Local News

EPD officers promoted Four officers with the El Dorado Police Department were promoted in a ceremony at the station yesterday afternoon. by Caitlan Butler - February 20, 2020

City officials recognized by Arkansas Municipal League Several city officials were recently recognized by the Arkansas Municipal League for maintaining or achieving their status and certifications as municipal offic... by Tia Lyons - February 20, 2020

City Council to meet today, sort out recreation complex administration El Dorado City Council members will consider multiple items when they convene for a regular meeting at 5:30 p.m. today — including sorting out the city's new ro... by Tia Lyons - February 19, 2020

EHS senior named a top youth volunteer in the state For the first time, one of El Dorado High School's seniors was named as a Prudential Spirit of Community Award recipient. by Siandhara Bonnet - February 19, 2020

El Dorado students raise $1,300 more this year for Circle of Friends, Arkansas Children's charity For the last several years, El Dorado High School Student Council and Key Club have partnered together to hold MISSter EHS as a fundraiser for the Circle of Fri... by Special to the News-Times - February 19, 2020

Quorum Court to amend budget, appoint doctor The Union County Quorum Court will hold its monthly this morning, at which they will discuss amending the fiscal year 2020 budget and appointing a county doctor... by Caitlan Butler - February 19, 2020

Moody held without bond on capital murder charges Jay Reginald Moody, 29, of El Dorado had his first appearance in court yesterday, appearing in front of District Judge Jack Barker. by Caitlan Butler - February 19, 2020

El Dorado Mayor shares HERStory at Black History Month program From her journey to being mayor to the primary, Mayor Veronica Smith-Creer spoke with people of all ages at the Black History Month program Tuesday night at Bar... by Siandhara Bonnet - February 19, 2020

MCSA hosts Healthy Heart, Healthy You luncheon today The Medical Center of South Arkansas will host its annual luncheon, "Healthy Heart. Healthy You." today from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the El Dorado Conference Cente... by Special to the News-Times - February 19, 2020

SAAC to host joint artists' reception The South Arkansas Arts Center recently announced it will host a joint artists' reception on Friday, Feb. 21. by Special to the News-Times - February 19, 2020

City mulls alternative multi-use trail route The city of El Dorado is looking for an alternative route for a proposed multi-use trail that was to have been built on the west side of town. by Tia Lyons - February 19, 2020

Globetrotters return The Harlem Globetrotters will roll into town today and tickets are still available for those who don’t want to miss out the iconic exhibition basketball team. by Tia Lyons - February 19, 2020

Furball bringing Mardi Gras fun this weekend Fat Tuesday is early this year, so the Union County Animal Protection Society’s annual Furball is rolling in to town this weekend with a night of Mardi Gras-the... by Caitlan Butler - February 18, 2020

Man found dead in parking lot, police investigating El Dorado Police are investigating a man’s death after finding him dead in a vehicle early Tuesday morning. by Siandhara Bonnet - February 18, 2020

El Dorado native, ‘True Grit’ author Portis dies at 86 Charles McColl Portis, an Arkansas native best known for his depiction of a one-eyed U.S. marshal named Rooster Cogburn in the 1968 novel True Grit, died on Mon... by Jeannie Roberts - February 17, 2020