Eldorado News-Times

Datamax holds ribbon cutting ceremony Datamax, an office equipment and technology supplier, held a ribbon cutting Thursday for their El Dorado location, which first opened in May. Pictured from left to right are Jaren Book, Chamber of Commerce Membership and Events Coordinator; Todd Marchese; Molissa Spradley; Lee Wheelington, Datamax Area Manager; Brandy Jones (cutting ribbon), Datamax Account Manager; Tiffani Smith; Carol Robbins; and Bill Luther, Chamber President & CEO. (Contributed) by Marvin Richards 1 day ago

El Dorado cancels football game against Jonesboro Due to COVID-19 concerns, El Dorado’s home football against Jonesboro, scheduled for Friday night at Memorial Stadium, was canceled on Thursday. by Tony Burns 1 day ago

Civil service exams scheduled next month; two positions open at EPD The El Dorado Civil Service Commission is gearing up for another round of civil service exams this year to help fill vacancies in the El Dorado Police Department. by Tia Lyons 1 day ago

Donations sought for animal population control “It doesn’t have to be $10, it can be less. It’s voluntary; you can put as much or as little as you want and it’s to help control this animal population problem we have in Union County,” Union County Animal Protection Services (UCAP) Board Member, Phena Loftin said. by Marvin Richards 1 day ago

16 new COVID cases reported, active cases rise The Arkansas Department of Health reported 16 new COVID-19 cases in Union County Thursday, bringing the cumulative number of cases identified locally to 874. The new cases reported were all confirmed cases, which total 854 now. Twenty probable cases also contributed to the cumulative total. by Caitlan Butler 1 day ago

Latest News

Hogs, Bulldogs set to start season on Saturday FAYETTEVILLE — Months and months of angst over bad football, a regime change, a worrisome pandemic and a month-long delay to the season have led to this for University of Arkansas fans. by Tom Murphy 1 hr. ago

Trojans downed by Rattlers MURFREESBORO - A big second quarter proved to be Parkers Chapel’s undoing, as Murfreesboro rallied to top the Trojans 36-22 Friday night. by News-Times Staff 1 hr. ago

Lake Village upends Smackover SMACKOVER – Lake Village spoiled Smackover’s homecoming by scoring twice in the fourth quarter to break an 8-all tie en route to a 24-8 win over the Bucks Friday night in the 6-3A opener for both schools. by News-Times Staff 2 hrs. ago

Local News

SAMA welcomes Abby Cate to outpatient counseling team Pete Atkinson, chief executive officer of South Arkansas Medical Associates (SAMA) Healthcare Services, recently announced that Tru Story Counseling, LLC, has expanded its personnel roster with the addition of licensed counselor Abby Cate. by Special to the News-Times

Census deadline Wednesday, city officials pushing for full participation Time is running out to respond to the 2020 U.S. Census and with the deadline just days away, city officials are making one final push to boost the city’s response rates. by Tia Lyons

State News

Six new COVID cases, two new deaths reported in county The Arkansas Department of Health reported six new COVID-19 cases in Union County Friday, bringing the cumulative total of cases identified locally to 880. The total number of cases in the county was made up of 857 confirmed cases, up three from Thursday, and 23 probable cases, up three from Thursday. by Caitlan Butler

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Sports

Trojans downed by Rattlers MURFREESBORO - A big second quarter proved to be Parkers Chapel’s undoing, as Murfreesboro rallied to top the Trojans 36-22 Friday night. by News-Times Staff 1 hr. ago

Living

New assistant superintendent Powell emphasizes teacher importance Melissa Powell, who was recently hired as the new assistant superintendent for the El Dorado School District, views the job of an educator as one that requires a focus on people and building and maintaining relationships. by Matt Hutcheson

Wit and wisdom of kids Out of the mouths of babes comes wisdom, surprises and insights to their day. by Joan Hershberger

Religion

Ancient Words: The Days of Noah, Say No to Nod—-Yes to God We are told in the Ancient words to be in the world but not of the world. We are also told that greater is he within you than he that is in the world. How do you live today in the land of Nod? We live in it but are not of it! We follow the Prince of peace, not the prince of Nod. We say no to Nod and emphatically yes to God! by Scott Johnson

The Great Physician It seems like I write a lot about commercials. Maybe it is because I used to sell advertising or maybe because I watch too much television! I have always been intrigued by the commercials about medications.

Business

Haywood offers a unique hotel experience The Haywood El Dorado, part of the Tapestry Collection by Hilton, is officially open for business. by Marvin Richards