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EPD urges motorists to drive sober In the four days since the El Dorado Police Department launched a high-visibility enforcement effort targeting impaired drivers during the holiday season, offic... by Tia Lyons - December 18, 2018

LETHA ECHOLS LETHA ECHOLS Letha Echols, 71 of Washington, AR formerly of El Dorado, AR passed away Monday, December 17, 2018 at her home. Visitation will be Thursday, Dec. ... December 18, 2018

SAMMIE MILES SAMMIE MILES Sammie Miles 80, passed away December 15, 2018 at National Park Medical Center in Hot Springs, Arkansas. Arrangements for funeral service will be ... December 18, 2018

Union County Retired Teacher Association to meet Union County Retired Teacher Association to meet The Union County Retired Teacher Association will meet at 2 p.m. tomorrow at St. Mary’s Episcopal Church Hall.... December 18, 2018

Missouri poacher ordered to repeatedly watch 'Bambi' OZARKS, Mo. — A Missouri poacher has been ordered to repeatedly watch the movie "Bambi" as part of his sentence in a scheme to illegally kill hundreds of deer. ... by The Associated Press - December 17, 2018

U.S. and European stocks slide again; S&P 500 hits annual low NEW YORK — U.S. stocks are falling in choppy trading, and the S&P 500 is down to its lowest in more than a year. by The Associated Press - December 17, 2018

After the Fed's likely rate hike this week, all bets are off WASHINGTON — Having raised interest rates with steady regularity in recent months, the Federal Reserve may embrace a new message this week: Flexibility. by The Associated Press - December 17, 2018

Russia social media influence efforts ongoing, report says WASHINGTON — Russia's sweeping political disinformation campaign on U.S. social media was more far-reaching than originally thought, with troll farms working to... by The Associated Press - December 17, 2018

Prosecutors charge 2 involved in Flynn's Turkish lobbying ALEXANDRIA, Va. — Two men involved in a Turkish lobbying campaign led by former National Security adviser Michael Flynn have been charged with illegally lobbyin... by The Associated Press - December 17, 2018

May says postponed Brexit vote to be held week of Jan 14 LONDON (AP) — Prime Minister Theresa May said Monday that the postponed vote in Parliament on Britain's Brexit agreement with the European Union will be held th... by The Associated Press - December 17, 2018

White House closer to partial shutdown with wall demand WASHINGTON (AP) — Pushing the government to the brink of a partial shutdown, the White House is insisting that Congress provide $5 billion to build a wall along... by The Associated Press - December 17, 2018

US conducts 6 airstrikes against Somalia extremists, 62 dead NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Six U.S. airstrikes that killed more than 60 people in a coastal Somali town were pre-emptive strikes to prevent a major extremist attack,... by The Associated Press - December 17, 2018

Little Rock to add more 'smart kiosks' for local information LITTLE ROCK (AP) — City directors recently approved locations for 12 more "smart kiosks" loaded with local content, ads and interactive apps throughout Little R... by RACHEL HERZOG, Arkansas Democrat-Gazette - December 17, 2018

Fort Smith church donates gifts to children of inmates FORT SMITH (AP) — Community Bible Church's partnership with Angel Tree in recent years has reached new heights in giving the children of federal prisoners a mer... by MAX BRYAN, Southwest Times Record - December 17, 2018

The CALL seeks to expand services in new year The CALL, a faith-based nonprofit that educates, equips and encourages Christian communities to provide hope and a future for Arkansas foster care children, hop... by Caitlan Butler - December 17, 2018