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South Arkansas Arboretum seen as community asset
The South Arkansas Arboretum became a State Park in 1995. However, being a State Park is only part of the picture of how the Arboretum housed in El Dorado operates.
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Michael Shine
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City cleanup, summer jobs program under way
The city’s summer jobs and cleanup initiative is in full swing, with area youth putting the $85,000 expenditure to work by clearing litter and overgrown vegetation from city rights of way.
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Tia Lyons
1 day ago
City looking to implement wellness program for employees
To help keep its workforce healthy in order to better serve the public, the city of El Dorado is dipping into its reserve coffers to implement a wellness program for municipal employees.
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Tia Lyons
1 day ago
SAAC Announces Cast for “The Hunchback of Notre Dame”
The South Arkansas Arts Center has announced the cast of their summer musical production of “The Hunchback of Notre Dame,” sponsored by Murphy USA and slated to run July 18-21 and 24-28.
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Special to the News-Times
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Some Arkansas cities push to create entertainment districts
LITTLE ROCK (AP) — A number of Arkansas cities — including El Dorado, Little Rock, Pine Bluff and Texarkana — are either considering or are taking steps toward creating "entertainment districts" that would allow the open carry of alcohol.
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Judge stays order on Arkansas campaign fundraising blackout
LITTLE ROCK (AP) — A federal judge has halted his order blocking Arkansas from enforcing a law that prevents candidates for state office from accepting campaign contributions more than two years before an election.
Third Arkansas medical marijuana dispensary approved to open
LITTLE ROCK (AP) — A third medical marijuana dispensary has been approved to open in Arkansas.
5 hospitalized after cleaning product spill at Tyson plant
SPRINGDALE (AP) — Several employees have been sent to a hospital after a cleaning agent was spilled at a Tyson Foods poultry plant in northwest Arkansas.
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Self Culture Club donates to John R. Williamson Hospice House
Culture Club: The Self Culture Club, a service organization established locally in 1937, recently presented John R. Williamson Hospice House with assorted paper goods, snacks, water and drinks. The Self Culture Club also sponsors a MLK Banquet and Parade each year in January whereby the proceeds go to scholarships and citizenship awards to graduating seniors from the area county schools. Rosie Hicks said "we strive to live up to our motto which is 'Lifting as we Climb.'"
Pictured on front row left to right is Rosie Hicks-member, Jeffrey James-club volunteer. Back are Shay Ash-Hospice Volunteer Coordinator, Wanda James-member, not pictured are Gwenda Island-member, Trevor Island-club volunteer.
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Local Digest 6-25-19
Stop the Violence Block Party event in remembrance of Michael Edward and Corey Goodwin will be from 2 - 10 p.m. in the field behind 314 West 4th Street, Smackover, Arkansas. To gain entrance to the location the street will be blocked off come in on the Old Camden Road. For more information, contact LaTasha Hinton (870) 725-4427.
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Van Horn excited about 2020 pitching staff
FAYETTEVILLE — University of Arkansas baseball Coach Dave Van Horn spent some time at his season wrap news conference Monday sizing up the Razorbacks’ pitching plans for 2020.
by Tom Murphy 1 hr. ago
Lady Wildcats tip off journey under new head coach
Jae Kell, El Dorado’s new girls’ basketball coach, was probably still learning her players’ names when she carried the team to compete in the Southwood Team Camp in Shreveport last week. As the Arkansas Activities Association mandated dead week arrives, the Lady Wildcats have a ways to go but at least the journey has begun.
by Tony Burns
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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, 06-22-19
Curry Chapel AME Church will be holding Bible Camp Tuesday-July 25 from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., camp days are Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday of each week. Registration fee is $10 per child. For more information please contact Jovon Smith (870) 797*2638 0r 951-0121.
From the pulpit, 06-22-19
Ancient Words: Heroes of Renown, King James
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Major oil companies commit to carbon pricing at Vatican
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Some of the world's major oil producers committed Friday to supporting "economically meaningful" carbon pricing regimes after a Vatican climate summit and a personal appeal from Pope Francis to avoid "perpetrating a brutal act of injustice" against the poor and future generations.
by The Associated Press
Not to be outdone, Tyson enters plant-based meat market
The fast-growing market for meat alternatives has a surprising new player: Tyson Foods.
by The Associated Press
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