Local News

Felsenthal’s Bream Festival to make a return this year Mayor Linda Newbury announced last week that Felsenthal would hold their annual Bream Festival again this year after flooding forced last year’s event’s cancell... by Caitlan Butler - February 19, 2019

David Phelps to headline Opry show in May The May edition of the Boomtown Opry will feature headliner David Phelps, a popular Christian music performer. by News-Times Staff - February 19, 2019

Appeals sought in interdistrict transfer orders Arkansas’ legal and education leaders are appealing a federal judge’s orders that exempt four south Arkansas school districts from participating in interdistric... by Cynthia Howell - February 19, 2019

Assault suspect apprehended A wanted suspect turned himself in to El Dorado police Monday. by News-Times Staff - February 19, 2019

‘Don’t let people change who you are and what you stand for’ The Junction City School District hosted its third annual Black History Month program on Sunday evening with the theme “The First”. The program featured El Dora... by Michael Shine - February 18, 2019

Crime rates up in El Dorado in 2018, citizens help police more cases While overall crime rates rose sharply in El Dorado last year, another trend emerged that helped citizens and police work together to solve cases. by Tia Lyons - February 18, 2019

Women accept plea deals for Walmart thefts On Thursday, Ladajah M. Coleman, 21, of Strong and Lisa Hill, 23, of Junction City accepted plea agreements in the First Division of the Circuit Court of Union ... by Caitlan Butler - February 18, 2019

JCSD to host the third annual Black History Month Program The Junction City School District’s third annual Black History Month Program will be held today at the school. El Dorado Mayor Veronica Smith-Creer will attend ... by Michael Shine - February 17, 2019

Clothing giveaway Sorting: Members of the Saint John Missionary Baptist Church sort through clothing at the first day of the church's clothing giveaway. The giveaway started yest... by Michael Shine - February 17, 2019

PUBLIC RECORDS, 02-17-19 Marriages February 17, 2019

POLICE LOG, 02-17-19 County Arrests February 17, 2019

U.S. senator delivers medals to widow of D-Day veteran The activity room of Hudson Memorial Nursing Home was filled with the family and friends of resident Helen Hicks Saturday morning as they awaited the arrival of... by Terrance Armstard - February 17, 2019

El Doradoans receive awards at 2019 ALFiE The accolades piled up for El Dorado during the 2019 ALFiE (Arkansans Love Festivals and Events) Awards ceremony. by Tia Lyons - February 17, 2019

Roseburg completes the purchase of Del-Tin Fiber Roseburg Forest Products has completed the purchase of PotlatchDeltic subsidiary Del-Tin Fiber LLC, including its medium density fiberboard (MDF) plant here in ... by Caitlan Butler - February 17, 2019

El Dorado Area Alzheimer’s Support Group to meet Thursday The El Dorado Area Alzheimer’s Support Group will meet at noon Thursday in the second floor executive board room at Simmons First Bank, 100 W. Grove. Lunch wil... February 16, 2019