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Local Digest 5-23-19 Chamber of Commerce to be closed Monday May 22, 2019

Wasson to lead Entergy Arkansas southwest region David Wasson has been promoted to senior manager of Entergy Arkansas Distribution Operations Southwest Region, based in Hot Springs. by News-Times Staff - May 22, 2019

Fighting the urge to smoke Pep Rally: Holding up a pack of cigars, Assistant Director of Spirit Programs and Head Cheerleading Coach at the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville Shawn Bu... by Terrance Armstard - May 22, 2019

SAAC announces creative team for El Dorado Film Festival The Board of Directors of the South Arkansas Arts Center has announced the team to lead the next El Dorado Film Festival. by News-Times Staff - May 22, 2019

SHARE Foundation presents VIP at national organization’s conference The SHARE Foundation’s vice president of community impact Debbie Watts made her way to Palm Springs, California last week to present the Union County Violence I... by Caitlan Butler - May 22, 2019

Boys and Girls Club to offer Summer Camp Sessions Beginning on Memorial Day, the Boys and Girls Club of El Dorado will be closed for two weeks in preparation of summer activities, which will include a series of... by Tia Lyons - May 22, 2019

El Dorado City Council to revisit old business The El Dorado City Council is expected to revisit a couple of items and delve into new business during a regular meeting that will begin at 5:30 p.m. today in t... by Tia Lyons - May 22, 2019

Stepping into spring in downtown El Dorado Dave Miller was hard at work yesterday afternoon, preparing the planters at his business, Charlie’s Corner, as his wife, proprietor Brenda Miller, cut hair insi... by Caitlan Butler - May 22, 2019

John Morgan wins Parkers Chapel School Board race School board elections were held on Tuesday with the only uncontested race being between Chad Barnes and John Morgan for a seat on the Parkers Chapel School Boa... by Michael Shine - May 21, 2019

SouthArk president announces plans for retirement Dr. Barbara Jones announced her intentions to retire as South Arkansas Community College President on Tuesday during a Board of Trustees meeting. by Michael Shine - May 21, 2019

Men convicted in murder, rape cases Two men received lengthy prison sentences yesterday in the Fourth Division of the Circuit Court of Union County. Both men received plea agreements, which were a... by Caitlan Butler - May 21, 2019

State Highway Commission approves bid for work in Union County Construction will soon begin on resurfacing just more than 6 miles of U.S. Highway 167. by News-Times Staff - May 21, 2019

Nothing found in suspicious car at local motel, police say Nothing was found inside a suspicious car that had reportedly been abandoned at the city’s newest motel for several weeks and drew an alert from a police dog du... by Tia Lyons - May 21, 2019

Goodwill Career Center to host hiring event When the local Goodwill changed locations last month, one of the new aspects included in the store was a Career Services Center. by Madeleine Leroux - May 21, 2019

MCSA discusses improvement, expansion plans with city officials El Dorado city officials recently heard about upcoming plans for Medical Center of South Arkansas, including the reopening of a portion of a city street to impr... by Tia Lyons - May 21, 2019