State News

Former Arkansas youth jailer sentenced to 7 years in prison LITTLE ROCK (AP) — A former youth detention officer in northeastern Arkansas has been sentenced to seven years in federal prison for what a judge called "sadist... by The Associated Press - April 19, 2019

Arkansas medical marijuana sales set to begin in mid-May LITTLE ROCK (AP) — Medical marijuana sales in Arkansas are set to begin around May 12 as cultivators plan to begin harvesting the plant in the coming days and r... by The Associated Press - April 19, 2019

UCAPS hosts second TNR event The Union County Animal Protection Society had its second feral cat collection for its trap-neuter-return program on Thursday night with the goal of catching 26... by Michael Shine - April 19, 2019

Grant awarded for citywide preservation plan The city has been awarded a $43,300 grant that will largely be used to develop a community-wide historic preservation. by Tia Lyons - April 19, 2019

Tax Collector finds $58K in taxes exempted during previous administration Several accounting issues have been discovered in the Union County tax collector’s office, including that roughly $58,000 in unpaid tax dollars were exempted fr... by Caitlan Butler - April 19, 2019

Life Touch Hospice receives Hospice Honors Life Touch Hospice has been recognized through the Hospice Honors, a landmark compilation of hospices providing the best patient and caregiver experience. by News-Times Staff - April 19, 2019

City Hall offices to once again close during the noon hour Beginning Monday, El Dorado City Hall offices will once again be closed during the lunch hour. by Tia Lyons - April 19, 2019

Census finds migration, not births boost Arkansas growth LITTLE ROCK (AP) — Arkansas' sustained population growth in 2018 was bolstered more by people migrating to the state than residents giving birth, according to d... by The Associated Press - April 18, 2019

New trial ordered for Arkansas man convicted in son's death LITTLE ROCK (AP) — The Arkansas Supreme Court ordered a new trial Thursday for a death row inmate who was convicted in the killing of his 6-year-old son, whom i... by The Associated Press - April 18, 2019

Power of the Purse raises $9K for Imagination Library The Power of the Purse saw increased attendance and participation this year, raising enough funds to support 360 Union County children in the Dolly Parton Imagi... by Michael Shine - April 18, 2019

County and city make a deal on jail rate An agreement on a jail rate for the El Dorado Police Department was made yesterday during a Union County Quorum Court regular meeting. by Caitlan Butler - April 18, 2019

City offices to close for Good Friday All administrative offices of the city of El Dorado will be closed today for Good Friday. Fire and police services will operate as usual. April 18, 2019

Chamber of Commerce to be closed today The El Dorado-Union County Chamber of Commerce will be closed today for the Good Friday holiday. April 18, 2019

Outage causes Parkers Chapel to cancel Thursday classes An electricity outage Thursday morning cause the Parkers Chapel School district to cancel classes for the day. by News-Times Staff - April 18, 2019

Grown Folks Nite Out slated for Friday night Good Friday also means good music in El Dorado with a holiday edition of Grown Folks Nite Out, which is set for 9 p.m. Friday at the Union County Fairgrounds, 1... by Tia Lyons - April 18, 2019