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City officials clarify enforceable social distancing guidelines El Dorado city officials and department heads are calling on the community to follow directives and recommendations that have been issued to help contain the co... by Tia Lyons - March 31, 2020

Dept. of Human Services still serving communities, deputy director says Keesa Smith, Arkansas Department of Human Services deputy director for youth, children and families, joined Gov. Asa Hutchinson Tuesday at his daily press brief... by Caitlan Butler - March 31, 2020

Junction City man killed in crash A Junction City man was the victim of a fatal car crash Monday night in Union County. March 31, 2020

MAD to host virtual art workshop at 10 a.m. today Vincent van Gogh is one of the world’s most famous artists. Throughout his life, he wrote to his younger brother, Theo, about his colorful, dynamic paintings. T... by Special to the News-Times - March 31, 2020

SAMA extends services to include TeleMedicine SAMA Healthcare Services announced last week the launch of its TeleMedicine services, which will allow SAMA providers and patients to connect virtually, without... by Special to the News-Times - March 31, 2020

Community questions about COVID-19 answered The News-Times asked community members what unanswered questions they had about COVID-19 in a survey. March 31, 2020

Governor considers closing state parks to reduce out-of-state health risks to Arkansans Gov. Asa Hutchinson said the state is under the Arkansas Dept. of Health’s projection of coronavirus (COVID-19) cases during the daily press briefing Tuesday. by Siandhara Bonnet - March 31, 2020

United Way announces grants for agencies responding to COVID-19 pandemic On April 6, 2020, grant applications open for the Union County Emergency Relief Fund for those affected by COVID-19. by Special to the News-Times - March 31, 2020

Social distancing urged as COVID-19 cases continue to increase While people are outside playing sports and hiking or walking at state parks, Sec. of Health Dr. Nate Smith and Sec. of Parks, Heritage and Tourism Stacy Hurst ... by Siandhara Bonnet - March 30, 2020

Governor allocates additional $45 million for PPE; state to receive approx. $1.25 billion in federal money for coronavirus control In his daily press update Monday, Gov. Asa Hutchinson said the state had processed 30,000 unemployment claims since the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic be... by Caitlan Butler - March 30, 2020

Virtual tip jar allows Union County residents to give to those in service industry As part of an ongoing effort to help small businesses and their employees navigate the effects of the coronavirus pandemic, Main Street El Dorado has added the ... by Tia Lyons - March 30, 2020

Up to date COVID-19 stats Here are the most up-to-date local, state, national and global statistics on the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak as of 5:30 p.m. on Monday, March 30 based... by Compiled by News-Times staff - March 30, 2020

Governor says acceleration rate of infections seems to be slowing, encourages continued social distancing Gov. Asa Hutchinson said Sunday during his daily press briefing that the rate of newly confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus, which causes COVID-19, seems to... by Caitlan Butler - March 29, 2020

Report shows drop in crime in El Dorado from 2018 to 2019 While there was an uptick in violent crimes that were reported in the city last year, a noticeable drop in property crimes helped to bring down the overall crim... March 29, 2020

Get to Know…The Rev. Barry Dobson at St. John Missionary Baptist Church The road from cancer and the test it posed St. John Missionary Baptist Church’s congregation changed the Rev. Barry Dobson and his family. by Siandhara Bonnet - March 29, 2020