Sections
Sign in
Today's Paper Coronavirus Weather Obits Community Calendar Newsletters Readers' Choice: Best of the Best Puzzles Circulars 2020 Election
ADVERTISEMENT
Dept. of Human Services still serving communities, deputy director says Keesa Smith, Arkansas Department of Human Services deputy director for youth, children and families, joined Gov. Asa Hutchinson Tuesday at his daily press briefing to update the state on how DHS operations are continuing in light of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. by Caitlan Butler 14 hrs. ago
City officials clarify enforceable social distancing guidelines El Dorado city officials and department heads are calling on the community to follow directives and recommendations that have been issued to help contain the coronavirus (COVID-19) in the city and Union County. by Tia Lyons 14 hrs. ago
Governor considers closing state parks to reduce out-of-state health risks to Arkansans Gov. Asa Hutchinson said the state is under the Arkansas Dept. of Health’s projection of coronavirus (COVID-19) cases during the daily press briefing Tuesday. by Siandhara Bonnet 17 hrs. ago
Junction City man killed in crash A Junction City man was the victim of a fatal car crash Monday night in Union County. 14 hrs. ago
SAMA extends services to include TeleMedicine SAMA Healthcare Services announced last week the launch of its TeleMedicine services, which will allow SAMA providers and patients to connect virtually, without the risk of in-person appointments. by Special to the News-Times 14 hrs. ago
ADVERTISEMENT

Latest News

Arkansas’ Van Horn speaks on potential roster crunch, draft FAYETTEVILLE — The NCAA voted to allow member schools provide an extra year of eligibility to spring sports athletes at their discretion on Monday night, but that part of the decision will have little bearing on the University of Arkansas baseball team. by Tom Murphy 11 hrs. ago
Kjerstad, Opitz finding creative ways to stay fit FAYETTEVILLE — University of Arkansas junior outfielder Heston Kjerstad is glad his parents didn’t get rid of that set of weights he used to work out with before he left home to play for the Razorbacks. by Bob Holt 11 hrs. ago
United Way announces grants for agencies responding to COVID-19 pandemic On April 6, 2020, grant applications open for the Union County Emergency Relief Fund for those affected by COVID-19. by Special to the News-Times 1 day ago

Local News

City officials clarify enforceable social distancing guidelines El Dorado city officials and department heads are calling on the community to follow directives and recommendations that have been issued to help contain the coronavirus (COVID-19) in the city and Union County. by Tia Lyons
Dept. of Human Services still serving communities, deputy director says Keesa Smith, Arkansas Department of Human Services deputy director for youth, children and families, joined Gov. Asa Hutchinson Tuesday at his daily press briefing to update the state on how DHS operations are continuing in light of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. by Caitlan Butler

State News

City officials clarify enforceable social distancing guidelines El Dorado city officials and department heads are calling on the community to follow directives and recommendations that have been issued to help contain the coronavirus (COVID-19) in the city and Union County. by Tia Lyons
Dept. of Human Services still serving communities, deputy director says Keesa Smith, Arkansas Department of Human Services deputy director for youth, children and families, joined Gov. Asa Hutchinson Tuesday at his daily press briefing to update the state on how DHS operations are continuing in light of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. by Caitlan Butler

Featured Galleries

View All Galleries
'Duck Dynasty's John Godwin visits Smackover
Smackover faces off against Parkers Chapel

Sports

Arkansas’ Van Horn speaks on potential roster crunch, draft FAYETTEVILLE — The NCAA voted to allow member schools provide an extra year of eligibility to spring sports athletes at their discretion on Monday night, but that part of the decision will have little bearing on the University of Arkansas baseball team. by Tom Murphy
Kjerstad, Opitz finding creative ways to stay fit FAYETTEVILLE — University of Arkansas junior outfielder Heston Kjerstad is glad his parents didn’t get rid of that set of weights he used to work out with before he left home to play for the Razorbacks. by Bob Holt

Living

Life past the century mark Healthy living and black coffee everyday could be the secret to a long life — at least, that’s what friends and family of 101-year-old Leonard W. Aycock think. by Siandhara Bonnet
Students excel in gifted, talented program Chanler Rogers is a dragon. Those who doubt him will be amazed as the third grader compresses air in his mouth and blows out “smoke.” by Siandhara Bonnet

Religion

In the Churches, 09-14-19 Union A.M.E. Church, Mount Holly, AR, is having its annual Homecoming Sunday, Sept. 15 at 2:30 p.m. Rev. Felton Burgie and Morning Star Baptist Church are the guests. Everyone is invited.
From the pulpit, 09-14-19 Ancient Words ------- Living Manna

Business

Little Rock air travel to drop, exec tells panel A reluctance to travel amid the coronavirus pandemic will cut as much as half of the passenger traffic at the state's largest airport over the next two months, its top official said Tuesday. by Noel Oman
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT