Eldorado News-Times

Banquet celebrates MLK’s life, reminds of lasting legacy The Self Culture Club held their 31st annual Martin Luther King, Jr Banquet on Saturday, with guest speaker Flora J. Simon, mayor of Dumas, speaking on the lasting legacy of the civil rights icon. by Caitlan Butler 9 hrs. ago

SAAC calls for entries for 2019 Student Art Show, Competition The visual arts committee of the South Arkansas Arts Center is now accepting entries for the 2019 Student Art Show and Competition. by Special to the News-Times 9 hrs. ago

Historic District Commission to develop preservation plan The El Dorado Historic District Commission is moving ahead with a proposed project to develop a historic preservation plan for the city. by Tia Lyons 9 hrs. ago

El Dorado coaching search going as scheduled El Dorado superintendent Jim Tucker said Friday the school’s search for a football coach is going as scheduled. Scott Reed resigned in December as the Wildcats’ head coach to take over the program at Cabot. El Dorado formed a committee headed by Tucker, Phillip Lansdell and Matthew Shepherd to search for the new coach. by Tony Burns

Hand-sewn stuffed animals console traumatized kids HOT SPRINGS (AP) — For children at the site of tragedies and traumas, not much is certain, but many in the Hot Springs area will have a plush friend to help them through the tough times thanks to the ER Toys program via the Women's Welcome Club of Hot Springs. by EMILY BACCAM, The Sentinel-Record 8 hrs. ago

Latest News

U.K. leader unveils Brexit Plan B, looks a lot like Plan A LONDON — British Prime Minister Theresa May unveiled her Brexit Plan B on Monday — and it looks a lot like Plan A. by The Associated Press Updated 1 hr. ago

Kamala Harris opens presidential bid WASHINGTON — Kamala Harris, a first-term senator and former California attorney general known for her rigorous questioning of President Donald Trump's nominees, entered the Democratic presidential race on Monday. Vowing to "bring our voices together," Harris would be the first woman to hold the presidency and the second African-American if she succeeds. by The Associated Press Updated 1 hr. ago

Shutdown goes on as Trump offer doesn't budge Democrats WASHINGTON — Thirty-one days into the partial government shutdown, Democrats and Republicans appeared no closer to ending the impasse than when it began, with President Donald Trump lashing out at his opponents after they dismissed a plan he'd billed as a compromise. by The Associated Press 3 hrs. ago

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Bee pollination declining with increased use of pesticide JONESBORO (AP) — Bobby Coy and his son, Richard Coy, owners of Crooked Creek Bee Co., in Jonesboro, began noticing a decline in bee pollination after nearby farmers began using the pesticide dicamba on nearby crops during the past three years. by KENNETH HEARD, The Jonesboro Sun

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Sports

Dragons' Gibson named News-Times/Sports Alley Player of the Year The football season didn’t get off to a great start for Junction City’s Dhante Gibson. It sure ended well, though. Gibson, a senior running back/safety, suffered a lower back injury in the Dragons’ season-opener. He came back to lead his team to the 2A state championship, earning Most Valuable Player honors. by Tony Burns

Living

Master Gardeners serve as second family For Charlotte Abbott, joining the Master Gardeners was like finding a second family. by Michael Shine

Boomtown Eats: A trip to Elm Street (on Main) Eating good food and telling folks about it … we tried to think of a better hobby for two Southern boys who enjoy food and the process that goes into making things delicious, but we got hungry before we could come up with anything and decided to go with it. by Philip Shackelford and Jared Smith

Religion

From the pulpit, 1-19-19 Ancient Words: Name Above All Names, Strength from His Name

In the Churches, 1-19-19 Calion Assembly of God Church will host Saturday Night Singing at 6 p.m. tonight. Fellowship and snacks to follow in the Fellowship Hall. Everyone is invited.

Business

Americans take stock of shutdown's everyday effects You and your loved ones aren't federal employees or contractors, and you don't live in a setting or have a job closely tied to government programs. So what does the government shutdown have to do with you? by The Associated Press

From travel to IPOs, how shutdown is upsetting US economy WASHINGTON (AP) — Delta Air Lines can't get eight new aircraft in the air. Roughly a million government employees and contractors aren't being paid. Some Americans who are trying to start small businesses face delays in obtaining the required tax identification number from the IRS. by The Associated Press