State News

National BGEC programs to mentor and teach healthy living The fall semester has officially started at the Boys and Girls Club of El Dorado and with it comes new programming that will bring mentoring and healthy lifesty... by Caitlan Butler - August 22, 2019

New ultrasound tech blessed for Hannah Center Emotion filled the room as Eddie D’Almeida, priest at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, and Bishop Anthony Taylor, bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Little R... by Caitlan Butler - August 22, 2019

Turning Point fundraiser slated for Aug. 27 An evening fundraising event for Turning Point of South Arkansas is scheduled to begin at 6 p.m. Tuesday. Funds raised will benefit the nonprofit, which educate... by Caleb Slinkard | Managing Editor - August 22, 2019

Main Street to end summer with a bash Bring your water guns, swimsuits and pitching arms to downtown El Dorado Saturday as Main Street El Dorado and its sponsors prepare to end the summer with a bas... by Tia Lyons - August 22, 2019

Harmony Grove man threatens to kill Ouachita County Sheriff A Harmony Grove man is in jail after threatening to kill Ouachita County Sheriff David Norwood and deputies of the Ouachita County Sheriff’s Department. by Tammy Frazier / Camden News - August 22, 2019

Family Reunion set for Saturday The McMurrian, King and Gaines Family Reunion will be August 24th, 2019 from 10:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. at Zion Watch Recreational Center, 103 Shoute Division. For ... August 22, 2019

Dance set for Saturday night Hills Recreation Parlor will have Soulpranos and Lot Lizards performing at 9 p.m. today. Admission $5. August 22, 2019

Curry Chapel A.M.E. Church will sponsor Walk The Runway Curry Chapel A.M.E. Church will sponsor: Walk the Runway at Gardner Strong Elementary School-Strong, AR August 24th at 5 p.m. August 22, 2019

Frank Foster to return to MAD Frank is back! Murphy Arts District (MAD) is excited to announce the return to MAD by country music favorite Frank Foster at the First Financial Music Hall in E... by Special to the News-Times - August 21, 2019

Sen. Cotton discusses response to potential Hong Kong crackdown Protests in Hong Kong have continued for the past four months as residents call for the withdrawal of an extradition bill, release of political prisoners and an... by Caleb Slinkard | Managing Editor - August 21, 2019

Council member pushes for public restrooms “I think we’re about three years behind the curve on getting a downtown restroom,” said El Dorado City Councilmember Paul Choate, meeting with members of El Dor... by Caitlan Butler - August 21, 2019

USDA using flexibility to assist farmers, ranchers in flooded areas The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Risk Management Agency (RMA) today announced it will defer accrual of interest for all agricultural producers’ sprin... by Special to the News-Times - August 21, 2019

Entergy investigating cause of transformer fire Entergy continues to investigate the cause of a transformer explosion that set black plumes of smoke billowing from downtown El Dorado last Thursday. by Caleb Slinkard | Managing Editor - August 21, 2019

Litterbugs called out at Quorum Court Union County’s prolific litterbugs were denounced at a recent meeting of the county’s Quorum Court when a resident called out those dumping trash on Mount Holly... by Caitlan Butler - August 20, 2019

Hearing today for man accused of threating family An El Dorado man suspected of assaulting his elderly father is scheduled for his first appearance today in district court. by Caitlan Butler - August 20, 2019