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City looking to implement wellness program for employees To help keep its workforce healthy in order to better serve the public, the city of El Dorado is dipping into its reserve coffers to implement a wellness progra... by Tia Lyons - June 23, 2019

Election commission appears before Quorum Court The Union County Election Commission was asked to appear before the Union County Quorum Court at their regular meeting this month, and problems in recent electi... by Caitlan Butler - June 22, 2019

KEB focuses on ward cleanups, other projects With two ongoing projects recently completed, Keep El Dorado Beautiful is turning its attention to annual, quarterly cleanups and other projects. by Tia Lyons - June 22, 2019

El Dorado City Council passes resolution regarding complex, addresses other items As the El Dorado-Union County Recreation Complex Board irons out the details of the design and bid phases of a renovation and expansion plan, the El Dorado City... by Tia Lyons - June 22, 2019

Police Log, 6-23-19 City Arrests June 22, 2019

Public Records, 6-23-19 Marriages June 22, 2019

SAFA reminds of National HIV Testing Day South Arkansas Fights AIDS is on a mission to see that everyone who needs to determine their HIV/AIDS status is offered a free, oral test to detect the virus. S... by Special to the News-Times - June 22, 2019

Robinson speaks on competing in Miss Arkansas Outstanding Teen Incoming El Dorado High School senior Reaves Robinson traveled to Little Rock last week to compete in the Miss Arkansas Outstanding Teen pageant. by Michael Shine - June 21, 2019

Wildcat turned Bull: Hometown hero drafted for Chicago Bulls El Dorado-native Daniel Gafford was a second-round NBA draft pick Thursday night, being selected 38th in the draft by the Chicago Bulls. by Caitlan Butler - June 21, 2019

City council agrees to piano purchase and renovation of storage room at auditorium After hearing impassioned pleas from representatives of the South Arkansas Symphony Orchestra, the El Dorado City Council agreed Thursday to purchase another gr... by Tia Lyons - June 21, 2019

El Dorado teen reported missing after attending Camden festival An El Dorado teen was reported missing Friday after having reportedly left home nearly a week earlier. by Tia Lyons - June 21, 2019

FREE Diabetes Self-Management Education Class El Dorado, AR (June 21, 2019) – HealthWorks is hosting a FREE Diabetes Self-Management Education class in partnership with the South Arkansas Center on Aging. L... June 21, 2019

South Arkansas Historical Preservation Society The South Arkansas Historical Preservation Society announces a new summer schedule for their Silver Screen Series of vintage. Hollywood movies, shorts, and tele... by Special to the News-Times - June 21, 2019

El Dorado Cancer Patients Lead Campaign to Provide Heated Chemo Chairs for CARTI El Dorado CARTI El Dorado is thrilled to announce its Heat the Seats campaign. Led by a committee of five CARTI patients, the campaign’s goal is to raise $210,000 in orde... by Special to the News-Times - June 21, 2019

“Bon Baguette” authentic French baking class to be held at SAAC Do you love to bake? Want to become more proficient and wow your family and friends? by Special to the News-Times - June 21, 2019