City budget talks begin for 2024
Budget talks for 2024 have begun for the El Dorado City Council/Finance Committee.
Budget talks for 2024 have begun for the El Dorado City Council/Finance Committee.
Improvements are coming along for the putting greens at Lions Club Municipal Golf Course, months after members of the El Dorado Parks and Playgrounds Commissio…
Rain didn't hinder setup for MusicFest XXXV, which is set for this weekend in downtown El Dorado.
Inclement weather somewhat slowed 2023 revenues at Lions Club Municipal Golf Course during the spring and part of the summer but that didn't stop the facility …
Entries are still being accepted for the cooking competitions in the 10th annual Sharion Bailey Whitlock Carnival of Love, which is set for 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Sa…
It's crunch time for Main Street El Dorado as the group tends to last-minute details and final preparations for MusicFest XXXV, which is set for Friday and Sat…
The El Dorado Advertising and Promotion Commission recently approved $5,000 to support the city's participation in a statewide publication that is geared towar…
Outside beverages are not allowed within the city's entertainment district and a recent amendment clarifies the restriction in the city ordinance that regulate…
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Forty Days of Prayer starts today and the community is invited to participate in a kick-off prayer rally that is scheduled for noon Monday in the atrium of Cit…
In the search for a new mascot to spread holiday cheer in El Dorado, organizers decided that not one, but two mascots will be needed to "ignite the magic of Ch…
The El Dorado Water Utilities is nearing the completion of a months-long project to convert the city's cellular-based meter-reading system back to automated re…
After months of discussions and extensive follow-up talks Wednesday, the El Dorado Advertising and Promotion and Murphy Arts District have reached a decision a…
The El Dorado City Council is expected to hear updates on several ongoing city projects during a meeting at 10 a.m. today in the Council Chamber of City Hall.
The land survey has been completed, site preparation is underway and the deed has been filed for property that has been donated to the city of El Dorado make w…
Two people sustained minor injuries when a small, privately-owned plane crashed Saturday afternoon near the Hibanks community, reportedly after experiencing en…
Work to widen and improve U.S. 82 in Union County has created a safety issue at the entrance of South Arkansas Regional Airport at Goodwin Field and the El Dor…
A plane crash has been reported south of El Dorado, according to a social media post made by the El Dorado Fire Department Saturday afternoon.
The 10th annual Sharion Bailey Whitlock Carnival of Love is set for 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. on Oct. 7 in Mattocks Park and organizers have released more details about…
Keep El Dorado Beautiful is heading into the third quarter of the year the same way it has spent the rest of 2023 -- with a busy schedule.
Main Street El Dorado is offering a new grant program to help small businesses within its footprint and the program is directly tied to MusicFest.
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Do you possess the energetic cheeriness for Christmas that it would take to "spread boundless joy, happiness and holiday spirit" citywide?
Volunteers are still needed for MusicFest XXXV and today is the last day to sign up and be eligible for a volunteer festival T-shirt with a guaranteed fit, Mai…
The El Dorado City Council will convene for a regular meeting at 5 p.m. today in the Council Chamber of City Hall.
As Main Street El Dorado gears up for its fall and winter event season, the group is also preparing for its 2024 accreditation assessment with the state and na…
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More than $52,000 in cash and receipts have been cited as "unaccounted for" and "undeposited" in the city of El Dorado's 2021 legislative audit and the finding…
With MusicFest less than a month away, organizers are kicking into high gear to plan a celebration befitting that of a 35th anniversary milestone.
The 24th annual SouthArk Outdoor Expo kicks off at 9 a.m. Saturday at the El Dorado Conference Center and according to organizers, the day will be filled with …
The El Dorado Civil Service Commission and the El Dorado police and fire departments are gearing up for another round of civil service exams on Oct. 16.
An organizational meeting was held Tuesday for the 2023 installment of 40 Days of Prayer and by the end of the meeting, nearly all 40 of the daily prayer topic…
The business formerly known as Hays Rental & Sales, Inc., is under new proprietorship and new owner Clark Burton is re-branding the business by building on a w…
The 2023 El Dorado Food Festival got underway on Sept. 1 and foodies from El Dorado and beyond are invited to participate in support of local eateries and to w…
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The ninth annual 40 Days of Prayer is set for Oct. 1 - Nov. 9 and anyone who is interested in helping to coordinate the event is invited to attend an organizat…
National Hispanic Heritage Month is set for Sept. 15 - Oct. 15 and to commemorate the occasion in El Dorado, efforts are underway to revive a long dormant Hisp…
After nearly eight months, the South Arkansas Regional Airport now has another courtesy car to offer to pilots and others who fly into El Dorado to do business…
The South Arkansas Symphony Orchestra will kick off its 67th season next month and mark the 30th anniversary of Kermit Poling as SASO's music director.
Main Street El Dorado capped off its 2023 summer events Saturday with the Back-to-School Bash With a Splash, which was held on what is believed to have been th…
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Parents United: Code Red, a local nonprofit, and El Dorado resident Nathan Rainey Sr. are teaming up to host a pair community events to honor families who have…
The city of El Dorado issued 23 building permits over the past four months and the total estimated value of $7.06 million included several major projects aroun…
All systems are go for the Back to School Bash with a Splash on Saturday, but some activities have been canceled due to a heatwave that has gripped much of the…
Keep El Dorado Beautiful members spent their regular meeting Monday shoring up their game plan for the fall and hoping for a break in sweltering summer tempera…
El Dorado city officials have agreed to invoice smaller towns for municipal projects that are done with the use of El Dorado city employees and equipment.
Work is progressing on a project to improve the tennis courts in Mellor Park and a convert a portion of the courts into space for pickleball.
The terminal building at South Arkansas Regional Airport at Goodwin Field has been spiffed up with a fresh coat of paint that was applied as part of a building…
El Dorado city officials heard updates on several city projects earlier this week, including efforts to relocate the city dog pound and build a new workshop fo…