Local News

El Dorado man reported missing An investigation is ongoing after an El Dorado man was reported missing by his mother last week. by Caitlan Butler - June 3, 2020

BGCE summer camp to start Monday in El Dorado, Smackover The Boys & Girls Club will officially return to operations for its summer program, which begins June 8. by Jason Avery - June 3, 2020

Civil service exams may bring new hires, promotions The El Dorado Civil Service Commission wrapped up the 2020 spring testing cycle for the police and fire departments Tuesday and began making tentative plans for... June 3, 2020

SAAC Art Dash this week The South Arkansas Arts Center’s annual 5x5 Art Dash, usually held on May 5, had to be postponed; however, the event has been rescheduled for Friday, June 5, at... by Special to the News-Times - June 2, 2020

Summer Concert Series to start in July with Grill Wars Summer events will go on in this year El Dorado, just not as originally planned. by Tia Lyons - June 2, 2020

Area runners try to take marathon cancelation in stride The COVID-19 pandemic has turned a dream-come-true into an agonizing few months of uncertainty and frustration for area runners Leslie Darden and Carrie Jackson... by Tony Burns - June 2, 2020

Your view: Residents talk about demonstrating El Dorado residents gathered over the weekend and on Monday to demonstrate against police brutality and to recognize the killing of George Floyd, 46, at the han... by Caitlan Butler - June 2, 2020

El Dorado residents say black lives matter Rallies were held in El Dorado over the weekend and continued yesterday in recognition of the Memorial Day police killing of George Floyd, a 46 year-old black m... by Caitlan Butler - June 2, 2020

Junction City’s Ritchie prepares for a new path Although the hours were incredibly long and grueling, Teresa Ritchie said the emotional drain was what made the situation so difficult. The families weren’t all... by Tony Burns - June 1, 2020

Courthouse to remain closed, but county business can still be conducted Union County Judge Mike Loftin is closely tracking statistics for active coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in the county as he considers reopening the Union County C... by Tia Lyons - June 1, 2020

AGFC holding drive-through nature event today If you’re looking to get out of the house for an event that’s both entertaining and educational, the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission is hosting a drive-throug... by Jason Avery - June 1, 2020

SAAC Visual Learning Summer Camp starting this week Summer is finally upon us, and it is time for SAAC’s Virtual Summer Camps to begin! May 31, 2020

Ritchie lands in New York Teresa Ritchie left Stillwater for New York City. As an ICU nurse in the float pool, she would go to the ICU that needed extra help. Some days it was the burn u... by Tony Burns - May 31, 2020

Honk, honk: FUMC finds a new way to worship Ministerial staff at the First United Methodist Church in El Dorado stand on the church steps wearing shirts celebrating their congregation’s newfound way of wo... by Photo contributed - May 31, 2020

Airport manager hopes for post-COVID recovery Though flight activity has slowed over the past few months and operations and spending have been scaled back, South Arkansas Regional Airport at Goodwin Field i... by Tia Lyons - May 31, 2020