El Dorado native returns home for book signing
A book signing for “In the glory days of Elvis” will be held at Barton Public Library on Saturday.
Stories by Haley Smith
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Man killed in crane accident at bridge site
Two men were helping disassemble a crane for transportation at the new Calion bridge construction site when it collapsed over them Thursday, killing one and se…
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Two workers injured in crane accident
A crane accident at the new Ouachita River bridge site sent two workers to the hospital Thursday.
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Child abuse survivor urges support for Wear Blue Day
April is Child Abuse Awareness Month and one young woman has made it her mission to shed light on the issue.
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Lightning strike causes fire at SouthArk
A fire broke out on the roof of the administration building at South Arkansas Community College’s west campus late Friday night.
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Accident
Accident: A wreck near the corner of Bradley and West Hillsboro Street left a car totaled and traffic backed up Saturday.
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UCAPS cat finds home with fellow cast members
After auditioning and receiving parts in the South Arkansas Art Center’s rendition of “Breakfast at Tiffany’s,” the last thing newlyweds Rhett and Hannah Davis…
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Pumpkin carving contest
Push!: Departments of the Medical Center of South Arkansas participated in a pumpkin carving contest for Halloween on Tuesday. First place went to the staff of…
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Former state education official talks about keys to children's success
The former Arkansas assistant director for education addressed the attendees of the Union County NAACP chapter’s Freedom Fund banquet Saturday.
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El Dorado madam yet to leave her old haunts
Up a set of narrow stairs that were once worn down from the continuous stream of male visitors, now sits a set of apartments that were once home to El Dorado’s…
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Saying farewell
A fond farewell: The former CEO of The Medical Center of South Arkansas Robert Rupp was given a farewell party Tuesday where he was presented a key to the city…
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A Beautiful Mess in Junction City
Junction City residents have always been curious about what they call the “Old Holt Place," a mansion set back from the road on Elm Street.
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Fighting against chiari
Local teen affected by disorder
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Talent show winner
Dancing her heart out: Hannah Brotherton (right) won the Union County Talent Show on Monday. She tap danced to the song “Can’t stop the feeling” by Justin Timb…
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Union County Fair Queens
Crowned: During the Union County Fair, Anna Grace Langston (above) was crowned Teen Miss Union County. In addition to winning the crown, she also won Miss Phot…
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Commission, residents meet on wildlife management issues
Thirty-two people gathered at the Strong High School library Monday to discuss the Beryl Anthony Lower Ouachita Wildlife Management Area.
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Scams concerning jury duty reported in Union County
Union County residents have reported receiving calls claiming there are warrants out for their arrest.
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Felsenthal City Council begins to draft ordinance to regulate ATV usage
The Felsenthal Town Council has decided to set regulations for four-wheeler and ATV use on city streets, but the question is how to enforce whatever new ordina…
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Smackover man arrested in connection with stolen property
A Smackover man was arrested in Felsenthal on Wednesday on suspicion of felony possession of stolen property and misdemeanor fleeing the scene.
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Benefit concert for Calen Summerville set for Friday
Two local bands are playing a benefit concert Friday to help the family of Calen Summerville, who died in a car accident Aug. 31.
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Van Hook honored
Portrait hanging: A crowd filled the Union County District courtroom Tuesday to honor the former Judge George Van Hook Jr. by revealing and hanging his portrai…
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Council looks to update employee handbooks
The need for a uniform, up-to-date employee handbook was the center of discussion at the El Dorado Finance Committee meeting Tuesday. Committee chairwoman and…
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Two people injured in separate aggravated assaults
Two people were injured Saturday in separate assaults in El Dorado. El Dorado police were called by the Medical Center of South Arkansas at 12:53 a.m. after a…
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City Council addresses unpaid debt on past pension plans
Arkansas Local Police and Fire Retirement Systems (LOPFI) answered questions at a meeting with El Dorado City Council members Thursday.
