Gen-X tour to feature Buckcherry, P.O.D., Lit and Alien Ant Farm
While attending the Gen-X summer tour at the Griffin Music Hall on Saturday, attendees may have feelings of nostalgia while listening to four bands who have al…
While attending the Gen-X summer tour at the Griffin Music Hall on Saturday, attendees may have feelings of nostalgia while listening to four bands who have al…
Editor’s note: This is the second in a five-part series looking at nursing homes in Union County that are rated by Medicare. Each installment will cover a diff…
If you are familiar with the Union County Animal Protection Society’s annual calendar, seeing shelter dogs dressed up in couture clothing is nothing new.
The Public Service Committee met Tuesday to review the last quarter of health care insurance for Union County employees.
In remembrance of those buried at Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church’s cemetery who do not have markers on their graves, the church will place a plaque at the …
At the El Dorado Kiwanis Club meeting Wednesday, Captain Kevin Holt, with the El Dorado Police Department, updated members on the recent vehicle break-ins.
The South Arkansas Arts Center is bringing back the Penguin Project for its second year, with the musical “Honk, JR.”
After being deployed for over a year, Kyle Smith returned home to El Dorado for 22 days.
Luncheon: The Waiting to Excel — Summer Camp hosted a first responder’s luncheon Friday at St. John’s Missionary Baptist church. Barry Dobson said the reason t…
The lineup for the 31st Annual MusicFest has been receiving attention from publications across the nation, said Bob Tarren, chief marketing officer at MAD.
Before regular business began at this month’s Union County Quorum Court meeting, a resolution was passed honoring Union County Coroner Curtis Butterfield, who …
Dixie Makepeace Ford, a 1971 graduate of El Dorado High School, was crowned Ms Senior Arkansas America 2018 at the 31st annual state pageant.
The Union County Quorum Court agreed Tuesday to a commitment with El Dorado to proceed forward with a grant application for the Recreational Complex.
The Arkansas Museum of Natural Resources in Smackover hosted TinkerFest for its seventh year Saturday.
LANXESS Corporation announced a $50 million investment in 2018 in its three El Dorado sites Wednesday.
Currently hanging in the Price and Merle Galleries at the South Arkansas Arts Center are 81 painted self-portraits of high school students.
The Hannah Pregnancy Resource Center has over 200 donated items for the “Christmas in July” auction.
After nearly eight years and more than 100 children, Jeremy and Brooke Hargis have closed out their fostering time with a bang.
Cool down: Members of the United Way of Union County’s Board of Directors handed out popsicles at the Boys & Girls Club of El Dorado on Tuesday as a treat and …
Young’s Funeral Home is giving away U.S. flags to 100 veterans to honor and thank them for their service.
Jason Eady will be kicking off his “I Travel On” tour at the Griffin Restaurant on Thursday, as part of the Murphy Arts District’s Thursday Nigh Live.
Quickly making their new home in El Dorado, the new commanding officers for the Salvation Army are eager to make their mark on the area.
As new owners of The Olde Towne Store, Greg and Kelli Harrison said they have no plans to change anything.
Citing too many unanswered questions, the Union County Quorum Court voted 8-2 Thursday to table a discussion about the possibility of receiving new voting mach…
The Black Gold Chapter of Bikers Against Child Abuse, also known as BACA, will hold their fourth annual awareness rally Saturday at the Union County Fairground…
Malorie and Bryce Faulkner’s photo booth business, Little Candid Camper, adds a creative and unique twist to any special event or occasion.
Quincy Hildreth, a 2009 graduate of Norphlet High School, is heading to Florence, Italy at the end of June to compete in the 2018 Quidditch World Cup.
The Smackover-Norphlet Board of Directors held a special called meeting June 5, where the board accepted Superintendent Dave Wilcox’s resignation.
Teachers in the El Dorado school district will receive a modest raise in the next school year.
HEAT: Susan Harper spoke at HEAT (Healthy Eating and Tasting) Tuesday about the benefits of goat cheese. The program is presented by UAMS South Arkansas Center…
What started out as a hobby has turned into a full-time job for Gary and Kristi Sewell, and ultimately their love and passion.
Ballet camp: South Arkansas Arts Center’s “Adventures in Wonderland” ballet camp will end Friday with a performance at 6 p.m. There are two classes, one for fi…
In 1968, Oak Ridge Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, then known as Oak Ridge Nursing Home, began operating under new owners.
Color Run: Plumes of colorful dust fill the air as children engage in Campfire El Dorado’s annual “Color War” at Camp Wotapi Thursday. The event marks the begi…
Donation: WoodmenLife, an insurance company with a branch located in Camden, donated five American flags to the John R. Williamson Hospice House at Life Touch …
The El Dorado Education Foundation (EDEF) honored three teachers as outstanding educators during the 20th Teacher Excellence Awards program Friday.
Musical: Curtain Call will take place at 7 p.m. tonight at the El Dorado High School auditorium, which will showcase Barton Junior High’s last four musicals: "…
Karen Scott will be the next Union County tax collector, taking the position from incumbent tax collector and opponent Paula Beard.
Clifford the Big Red Dog was welcomed by a sea of red Thursday at Hugh Goodwin Elementary School.
Robert Reynolds and Billy Blann attended the Quorum Court meeting Thursday to clear up confusion and answer questions concerning the Rock Island Greenway.
Quilts were presented Tuesday by the Valor Group of Freedom Quilters of El Dorado, to show appreciation to veterans who have served in the military. The ceremo…
The Smackover Oil Town Festival returned for its 47th year Friday and Saturday.
Weather is great for growing crops, it also proved ideal for selling them. The Murphy Arts District’s Farmer’s Market held their grand opening and ribbon cutti…
Standard Lithium announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding with LANXESS and its affiliate to test and prove the commercial viability of the extrac…
Travel and tourism: The National Travel & Tourism Week Rally Day celebration took place Tuesday at the Arkansas Welcome Center located at Highway 167 and 82. M…
Early voting for the May 22 primary election will begin tomorrow at 8 a.m. in the county clerk’s office at the Union County Courthouse. The two-week early voti…
Foster care awareness: The Union County Judge Mike Loftin and El Dorado Mayor Frank Hash both signed a proclamation declaring May 2, 2018 as Foster Care Awaren…
For a child with no one to play with, a school playground can be a lonely place. Kids with an established group of friends may not think to seek out those who …
Incumbent Union County Tax Collector Paula Beard and challenger Karen Scott went head-to-head at a candidate forum Monday night. The two Democratic candidates …
Jason Isbell said people who attend his concert are “probably going to be a little bit surprised by how much of a rock concert” they perform.