Eldorado News-Times

Kids learn archery skills during Barton Library summer program There are several memorable literary archers — Robin Hood, William Tell, Legolas — and, in that spirit, 20 local children gave the sport their best shot Wednesday as part of the Barton Public Library’s summer program. by Caleb Slinkard 1 day ago

City council to convene for packed agenda today The El Dorado City Council will tend to a packed agenda during a regular meeting at 5:30 today in the Council Chamber of City Hall. by Tia Lyons 1 day ago

Man receives $50,000 bond on several charges Bond was set at $50,000 Wednesday for an El Dorado man who appeared in 35th Judicial District Court on several felony and misdemeanor charges stemming from an incident that began with a report of a domestic disturbance and ended with police setting up a perimeter to apprehend him. by Tia Lyons 1 day ago

EPD searching for suspect in shooting incident Investigators with the El Dorado Police Department are urging the public to inform them of sightings of Diamonte D. Williams-Webb, 22, a suspect in a March shooting incident. by Caitlan Butler 1 day ago

Arkansas’ Morris laying groundwork for rebuild HOOVER, Ala. — When the University of Arkansas contingent entered the crowded lobby at the Hyatt Wynfrey Hotel here on Wednesday morning, a cheer arose from a big mass of Alabama fans. The crimson and houndstooth clad Bama fans had been expecting coach Nick Saban and three of his Crimson Tide players to be the first-arriving group on Day 3 at SEC media days. by Tom Murphy 1 day ago

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El Dorado one of two cities in Arkansas to establish an entertainment district El Dorado has become the second city in the state to approve a designated area for the public consumption and carrying of alcoholic beverages. by Tia Lyons

Car catches fire Car fire: A car stalled and briefly caught fire north of the West and Griffith intersection Thursday afternoon around 3 p.m. No one was injured, and the fire department quickly doused the car's engine. Northbound lanes on West were shutdown as the car was extinguished and later towed. by Staff photo by Caleb Slinkard

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Sports

Tigers progressing under Orgeron HOOVER, Ala. — LSU’s football program has been making steady progress under coach Ed Orgeron. by Bob Holt

Oilers to take on Batesville at state tourney Thus far, the month of July hasn’t been kind to the El Dorado Oilers. by Jason Avery

Living

Meet the News-Times Staff: Courtney Christie This week, we say hello to Courtney Jo Christie, legals/callback clerk in advertising.

SouthArk graduate reflects on upbringing and goals at SAU With an effortless smile indicating his grounded attitude and a thoughtful, scientific perspective, Jonathan Harbour makes gardening through home school to graduating at the top of his class look easy. by Caitlan Butler

Religion

In the Churches, 07-13-19 Snow Hill Baptist Church in Smackover will be having their Annual “Men/Women Day”. during morning worship service at 10:50 a.m. Associate Minister Dale E. Tatum Sr., will be bringing the message. Women to wear white with blue corsages, men to wear dark suits. The public is invited to attend.

From the pulpit, 07-13-19 Ancient Words: Heroes of Renown, Alexander Campbell