Eldorado News-Times

Stepping into spring in downtown El Dorado Dave Miller was hard at work yesterday afternoon, preparing the planters at his business, Charlie’s Corner, as his wife, proprietor Brenda Miller, cut hair inside. by Caitlan Butler 12 hrs. ago

El Dorado City Council to revisit old business The El Dorado City Council is expected to revisit a couple of items and delve into new business during a regular meeting that will begin at 5:30 p.m. today in the Council Chamber of City Hall. by Tia Lyons 11 hrs. ago

Boys and Girls Club to offer Summer Camp Sessions Beginning on Memorial Day, the Boys and Girls Club of El Dorado will be closed for two weeks in preparation of summer activities, which will include a series of youth camps. by Tia Lyons 11 hrs. ago

Parkers Chapel set to host spring game Fans wanting to get an early glimpse of what Elliot Jacobs has been up to since becoming Parkers Chapel’s football coach will be able to do so tonight starting at 5:30 p.m., as the Trojans will take the field for their spring game. by Jason Avery 12 hrs. ago

Arkansas downs Mississippi 5-3 HOOVER, Ala. — The best swings Ole Miss got on University of Arkansas closer Matt Cronin were foul balls. by Bob Holt 12 hrs. ago

Latest News

Trump demands end to Russia probes, walks out of Dem meeting WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump abruptly stalked out of a meeting with congressional leaders Wednesday with a flat declaration he would no longer work with Democrats unless they drop all investigations in the aftermath of the special counsel's Trump-Russia report. by The Associated Press

Michael Avenatti charged with defrauding Stormy Daniels NEW YORK — Michael Avenatti, the attorney who rocketed to fame through his representation of porn star Stormy Daniels in her battles with President Donald Trump, was charged Wednesday with ripping her off. by The Associated Press 17 hrs. ago

Fugitive says he'll surrender if people like wanted poster HARTFORD, Conn. — A Connecticut police department has reached a deal with a fugitive that would have him surrender if enough people respond to a wanted poster on social media, an agreement that at least on expert calls unethical. by The Associated Press 17 hrs. ago

Local News

Local Digest 5-23-19 Chamber of Commerce to be closed Monday

Wasson to lead Entergy Arkansas southwest region David Wasson has been promoted to senior manager of Entergy Arkansas Distribution Operations Southwest Region, based in Hot Springs. by News-Times Staff

State News

Arkansas governor announces 15 new cabinet secretaries LITTLE ROCK (AP) — Arkansas' governor on Wednesday named 15 new cabinet secretaries under a government reorganization plan that cut the number of agencies answering directly to him. by The Associated Press

Multi-vehicle crash snarls traffic in eastern Arkansas FORREST CITY (AP) — Interstate 40 in eastern Arkansas has reopened after a multi-vehicle crash shut down westbound lanes for hours on Wednesday morning. by The Associated Press

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Sports

Arkansas downs Mississippi 5-3 HOOVER, Ala. — The best swings Ole Miss got on University of Arkansas closer Matt Cronin were foul balls. by Bob Holt

Living

Fun and games at Oil Town The City of Smackover held their 48th annual Oil Town Festival last weekend, bringing fun and games to residents of Union County. by Caitlan Butler

WWII Marine to receive degree from EHS Rudolph Nelson was 17 when he left high school and enlisted in the U.S. Coast Guard and the Army Reserves to participate in World War II. by Michael Shine

Religion

From the pulpit, 05-18-19 Ancient Words: Faces of the Cross, Face of 2 Stone Tablets

In the Churches, 05-18-19 Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church will be holding its 12th Anniversary at 3 p.m. tomorrow, honoring the Rev. Stanley Stigars. Guest pastor and church will be Pastor Roy C. Aaron and First St. James Baptist Church.

Business

U.S. targets $300B of Chinese goods for new tariff hikes BEIJING — U.S. officials listed $300 billion more of Chinese goods for possible tariff hikes while Beijing vowed Tuesday to "fight to the finish" in an escalating trade battle that is fueling fears about damage to global economic growth. by The Associated Press

Walmart ups the delivery game with next-day shipping NEW YORK — Walmart is rolling out free next-day delivery on its most popular items, increasing the stakes in the retail shipping wars. by The Associated Press