State News

Bid to strip Confederate link from Arkansas flag fails again LITTLE ROCK (AP) — An Arkansas House panel on Wednesday rejected for a second time a proposal to change the meaning of a star on the state's flag that represent... by The Associated Press - March 21, 2019

Arkansas governor signs a 'truth in labeling' bill LITTLE ROCK (AP) — Food manufacturers will soon have to comply with "truth in labeling" legislation that aims to protect Arkansas' meat and rice producers from ... by The Associated Press - March 21, 2019

Dates officially announced for 2019 MusicFest The Murphy Arts District and Main Street El Dorado have officially announced the dates for MusicFest 2019 as Sept. 27-28. by News-Times Staff - March 21, 2019

American Legion Entertainments set for Friday Lost Prairie will be performing at 8:30 p.m. at Club 10 today. Non smoking environment. Everyone 21 and over is invited. March 21, 2019

Chamber of Commerce to host annual Banquet on April 9 The El Dorado-Union County Chamber of Commerce’s annual Banquet is slated for April 9 at the El Dorado Conference Center. by News-Times Staff - March 21, 2019

Performers lined up for April Boomtown Opry show The monthly performances brought by the Boomtown Opry will return to the El Dorado Municipal Auditorium on April 13. by Madeleine Leroux - March 21, 2019

Students of eXtreme Youth bring awareness on Kick Butts Day Students from El Dorado High and Barton Junior High Schools’ eXtreme Youth Programs made a stand against smoking Wednesday at the Union County Courthouse in rec... by Caitlan Butler - March 21, 2019

Entergy volunteers to offer tax help Entergy volunteers will be at the El Dorado Conference Center on Saturday offering tax assistance for those low income families who still need to file. by Michael Shine - March 21, 2019

Federal court orders appeal in kickback scheme to proceed FAYETTEVILLE (AP) — The former president of a private Christian college in northwestern Arkansas who pleaded guilty in a kickback scheme can proceed with an app... by The Associated Press - March 20, 2019

Senate passes medical pot bills aimed at protecting kids LITTLE ROCK (AP) — The Arkansas Senate has passed two bills aimed at restricting medical marijuana's desirability to children by limiting manufacture and proces... by The Associated Press - March 20, 2019

Calion honors service of former mayor Former Calion Mayor Karen Evans got an unexpected gift from the community Tuesday evening when city and county leaders unveiled the newly renamed Karen Evans Co... by Madeleine Leroux - March 20, 2019

SouthArk to apply for National Junior College Athletics Association The South Arkansas Community College Board of Trustees voted Tuesday to approve an application to the National Junior College Athletics Association. This applic... by Michael Shine - March 20, 2019

UCAPS looking for foster families The Union County Animal Protection Society is reaching out to the residents of El Dorado and Union County for foster parents and families for some of UCAPS’ ani... by Caitlan Butler - March 20, 2019

GLAMS gears up for annual conference Enthusiasm filled the room as members of the Girls Learning About Math and Science (GLAMS) Committee met recently to plan the ninth annual conference for eighth... by By Janice McIntyre Special to the News-Times - March 20, 2019

Arkansas lawmakers mull 10-year legislative term limit LITTLE ROCK (AP) — Arkansas lawmakers are considering an amendment that would impose the strictest legislative term limits in the country, restricting lawmakers... by The Associated Press - March 19, 2019