State News

Cost estimate rises for Arkansas stump dump fire cleanup BELLA VISTA (AP) — It could cost millions of dollars more than first estimated to extinguish an underground fire at an Arkansas landfill containing wood waste, ... by The Associated Press - January 19, 2019

Walmart, CVS Health hammer out new PBM pharmacy network deal BENTONVILLE (AP) — Walmart will continue to participate in CVS Health's prescription drug network for customers with private health insurance and Medicaid cover... by The Associated Press - January 19, 2019

JCSD wins interdistrict transfer case A 1970 court order regarding Junction City School District’s desegregation will be modified under judge’s direction after a ruling released Thursday. by Michael Shine - January 19, 2019

EFD encourages fire safety during cold snap With an arctic cold front expected to work its way across the state this weekend, the El Dorado Fire Department is reminding residents to exercise caution as th... by Tia Lyons - January 19, 2019

Hannah Center to launch baby bottle campaign tomorrow As the 41st annual March for Life occurs in Little Rock tomorrow, employees of the Hannah Pregnancy Resource Center will be speaking at various churches in El D... by Caitlan Butler - January 19, 2019

Administrative Offices Closed Monday All administrative offices of the city of El Dorado, including those of the police and fire departments, will be closed Monday for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Da... January 19, 2019

Arkansas issues first 6 licenses to sell medical marijuana LITTLE ROCK (AP) — Arkansas has issued its first six licenses for companies to sell medical marijuana in the state. by The Associated Press - January 18, 2019

Arkansas opens bids for 31 road construction, other projects LITTLE ROCK (AP) — The Arkansas Department of Transportation has begun seeking bids on 31 construction projects that officials hope will improve connectivity ac... by The Associated Press - January 18, 2019

Court asked to block lawmaker testimony in LGBT rights case LITTLE ROCK (AP) — Members of Arkansas' highest court sharply questioned attorneys for the state and a gay rights group Thursday about whether the state's const... by The Associated Press - January 18, 2019

City offices to close for MLK Day The offices at El Dorado City Hall, El Dorado Water Company, Junction City Hall and Norphlet City Hall will be closed Monday in observance of the Martin Luther ... January 18, 2019

El Dorado Lodge #13 to host breakfast Saturday The El Dorado Lodge #13 will be holding its first breakfast of the year from 7-9 a.m. Saturday. The group is asking for a $5 donation for each breakfast, with ... January 18, 2019

South Arkansas Developmental Center for Children and Families, Community Living Arrangements board meetings set for Tuesday South Arkansas Developmental Center for Children and Families will hold a board meeting at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday at Champagnolle Landing. The Community Living Arr... January 18, 2019

Fordyce woman charged in connection with fatal hit-and-run A Fordyce woman has been charged in connection with a hit-and-run that killed an El Dorado woman in Hampton on New Year’s Day. by Tammy Frazier/Camden News - January 18, 2019

Area youth encouraged to audition for ‘Annie KIDS’ The South Arkansas Arts Center is reminding the public about auditions for boys and girls exclusively in grades second through eighth who are interested in tryi... by Special to the News-Times - January 18, 2019

Temperatures to drop as arctic cold front moves in Southern Arkansas residents will see a sudden drop in temperatures this weekend as an arctic cold front makes its way into the state and moves southeast. by News-Times Staff - January 18, 2019