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City Police Log City Arrests September 14, 2019

Jazz masters coming to El Dorado on Friday Michael Donnella remembers, as he grew up in Chicago, his grandmother playing bebop on the record player. by Caleb Slinkard | Managing Editor - September 14, 2019

Class of 1959 Reunion set for Sept. 13-15 The El Dorado High School class of 1959 reunion will be held from Sept. 13-15. Teaser will be at Laredo Grill in El Dorado on Sept. 13, dinner will be at the co... September 13, 2019

Girlfriends Giggle Women supporting women by Caitlan Butler - September 13, 2019

Family, friends gather to celebrate legacy of Vemetric Smith-Foster Dozens of family members, friends, former co-workers and community members gathered together in the lobby of Simmons Bank in El Dorado Friday afternoon to celeb... by Caleb Slinkard | Managing Editor - September 13, 2019

Walk to End Alzheimer's to be held downtown tomorrow The Alzheimer’s Association’s annual Walk to End Alzheimer’s is being held today, so El Dorado residents should expect to see purple-clad runners and walkers in... by Caitlan Butler - September 13, 2019

Complex board members review, submit proposed 2020 budget Though there was no quorum, members of the El Dorado-Union County Recreation Complex Board held a lengthy discussion Friday about the proposed 2020 budget. by Tia Lyons - September 13, 2019

Parking dispute leads to court date A $2,500 bond was issued Friday for an El Dorado man who appeared in Union County District Court following an arrest in which he is accused of threatening a man... by Tia Lyons - September 13, 2019

History Commission gets Newton House experience The Arkansas History Commission held their quarterly meeting in El Dorado yesterday, visiting the South Arkansas Historical Preservation Society’s Gallery of Hi... by Caitlan Butler - September 12, 2019

The CALL’s Playpen with a Purpose to remain at News-Times The El Dorado News-Times has hosted The CALL of Union County’s Playpen with a Purpose this week, gathering donated supplies for foster children throughout the c... by Caitlan Butler - September 12, 2019

Jake Hertzog Trio to bring improv to El Dorado Jacob Hertzog’s love of music began with classical compositions, but he was soon drawn to rock ‘n’ roll and jazz because of the freedom of expression that accom... by Caleb Slinkard | Managing Editor - September 12, 2019

Local Digest 9-13-19 Mr. Mike’s Productions will present the Soul & Blues Virgo Season Bash, featuring Avail Hollywood, Blues Boy Bo, Summer Wolfe and Hyside this Saturday, Sept. 14... September 12, 2019

Community gathers to remember 9/11 victims Community members and local firefighters gathered at the Arkansas 9/11 Memorial, located south of the El Dorado Conference Center, Wednesday morning to honor th... by By Caleb Slinkard | Managing Editor - September 11, 2019

Burn ban in effect, outdoor burning prohibited A burn ban was put into effect Monday by Union County Judge Mike Loftin due to exceedingly dry conditions throughout the county and south-central and -west Arka... by Caitlan Butler - September 11, 2019

Gov. Hutchinson’s ‘Four T’s’ focus of Economic Outlook Luncheon The El Dorado-Union County Chamber of Commerce’s second Economic Outlook Luncheon of the year was held yesterday, with Randy Zook, president and chief executive... by Caitlan Butler - September 11, 2019