Local News

“You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown” cast announced The South Arkansas Arts Center theater committee has announced the cast of it’s upcoming production of “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown.” The play is based on ... by Special to the News-Times - February 13, 2019

South Arkansas Arts Center The South Arkansas Arts Center offering Corks & Canvas adult art class from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at SAAC. on the 21. A retired art teacher with 26 years experience,... February 13, 2019

Union County Courthouse The Union County Courthouse will be closed Monday in observance of Presidents Day. African American Family and Friends Day African American Family and Friends... February 13, 2019

SouthArk celebrates Black History Month African American Heritage Week is rolling full steam ahead at South Arkansas Community College and the public is invited to participate in a variety of activiti... by Tia Lyons - February 13, 2019

Police respond to two shots fired incidents El Dorado police have responded this week to two reports of shots fired, with each incident occurring within a day of each other. by Tia Lyons - February 13, 2019

Area cities talk 2018 successes, 2019 plans The El Dorado-Union County Chamber of Commerce held their first Economic Outlook Luncheon of 2019 on Tuesday, with officials from each of the county’s municipal... by Caitlan Butler - February 13, 2019

911 back up and running in Strong, Urbana, Huttig Several areas in Union County are able to reach 911 by landline again after work on a fiber optic cable line had cut off connection for those areas on Tuesday a... by Caitlan Butler - February 12, 2019

Haley Rowan receives CPA certification Evers, Cox and Gober, P.L.L.C. announced recently that staff member Haley N. Rowan, of El Dorado, received her Certified Public Accounting certification. by Special to the News-Times - February 12, 2019

El Dorado Works to discuss board terms, vacancies The El Dorado Works Board will meet at 5:15 p.m. today in the second-floor conference room of City Hall. by News-Times Staff - February 12, 2019

South Arkansas Regional Airport at Goodwin Field hangs historic places plaque Months after the selection was made, a new plaque has been placed at South Arkansas Regional Airport at Goodwin Field celebrating the location’s listing on the ... by Michael Shine - February 12, 2019

Junction City mayor resigns, interim mayor appointed Junction City Mayor Allen Simmons resigned from his post last month, citing personal reasons. by Caitlan Butler - February 12, 2019

Council members working to schedule town hall meetings El Dorado City officials are responding to a call by Mayor Veronica Smith-Creer to schedule a series of town hall meetings to help educate the public about city... by Tia Lyons - February 12, 2019

Students showcase work at artist reception Parkers Chapel ninth grader Carey Haynes poses for a photo next to her artwork during the South Arkansas Arts Center artist reception for 2019 SAAC Student Art ... by Terrance Armstard - February 12, 2019

City to lease new golf carts for Lions Club New golf carts will soon be available to rent at Lions Club Municipal Golf Course. by Tia Lyons - February 11, 2019

Roger Lawson to perform in long-awaited recital Pianist Roger Lawson will return to the South Arkansas Arts Center this week with a recital based on Romantic-era composers. by Caitlan Butler - February 11, 2019