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Up to date COVID-19 stats Here are the most up-to-date local, state, national and global statistics on the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak as of 5:45 p.m. on Friday, April 3 based ... by Compiled by News-Times staff - April 3, 2020

Governor clarifies no shelter in place directive decisions With 59 more positive novel coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in the state, raising the number to 643, Gov. Asa Hutchinson clarified why the state is not under a she... by Siandhara Bonnet - April 2, 2020

Sheriff’s Office taking precautions, but still responding The Union County Sheriff’s Office is taking extra precautions in light of the ongoing novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, but Sheriff Ricky Roberts said anyo... by Caitlan Butler - April 2, 2020

State prisoners manufacturing masks Wendy Kelley, secretary of the Arkansas Department of Corrections, joined Gov. Asa Hutchinson and Secretary of Health Dr. Nate Smith on Thursday for a press bri... by Caitlan Butler - April 2, 2020

Clean Harbors shutdown to be staffed primarily with local workers Questions, concerns and rumors have swirled about a facility shutdown that is scheduled to begin April 6 at Clean Harbors, an environmental services company tha... by Tia Lyons - April 2, 2020

SAU postpones graduation During this worldwide pandemic, the University has been forced to make unprecedented decisions in an effort to protect its most valuable asset — its people. Bec... by Special to the News-Times - April 2, 2020

Up to date COVID-19 stats Here are the most up-to-date local, state, national and global statistics on the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak as of 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 2 base... by Compiled by News-Times staff - April 2, 2020

Murphy USA announces annual $500,000 commitment to Boys & Girls Clubs of America Murphy USA Inc. announced that they have entered into a national cause marketing partnership agreement with the Boys and Girls Clubs of America. Central to this... April 1, 2020

Union County Community Foundation to Begin Accepting Scholarship Applications Union County Community Foundation (UCCF) has begun accepting scholarship applications for post-graduate education from college students who are former graduates... by Special to the News-Times - April 1, 2020

Extraordinary nurse recognized with DAISY Award at MCSA Jennifer Sharp, RN Intensive Care Unit Nurse at Medical Center of South Arkansas was honored with a DAISY Award For Extraordinary Nurses during a surprise cerem... by Special to the News-Times - April 1, 2020

State waiting on federal guidance on unemployment benefits Secretary of Commerce Mike Preston joined Gov. Asa Hutchinson and other members of the administration’s cabinet Wednesday afternoon in a press briefing about wh... by Caitlan Butler - April 1, 2020

Sharion Bailey Whitlock weekend postponed For the second consecutive year, the Sharion Bailey Whitlock Proclamation and Birthday Weekend and Easter Egg Hunt Extravaganza has been postponed and will be r... by Tia Lyons - April 1, 2020

El Dorado police investigating death El Dorado police are investigating a shooting that occurred late Tuesday afternoon and resulted in the death of a 26-year-old man at a local apartment complex. ... by Tia Lyons - April 1, 2020

State parks hours to be restricted starting Friday Parks will move to a day-time only schedule starting Friday, Gov. Asa Hutchinson and Sec. of Parks, Heritage and Tourism Stacy Hurst announced during the daily ... by Siandhara Bonnet - April 1, 2020

City officials clarify enforceable social distancing guidelines El Dorado city officials and department heads are calling on the community to follow directives and recommendations that have been issued to help contain the co... by Tia Lyons - March 31, 2020