Local News

Rain forecast this afternoon, temperatures to drop Union County is under a hazardous weather outlook today as rain showers roll into the area from the west. by Caitlan Butler - January 28, 2020

Man sentenced to prison after crashing stolen car into News-Times building An El Dorado man was sentenced to five years in prison last month on charges of second-degree battery and driving while intoxicated stemming from a 2018 inciden... by Caitlan Butler - January 28, 2020

Blann seeks re-election for City Council, Ward 1 Position 2 Billy E. Blann announces his candidacy for El Dorado City Council, Ward 1 Position 2. by Submitted campaign announcement - January 27, 2020

Senior Living: The Arbors The Arbors is still coming to El Dorado. by Tia Lyons - January 26, 2020

Senior Living: Active Wisdom Just because people age does not mean their social lives end. by Siandhara Bonnet - January 26, 2020

Senior Living: Stay Sharp As one ages, balance issues and the related fear of falling loom large: one bad fall can lead to negative lifestyle changes that may last for weeks or months or... by By Caitlan Butler & Dr. Laury Hamburg - January 26, 2020

City to consider water/waste water ordinance A months-long rate study has been completed and the findings presented to the El Dorado City Council, who now must consider an ordinance that would carry out re... by Tia Lyons - January 26, 2020

Public meeting on Highway 82 widening project to be held Thursday El Dorado Mayor Veronica Smith-Creer and El Dorado Chamber of Commerce President and Chief Executive Officer Bill Luther are encouraging residents to attend a p... by Caitlan Butler - January 25, 2020

Voter registration deadline early Feb for March primaries It’s an election year again, and voters in Union County will decide on several general election candidates in the March 3 primary elections. by Caitlan Butler - January 25, 2020

Get to know … Senior Pastor Pierce L. Moore at First Baptist Church – Cordell Pastor Pierce L. Moore grew up in the Baptist tradition and was called to the ministry 13 years ago. He now serves as the Senior Pastor at First Baptist Church ... by Caitlan Butler - January 25, 2020

Junction City students, community network with companies during first day-time career fair For the first time, Junction City students were able to attend a career fair during school hours Jan. 23. by Siandhara Bonnet - January 25, 2020

Community learns about birds of prey at natural resources museum Two feathered hunters joined a group of onlookers during a special Saturday event at the Arkansas Museum of Natural History Jan. 25. by Siandhara Bonnet - January 25, 2020

Gospel music to be featured at February Boomtown Opry show The February 8, 2020 Gospel Show edition of the Boomtown Opry will be held at the El Dorado Municipal Auditorium (100 W. 8th St.) in El Dorado, AR at 7pm. Tick... by Special to the News-Times - January 25, 2020

County patches potholes on Griffith Street Several large potholes on Griffith Street — which runs east/west between North West Avenue and North Jefferson Avenue along the north portion of Mellor Park Mal... by Caitlan Butler, Caleb Slinkard - January 24, 2020

Entergy outlines efforts to repair El Dorado street lights The El Dorado City Council received updates and learned more Thursday about efforts by Entergy to repair street light outages around the city. by Tia Lyons - January 24, 2020