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Complex Board discusses phase two of renovation project As the El Dorado-Union County Recreation Complex board works to complete the first phase of a major renovation of the complex, the group is also looking ahead to phase two, as well as other improvements and general operations for 2021. by Tia Lyons 14 hrs. ago

Happening locally on Jan. 18, 2021 A program commemorating Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s life and work will be held this morning; and city and county officers are closed in observation of the holiday. 14 hrs. ago

SAAC calling for student artwork An open call for student artwork has been announced by the South Arkansas Arts Center. by Special to the News-Times 14 hrs. ago

Wildcats focus on themselves El Dorado’s basketball week was unexpectedly open after Hot Springs and Pine Bluff canceled games due to COVID. Those games have been tentatively rescheduled, Hot Springs at Wildcat Arena on Saturday, Jan. 23 and at Pine Bluff on Thursday, Jan. 28. Both games start at 5 p.m. with varsity girls. by Tony Burns 1 day ago

Another local COVID death reported with eight new cases Eight new COVID-19 cases were reported in Union County Sunday, bringing the cumulative total of cases identified locally to 2,977. There were 2,319 confirmed cases in the county Sunday, up three from Saturday, and 658 probable cases, up five from Saturday. by Caitlan Butler 14 hrs. ago

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Parkers Chapel ready for stretch run A lot of coaches have listed health as a potential factor in their team’s success. Parkers Chapel coach Justin Welch might be the first to introduce “contact tracing” as a concern. by Tony Burns 25 mins. ago

Mayor’s moment: Thanking Dr. King It is the third Monday of the month of January. Today we celebrate the birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.! We observe his life and his legacy today, but we should also be doing all that we can to keep the reality of his dream alive for the next generation. What is the impact of his legacy on your life? by Veronica Smith-Creer 14 hrs. ago

Arkansas looks to bounce back against Alabama FAYETTEVILLE — The University of Arkansas basketball team already has won an SEC road game in Alabama this season. by Bob Holt

Local News

Ouachita County hospital targets substance abuse recovery The Nielsen company, which measures consumer behavior, reported recently a 54% increase in alcohol sales for the week ending March 21, 2020, compared with a year before, and an increase of 262% in online sales from 2019 as stay-at-home orders began in some U.S. states to mitigate the COVID-19 pandemic. by Bradly Gill

State News

81st local COVID death reported with 43 new cases Union County’s cumulative total of COVID-19 cases grew to 2,969 Saturday with the addition of 43 new cases reported by the Arkansas Department of Health. There were 2,316 confirmed cases in the county, 30 more than there were Friday, and 653 probable cases, up 13 from Friday. by Caitlan Butler

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New local business to spotlight nonprofits El Dorado couple Kaila and Joshua Emery have long-dreamed of opening a store together, but it was only recently that a shape and a mission began to take form. by Matt Hutcheson

VIP Corner: Grantees announced SHARE Foundation recently announced its 33rd round of grant awards and fourth year of grants focused on prevention and intervention of crime and violence through the Union County Violence Intervention Plan (VIP). by Special to the News-Times

Religion

Ancient Words: A Time of Uncertainty Exactly 400 years ago, 103 passengers on the Mayflower were experiencing a time of uncertainty. They left with strong faith and resolution from Holland and England on a wooden sailing ship to start a new life in what many considered the promised land. by Scott Johnson

Ancient Words: His First Coming, The Flight to Egypt Only the Gospel of Matthew gives us the account of the baby Jesus being moved to Egypt. Matthew was well acquainted with the OT and quotes the minor prophet Hosea as a prophecy fulfilled: When he arose, he took the young child and his mother by night, and departed into Egypt: And was there until the death of Herod: that it might be fulfilled which was spoken of the Lord by the prophet, saying, Out of Egypt have I called my son (Mat 2:14-15). by Scott Johnson

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Polyethylene Containers readying for present and beyond Polyethylene Containers, Inc. has over 30 years experience in bulk container manufacturing, located on Cooper Dr. on Industrial Rd. (Marvin Richards/News-Times) by Marvin Richards