State News

Strong-Huttig, county schools growing curriculum with tower gardens Strong-Huttig School District is focusing on planting seeds and growing this year. Not only planting seeds of knowledge like the district’s theme suggests, b... by Siandhara Bonnet | Staff Writer - October 23, 2019

Rape suspect to face trial in December A Union County man suspected of rape will face trial in December. by Caitlan Butler - October 23, 2019

El Dorado man latest to be arrested under warrantless searches An El Dorado man remained in the Union County jail Tuesday evening, a day after receiving a $100,000 bond during a first appearance hearing in 35th Judicial Dis... by Tia Lyons - October 22, 2019

P&Z tables re-zoning request A request to re-zone a one-family home on Euclid Street was tabled by the El Dorado Planning and Zoning Commission earlier this month when the petitioners were ... by Caitlan Butler - October 22, 2019

Suspect arrested in connection to Hurry Back robbery A 17-year-old male was arrested Monday night in connection to a Hurry Back robbery from Sunday. by Siandhara Bonnet, staff writer - October 22, 2019

El Dorado artist debuts art in Dallas, to host art workshop Jeanette Odom was a little lost until her divorce in 2016. by Siandhara Bonnet, staff writer - October 21, 2019

Storms bring rain to Union County, tornadoes to region An overnight storm system brought plenty of rain to Union County, but South Central Arkansas communities were spared the severe weather that spawned tornadoes i... by Caleb Slinkard | Managing Editor - October 21, 2019

Ways to celebrate Halloween Looking for a way to jazz up Halloween festivities? Here’s a list of events in or around El Dorado for frights and fun. by Caitlan Butler and Siandhara Bonnet - October 20, 2019

Airport commission hears proposal to drum up support for terminal rehab As part of an ongoing effort to raise money for a major renovation of the terminal building at South Arkansas Regional Airport at Goodwin, the El Dorado Airport... by Tia Lyons - October 20, 2019

Confusion for historic commission The El Dorado Historic District Commission has tabled a post-Certificate of Appropriateness request to clear up questions and confusion surrounding the scope of... by Tia Lyons - October 19, 2019

A last second decision leads to $37k win Dylan Hays was about to call it a day. The professional angler from El Dorado was on the third day of the Costa FLW Series at Lake of the Ozarks. He’d had a sol... by Caleb Slinkard / News-Times - October 19, 2019

Christian band, Sidewalk Prophets come to El Dorado Contemporary Christian band Sidewalk Prophets will make a stop on their “These Simple Truths” tour this Saturday in El Dorado. Frontman Dave Frey said they’re e... by Caitlan Butler - October 19, 2019

Dinner on the Grounds celebrates 20 years The 20th anniversary celebration of Dinner on the Grounds and Trail Ride will continue Oct. 25 and 26. by Tia Lyons - October 19, 2019

Here’s what MAD learned following MusicFest Murphy Arts District is already evaluating how the 32nd annual MusicFest played out and gearing up for next year. by Siandhara Bonnet | Staff Writer - October 18, 2019

“Nutcracker Christmas” theme for 2019 El Dorado Christmas Parade The local community and surrounding areas are invited to celebrate a “Nutcracker Christmas” with the 2019 El Dorado Christmas Parade. by Tia Lyons - October 18, 2019