State News

El Dorado one of two cities in Arkansas to establish an entertainment district El Dorado has become the second city in the state to approve a designated area for the public consumption and carrying of alcoholic beverages. by Tia Lyons - July 18, 2019

Car catches fire Car fire: A car stalled and briefly caught fire north of the West and Griffith intersection Thursday afternoon around 3 p.m. No one was injured, and the fire de... by Staff photo by Caleb Slinkard - July 18, 2019

A warm remembrance Memorial: Smackover City officials held a memorial ceremony Wednesday for late City Council member Tommie Sue Fincher Fleming, where Smackover Mayor Bobby Neal ... by Photo provided courtesy of Rick East and Shelli Neal Bounds - July 18, 2019

Main Street to distribute $15K grant and prepares to apply for another As Main Street El Dorado board members line out the details of how they are going to spend a $15,000 grant awarded last month, the group is preparing to pursue ... by Tia Lyons - July 18, 2019

County Judge to apply for grant for Mt. Holly VFD Union County Judge Mike Loftin was authorized to apply for a grant on behalf of the Mount Holly Volunteer Fire Department yesterday at a regular meeting of the ... by Caitlan Butler - July 18, 2019

Hart to be paroled after six years in prison Convicted of killing an El Dorado woman in front of her children six years ago, Richard Eli Hart will soon be paroled from prison. by Caleb Slinkard - July 18, 2019

Mayor’s ‘El Dorado Dazed Weekend’ kicks off today Mayor Veronica Smith-Creer’s “El Dorado Dazed Weekend” kicks off today with a variety of paid and free activities that will last through Sunday. by Tia Lyons - July 18, 2019

EPD searching for suspect in shooting incident Investigators with the El Dorado Police Department are urging the public to inform them of sightings of Diamonte D. Williams-Webb, 22, a suspect in a March shoo... by Caitlan Butler - July 17, 2019

Man receives $50,000 bond on several charges Bond was set at $50,000 Wednesday for an El Dorado man who appeared in 35th Judicial District Court on several felony and misdemeanor charges stemming from an i... by Tia Lyons - July 17, 2019

Kids learn archery skills during Barton Library summer program There are several memorable literary archers — Robin Hood, William Tell, Legolas — and, in that spirit, 20 local children gave the sport their best shot Wednesd... by Caleb Slinkard - July 17, 2019

City council to convene for packed agenda today The El Dorado City Council will tend to a packed agenda during a regular meeting at 5:30 today in the Council Chamber of City Hall. by Tia Lyons - July 17, 2019

JP denies accepting tax exemption Former Union County Tax Collector Paula Beard denies property taxes from Union County residents’ tax bills, including one Justice of the Peace, were exempted du... by Caitlan Butler - July 17, 2019

RSVP Dance set for Friday The Retired & Senior Volunteer Program will be hosting a RSVP Dance from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Friday at Champagnolle Landing Senior Center. Admission to the event ... July 17, 2019

El Dorado Water Utilities still having phone issues El Dorado Water Utilities has been experiencing network issues with its phone system since Monday, July 8 and customers have been unable to call the main number... July 17, 2019

Civil service commission certifies summer test results The results have been certified for an additional round of Civil Service exams that were scheduled this year for the El Dorado police and fire departments. by Tia Lyons - July 16, 2019