State News

Several arrested on alleged stabbing, robbery charges An El Dorado woman was arrested Friday for aggravated robbery for allegedly stabbing a man when he refused her demands for money. by Tia Lyons - December 17, 2018

Historic district commission to seek funding for preservation plan Citing a need for a historic preservation plan for the community, the El Dorado Historic District Commission has submitted a letter of intent to include the cos... by Tia Lyons - December 17, 2018

Jonesboro area groups convene for live action role-playing JONESBORO (AP) — For three area groups, a recent Saturday brought an opportunity to meet with friends to do battle with swords and shields in a form of live act... by WILLIAM B. CARROLL, The Jonesboro Sun - December 16, 2018

Baxter County court honors 4 justices nearing end of term MOUNTAIN HOME (AP) — The Baxter County Quorum Court recently recognized four of its justices of the peace that were attending their final meeting as county offi... by SCOTT LILES, The Baxter Bulletin - December 16, 2018

Pre-inaugural ball set to celebrate El Dorado mayor-elect To celebrate the historical monuments of mayor-elect Veronica Smith-Creer, including being the first female and African-American to be elected mayor of El Dorad... December 16, 2018

Rec Complex board prepares for 2019 As the El Dorado-Union County Recreation Complex Board retools its strategy to find funding for a master renovation plan, the group is tapping into resources th... by Tia Lyons - December 16, 2018

Nannette Clark takes social work background to CASA It’s only been a few months since Nannette Clark completed her training and became a volunteer for the 13th Judicial District South Court Appointed Special Advo... by Madeleine Leroux - December 16, 2018

CLAUD C. TALLEY Claud Chaney Talle, 80, of Lawson passed away at his residence on Dec. 14, 2018. Arrangements will be announced by Young's Funeral Directors. December 16, 2018

VIP Corner - Jobs and Targeted Education The Union County Violence Intervention Plan (VIP) is the result of community-wide efforts that was developed in 2017. In 2018 ten nonprofits came together to fo... by Provided to the News-Times by Debbie Watts and the SHARE Foundation - December 16, 2018

Conway manufacturing plant to close by 2021 CONWAY (AP) — Economic development officials in Arkansas say the state tried to entice Kimberly-Clark Corp. to keep its Conway plant open but couldn't compete w... by The Associated Press - December 15, 2018

Arkansas lawmakers eye more abortion restriction next year LITTLE ROCK (AP) — Arkansas' predominantly Republican Legislature is preparing to take up new abortion restrictions when lawmakers convene next month, even as t... by The Associated Press - December 15, 2018

Police investigate armed robberies El Dorado police are investigating a pair of armed robberies that were reported over the course of two days this week, with the suspects allegedly making off wi... by Tia Lyons - December 15, 2018

Diesel fuel spill closes Smackover Highway A traffic accident which resulted in a diesel fuel spill Thursday shut down Smackover Highway, also known as Highway 7, for most of the afternoon and evening. by Caitlan Butler - December 15, 2018

Rainbow A double rainbow was seen Friday morning after a night of heavy rain. This photo, taken by Michael Johnson, was taken from the Murphy USA building in downtown E... by Contributed by Michael Johnson - December 15, 2018

Power outage on west side of town Power outages are affecting many area residents after a substation went down Friday afternoon. by Caitlan Butler - December 14, 2018