State News

State Highway Commission approves bid for work in Union County Construction will soon begin on resurfacing just more than 6 miles of U.S. Highway 167. by News-Times Staff - May 21, 2019

Nothing found in suspicious car at local motel, police say Nothing was found inside a suspicious car that had reportedly been abandoned at the city’s newest motel for several weeks and drew an alert from a police dog du... by Tia Lyons - May 21, 2019

Goodwill Career Center to host hiring event When the local Goodwill changed locations last month, one of the new aspects included in the store was a Career Services Center. by Madeleine Leroux - May 21, 2019

MCSA discusses improvement, expansion plans with city officials El Dorado city officials recently heard about upcoming plans for Medical Center of South Arkansas, including the reopening of a portion of a city street to impr... by Tia Lyons - May 21, 2019

May declared Mental Health Awareness Month El Dorado Mayor Veronica Smith-Creer declared May Mental Health Awareness Month last week, making the proclamation at an awareness event held at the South Arkan... by Caitlan Butler - May 21, 2019

Girl's body found after being swept away by Arkansas stream RUSSELLVILLE (AP) — Authorities say the body of an 8-year-old girl has been recovered hours after she was swept away while swimming in an Arkansas stream. by The Associated Press - May 20, 2019

Application submitted for casino license in Pope County LITTLE ROCK (AP) — A Mississippi company has applied for a casino license in Arkansas, but the proposal lacks the backing of current local leaders. by The Associated Press - May 20, 2019

Norphlet City Hall to be closed Monday The office at Norphlet City Hall will be closed Monday in observance of the Memorial Day holiday. Norphlet water, Entergy and Centerpoint bills can be put in t... May 20, 2019

Union County tax auction set for June 5 Commissioner of State Lands Tommy Land has announced that his office will auction tax-delinquent land in Union County at 10 a.m. June 5. by News-Times Staff - May 20, 2019

CADC to distribute USDA Commodities in Union County The Central Arkansas Development Council will distribute USDA Commodities in Union County beginning at 9 a.m. Thursday and Friday in El Dorado. by News-Times Staff - May 20, 2019

Repairing the sidewalk Sidewalk: Bricks stack up outside of LaPiazza Italian Restaurant as workers with Diversified Construction and Design repair the sidewalk on Monday. Roots from a... by Terrance Armstard - May 20, 2019

Philosphical reading time Deep reading: Breton Crawford passes time by reading “The Meditations of Marcus Aurelius’” before heading to work at PJ’s Coffee in downtown El Dorado on Monday... by Terrance Armstard - May 20, 2019

CARSTAR Laneys Collision Center El Dorado renews Gold Class designation CARSTAR Laneys Collision Center El Dorado has announced the annual renewal of its Gold Class designation for 2019. by News-Times Staff - May 20, 2019

SAAC to offer summer ballet camps for different ages The South Arkansas Arts Center has announced two summer ballet camps designed for different ages and levels of experience. by News-Times Staff - May 20, 2019

Severe storms to move into region today More severe weather is possible this afternoon in Union County as strong thunderstorms and damaging winds are expected to move into the region. by Madeleine Leroux - May 20, 2019