State News

Main Street welcomes ideas for public art project Main Street El Dorado is soliciting ideas for downtown public art projects in order to apply for a first-time grant that is being offered only to Main Street pr... by Tia Lyons - November 16, 2019

Airstreamers praise the city, plan to return to El Dorado September 2020 When the Arkansas Razorback Airstream Club reached out to Main Street El Dorado in 2017 about the possibility of El Dorado becoming the first city in Arkansas t... by Tia Lyons - November 15, 2019

‘Elf The Musical Jr.’ brings Christmas spirit to Parkers Chapel Parkers Chapel students are spreading Christmas cheer by singing loud for all to hear this weekend with two performances of "Elf The Musical JR.," based on the ... by Caitlan Butler - November 15, 2019

Robert Finley excited to return to stage, El Dorado Robert Finley is excited to get back to work after his time on America's Got Talent. by Siandhara Bonnet - November 15, 2019

EHDC seeks clarity on information regarding preservation plan Members of the El Dorado Historic District Commission held a follow-up discussion Thursday about a Community Open House that was held earlier this week as a par... by Tia Lyons - November 15, 2019

Undefeated Pee Wee team competing in state championship While Parkers Chapel's varsity football team made history in hosting their first home playoff game last night, the PC fifth- and sixth-grade Pee Wee Football te... by Caleb Slinkard | Managing Editor - November 15, 2019

Contested races in El Dorado, Strong, Union County Tuesday marked the end of Arkansas’s candidate filing period, meaning the window has closed for candidates to file to run for local, state and federal offices. by Caitlan Butler - November 14, 2019

Speaker visits home church “Someone that was previously elected Speaker described it as ‘running for high school student body president and Governor of the state of Arkansas at the same t... by Caitlan Butler - November 14, 2019

Mahony’s decision leaves Cotton without Democratic foe Joshua Mahony of Fayetteville dropped out of the U.S. Senate race Tuesday afternoon, announcing his decision in a tweet 136 minutes after the noon deadline for ... by Arkansas Democrat-Gazette - November 13, 2019

Strong-Huttig School Board approves all items on agenda The Strong-Huttig School Board approved all items on the agenda at its Nov. 11 meeting. by Siandhara Bonnet - November 13, 2019

Hunters should keep eyes out for ticks Common Arkansas ticks should not be impacted by the weather more so than usual this season. by Siandhara Bonnet - November 13, 2019

Downtown lighting ceremony to kick off holiday season in El Dorado Main Street El Dorado and the Downtown Business Association are inviting everyone to “Experience El Dorado for the Holidays,” starting with the 2019 Downtown Ho... by Tia Lyons - November 13, 2019

Public hears about city historic preservation plan at open house A few El Dorado residents ventured out into biting temperatures Tuesday to attend a Community Open House that was held as part of the ongoing process to develop... by Tia Lyons - November 13, 2019

Collaborators sentenced in Camden fake will case The final two defendants in a years-long federal case dealing with the creation and execution of a false will for an over $1 million estate were sentenced yeste... by Caitlan Butler - November 13, 2019

El Dorado School Board approves bonuses, facility bid, veterans program Licensed and classified staff in the El Dorado School District will receive a one-time non-recurring payment this season. by Siandhara Bonnet - November 13, 2019