 p.m. tonight. The show is completely sold out, however, interested parties may call Main Street El … Continue reading
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Do you know this woman?
If so, you might try explaining to her the implications of allowing selfie pictures from the iPad she stole to end up in the owner’s cloud. Allen Engstrom, of North Little Rock, was en-route from Phoenix to Denver when he … Continue reading
Posted in By Allison Gatlin, Crime, News, Technology, Travel
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Pope question still up in the air
Black smoke rising from the Sistine Chapel signaled to the world the Cardinals of the Catholic Church have yet to select a new Pope on the first day in conclave. All 115 Electors will be secluded in the Santa Marta … Continue reading
Posted in By Allison Gatlin, News, Politics, Religion
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Four-wheeler wreck puts Norphlet man in critical condition
A 44-year-old Norphlet man remains in critical condition at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences after he was discovered unconscious next to his inverted four-wheeler Saturday night at Gas Plant and Hayes City roads. Jerry Womack was traveling with … Continue reading
Posted in By Allison Gatlin, Health, News
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El Dorado named one of America’s “best small town comebacks”
El Dorado earned a bit of national cred this morning as one of the “best small town comebacks” compiled by CNN. Citing the city’s investment in the $18 million El Dorado Conference Center and a recent boom in commerce and … Continue reading
Posted in Business, By Allison Gatlin, Entertainment, Money, News
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Calion man arrested for leaving UPS driver trapped in wreck
Union County investigators arrested on Thursday a 32-year-old Calion man who reportedly left the scene of an accident earlier this week in which the driver of a United Parcel Service truck was trapped behind his wheel, according to UCSO Investigator … Continue reading
Posted in By Allison Gatlin, Court, Crime, Health, Money, News
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Son of Smackover flies Arkansas flag
Lt. Commander Jonathan Farley, of Smackover, and Lt. Dan Hilligrass, of Manila, fly over Afghanistan proudly displaying their Arkansas flag. The F-18 is piloted by Farley, according to his mother, Sherrie Graham, who forwarded the photo on to several news … Continue reading
Posted in By Allison Gatlin, News, World
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Spray paint wave puts vehicle owners out thousands
Nearly two months after an unidentified person went on an egging spree through several affluent neighborhoods in El Dorado, a second vehicular crime wave swept through the area with a rash of spray paintings causing more than $11,000 in damage, … Continue reading
Posted in By Allison Gatlin, Crime, Money, News
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Beebe vetoes 12-week abortion ban, Senate to attempt an override
Gov. Mike Beebe stuck to the same rationale he used to veto last week’s 20-week abortion ban — quickly overridden in the House and Senate — when he vetoed this morning a measure that would ban abortions at 12 weeks. … Continue reading
Posted in By Allison Gatlin, Family, Health, News, Politics
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Walmart Foundation director expected to receive executive nomination
The Obama Administration is expected to go the Walmart way when it nominates Sylvia Mathews Burwell, president of the Walmart Foundation, to head up the U.S. Office of Management and Budget. According to numerous sources, cited by Talk Business, the … Continue reading
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El Dorado braces for colder weekend temperatures
Those hoping the changeover from February to March would give some winter weather reprieve will be sorely disappointed this weekend as temperatures continue to plummet into the 20s, according to the National Weather Service. Heading into Saturday, the high is … Continue reading
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Promise expands to include non-resident students
The El Dorado Promise is expanding the parameters for eligibility to the scholarship program to include non-resident El Dorado Public Schools students, according to a release from Magen Olive, of the Murphy Oil Corporation. Effective with the May 2013 graduating … Continue reading
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