Eldorado News-Times

MCSA opens new lobby as part of renovation Members of the El Dorado community came out Tuesday morning to the Medical Center of South Arkansas (MCSA) to celebrate the opening of the newly renovated lobby. by Michael Shine 1 day ago

Health fair to be held today for Re-entry Awareness Week Several health care organizations will be at the Probation Parole Office, at 307 American Road, today to offer medical resources and services to former prisoners re-entering society. by Caitlan Butler 1 day ago

Fourth time the charm for proclamation, Easter egg hunt and fun day? Hopefully, the fourth time will be the charm. by Tia Lyons 1 day ago

Hogue's homer lifts Lady Dragons to victory Laura Hogue connected on a three-run home run in the fourth inning Tuesday, lifting Junction City to a 4-1 non-conference victory at Smackover. by Tony Burns 1 day ago

El Dorado coach takes job at Arkansas State El Dorado girls basketball coach Destinee Rogers announced Tuesday evening she has resigned her position. Rogers has accepted an assistant coaching position with Arkansas State University. by Tony Burns 1 day ago

Latest News

Facebook anticipates an FTC privacy fine of up to $5 billion SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Facebook said it expects a fine of up to $5 billion from the Federal Trade Commission, which is investigating whether the social network violated its users' privacy. by The Associated Press 8 hrs. ago

Woman gets 16 years for killing husband in porn dispute PINE BLUFF (AP) — A 69-year-old Arkansas woman who was convicted of fatally shooting her husband after she discovered he had reordered a pornography channel has been sentenced to 16 years in prison. by The Associated Press 8 hrs. ago

US measles cases hit highest mark in 25 years NEW YORK (AP) — Measles in the U.S. has climbed to its highest level in 25 years, closing in on 700 cases this year in a resurgence largely attributed to misinformation that is turning parents against vaccines. 10 hrs. ago

Local News

LB Crew eliminated from 'The Voice' El Dorado’s LB Crew was eliminated from “The Voice” Tuesday night after he received too few votes to move on to the Top 24 round. by Caitlan Butler

Five EHS students to attend Arkansas Governor’s School Five rising seniors at El Dorado High School have been selected to attend the 40th Arkansas Governor’s School. by Michael Shine

State News

State health department to reissue medical marijuana cards LITTLE ROCK (AP) — The Arkansas Department of Health said it will automatically reissue its year-long medical marijuana cards to qualifying patients who have received them in the months before the drug could be sold. by The Associated Press

Dozens of turtles rescued from Arkansas sewage plant WEST MEMPHIS (AP) — An east Arkansas animal shelter has rescued dozens of turtles from a wastewater treatment facility after they became trapped in sewage pond filters. by The Associated Press

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Sports

Smackover's winning streak halted by Monticello SMACKOVER - Smackover saw their three-game winning streak come to an end Wednesday with a 10-2 loss at the hands of Monticello. by News-Times Staff 2 hrs. ago

Trojans, Dragons compete at district track meet CROSSETT – Lafayette County won the boys title Wednesday in the 2A Region 8 track meet. Parkers Chapel and Junction City claimed third and fourth, respectively. The Cougars scored 183 points to finish ahead of Harmony Grove (154), Parkers Chapel (90), Junction City (86), Bearden (73), Fordyce (28) and Spring Hill (4). by News-Times Staff

Living

What to do to get your grill ready for summer There are die-hard grillers who don't see why a little cold or sleet should stand between them and a juicy grilled steak. The rest of us in colder climes throw a cover over our grills for the winter and wheel them into a garage or storage spot, wheeling them out months later as the mercury climbs back up. by The Associated Press

Meet the News-Times Staff: Tony Burns This week, we say hello to sports editor Tony Burns.

Religion

In the Churches, 04-20-19 • First United Methodist Church of El Dorado: Will be having a re-dedication of their education building and chapel tomorrow. Bishop Gary E. Mueller will be the morning speaker at 10:50 a.m., with hosting pastor Dr. David Bush, Sr. Pastor.

From the Pulpit, 04-20-19 Ancient Words: Faces of the Cross, Face of Grace

Business

US expands probe into air bag failures to 12.3M vehicles DETROIT (AP) — U.S. auto safety regulators have expanded an investigation into malfunctioning air bag controls to include 12.3 million vehicles because the bags may not inflate in a crash. The problem could be responsible for as many as eight deaths. by The Associated Press