Local News

CASA volunteer goes from foster parent to advocate For Susan Tolin, becoming a volunteer for the 13th Judicial District South Court Appointed Special Advocates, or CASA, was simply a way to give back to an organ... by Madeleine Leroux - December 12, 2018

El Dorado School District to start producing podcast Starting in January, the El Dorado School district will have a new communication method. by Michael Shine - December 12, 2018

Dirty Dozen Brass Band to ring in the New Year at MAD The Dirty Dozen Brass Band will be ringing in the New Year at the Murphy Arts District, as part of the district’s New Year’s Eve event. by Kaitlyn Rigdon - December 12, 2018

Former MAD employee drops civil suit Brian M. Givens, former vice president of entertainment/talent relations at the Murphy Arts District, has dropped a civil suit he filed last month against El Do... by Caitlan Butler - December 12, 2018

Story Time The Barton Library hosted its weekly Story Time on Tuesday afternoon for children younger than five. by Michael Shine - December 12, 2018

Smackover-Norphlet look to improve grades by focusing on individuals Editor’s note: This is the fifth installment in a six-part series looking at Union County schools and the grades each received from the state. The first part lo... by Michael Shine - December 11, 2018

Publisher details push to digital The only statewide newspaper in Arkansas is looking more to digital as it moves forward. by Kaitlyn Rigdon - December 11, 2018

CASA toy drive to provide presents for 19 children The 13th Judicial District South Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) held their 16th annual Make a Smile Happen toy drive last week with positive results. ... by Caitlan Butler - December 11, 2018

Brookshire Grocery donates 147 hams to Salvation Army To help feed people in need this holiday season, Brookshire Grocery Co. donated 147 hams that will be distributed in El Dorado through the Salvation Army. by Kaitlyn Rigdon - December 10, 2018

Recreation complex board grant denied After receiving disappointing news about the status of a grant application, the El Dorado-Union County Recreation Complex Board is regrouping and formulating an... by Tia Lyons - December 10, 2018

Woman sentenced to probation for stabbing incident Lisa Jolley-Williams was sentenced to five years probation Tuesday in the first division of the Circuit Court of Union County. by Caitlan Butler - December 10, 2018

SAAC announces directing team for ‘You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown’ The South Arkansas Arts Center has announced the directing team for the upcoming spring production of “You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown.” by Special to the News-Times - December 10, 2018

HOPE Landing celebrates Christmas time In celebration of the holiday season and as a fundraiser for HOPE Landing, people congregated for Christmas at the Ranch on Saturday afternoon. by Michael Shine - December 9, 2018

Stars Cinema gains state approval to sell beer and wine After a long process, Stars Cinema 6 now sells beer and wine at the movie theater. by Kaitlyn Rigdon - December 9, 2018

City cuts contribution to Chamber by $15K City officials have voted to support the El Dorado-Union County Chamber of Commerce with a $30,000 contract for services next year, cutting the city’s 2018 cont... by Tia Lyons - December 9, 2018