State News

UAM announces efforts to assist dislocated workers at leadership roundtable The University of Arkansas at Monticello announced plans to assist dislocated workers at a leadership roundtable held at its technical campus in Crossett Monday... by Special to the News-Times - June 25, 2019

Teen arrested for alleged burglaries following fire at local apartment complex An El Dorado boy was arrested early Tuesday morning on burglary and theft charges after three burglaries were reported in the same apartment complex following a... by Tia Lyons - June 25, 2019

Aging sewer line replaced for Barton Public Library The Barton Public Library is having work done this week to fix a plumbing issue it’s been experiencing over the last few months due to continuing breaks in the ... by Michael Shine - June 25, 2019

Shooting in Strong leaves property damage A shooting took place in Strong over the weekend, damaging multiple vehicles but leaving no people injured. by Caitlan Butler - June 25, 2019

Camden Police look for man in suspected double homicide Jory Worthen, 23, of Camden is wanted by investigators for questioning in relation to the death of Alyssa Cannon and her 4-year-old son. June 25, 2019

Self Culture Club donates to John R. Williamson Hospice House Culture Club: The Self Culture Club, a service organization established locally in 1937, recently presented John R. Williamson Hospice House with assorted paper... June 24, 2019

Local Digest 6-25-19 Stop the Violence Block Party event in remembrance of Michael Edward and Corey Goodwin will be from 2 - 10 p.m. in the field behind 314 West 4th Street, Smackov... June 24, 2019

Woman cited after dogs allegedly bite another woman An El Dorado woman was cited Monday after her dogs reportedly attacked people in the area of South Jackson Avenue and Spring and bit a woman. by Tia Lyons - June 24, 2019

UCAPS shelter accepting animals on case-by-case basis The Union County Animal Protection Society is once again accepting animals, albeit on a case-by-case basis. by Caitlan Butler - June 24, 2019

El Dorado teen found safe hours after being reported missing A 16-year-old girl who was reported missing Friday was found safe hours later, El Dorado police said. by Tia Lyons - June 24, 2019

Union County sees damage from Sunday storms Eddie and Carolyn Yarbrough were in their living room around 8:30 Sunday night when a storm hit Union County. With winds of between 12 and 28 mph, according to ... by Tia Lyons, Michael Shine - June 24, 2019

Some Arkansas cities push to create entertainment districts LITTLE ROCK (AP) — A number of Arkansas cities — including El Dorado, Little Rock, Pine Bluff and Texarkana — are either considering or are taking steps toward ... June 23, 2019

South Arkansas Arboretum seen as community asset The South Arkansas Arboretum became a State Park in 1995. However, being a State Park is only part of the picture of how the Arboretum housed in El Dorado opera... by Michael Shine - June 23, 2019

SAAC Announces Cast for “The Hunchback of Notre Dame” The South Arkansas Arts Center has announced the cast of their summer musical production of “The Hunchback of Notre Dame,” sponsored by Murphy USA and slated to... by Special to the News-Times - June 23, 2019

City cleanup, summer jobs program under way The city’s summer jobs and cleanup initiative is in full swing, with area youth putting the $85,000 expenditure to work by clearing litter and overgrown vegetat... by Tia Lyons - June 23, 2019