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 answe... by The Associated Press - May 22, 2019

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 - May 22, 2019

Local Digest 5-23-19 Chamber of Commerce to be closed Monday May 22, 2019

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 - May 22, 2019

Fighting the urge to smoke Pep Rally: Holding up a pack of cigars, Assistant Director of Spirit Programs and Head Cheerleading Coach at the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville Shawn Bu... by Terrance Armstard - May 22, 2019

SAAC announces creative team for El Dorado Film Festival The Board of Directors of the South Arkansas Arts Center has announced the team to lead the next El Dorado Film Festival. by News-Times Staff - May 22, 2019

SHARE Foundation presents VIP at national organization’s conference The SHARE Foundation’s vice president of community impact Debbie Watts made her way to Palm Springs, California last week to present the Union County Violence I... by Caitlan Butler - May 22, 2019

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... by Tia Lyons - May 22, 2019

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 t... by Tia Lyons - May 22, 2019

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 insi... by Caitlan Butler - May 22, 2019

Lieutenant governor serving as honorary race director LITTLE ROCK (AP) — Arkansas' lieutenant governor is serving as the honorary race director at NASCAR's Coca-Cola 600 this weekend. by The Associated Press - May 21, 2019

Bella Vista warned of unsafe air near underground dump fire BELLA VISTA (AP) — A property owner's association is warning residents about the unhealthy air near an underground fire that's been burning for 10 months at a f... by The Associated Press - May 21, 2019

John Morgan wins Parkers Chapel School Board race School board elections were held on Tuesday with the only uncontested race being between Chad Barnes and John Morgan for a seat on the Parkers Chapel School Boa... by Michael Shine - May 21, 2019

SouthArk president announces plans for retirement Dr. Barbara Jones announced her intentions to retire as South Arkansas Community College President on Tuesday during a Board of Trustees meeting. by Michael Shine - May 21, 2019

Men convicted in murder, rape cases Two men received lengthy prison sentences yesterday in the Fourth Division of the Circuit Court of Union County. Both men received plea agreements, which were a... by Caitlan Butler - May 21, 2019