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MLK Banquet, parade set for this weekend The Self Culture Club will kick off its annual Martin Luther King Jr. celebration this weekend with a variety of events leading up to the Monday, Jan. 21 federa... by Tia Lyons - January 17, 2019

Five men get prison time for drug crimes Five men were sentenced to prison time Tuesday in the Fourth Division of the Circuit Court of Union County, with almost all of their sentences relating to drug ... by Caitlan Butler - January 17, 2019

Retta Brown opens sensory room for all students Students at Retta Brown Elementary school are enjoying a new feature at the school designed to help them take a break when needed. by Michael Shine - January 17, 2019

News-Times to make presention on newspaper industry The El Dorado News-Times and the El Dorado-Union County Chamber of Commerce will host a presentation at 5 p.m. today on the changing newspaper industry. The gu... January 17, 2019

RSVP Dance set for Friday The Retired & Senior Volunteer Program will be hosting a RSVP Dance from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Friday at Champagnolle Landing Senior Center. Featuring “William & F... January 17, 2019

Chamber, Courthouse to close for MLK Day The El Dorado-Union County Chamber of Commerce and the Union County Courthouse will be closed Monday in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. January 17, 2019

Alumni chapter of UAPB/AM&N to meet Saturday The Union County Alumni Chapter of UAPB/AM&N will hold its first quarterly meeting at 10 a.m. Saturday at Douglas Chapel Baptist Church, 969 Smackover Highway i... January 17, 2019

El Dorado woman elected to Razorback Foundation board Mindy West of El Dorado has been elected to serve on the board of directors for the Razorback Foundation, Inc. January 17, 2019

Meet Me at the Court plans mission project Meet Me at the Court will conduct its monthly youth mission project at 2 p.m. Saturday by serving a hot soul food dinner at the “Burning Barrel of Love” in the ... January 17, 2019

Young artists prepare for first big performance On Friday, a group of local youth, from elementary through high school, will take to the stage at the South Arkansas Arts Center to show their skills. by Madeleine Leroux - January 16, 2019

Domestic violence shelters face challenges of government shutdown Domestic violence shelters across the country are coping with challenges associated with the partial federal government shutdown, including Turning Point of Sou... by Caitlan Butler - January 16, 2019

United Way celebrates 7th year with over $1M campaign The United Way of Union County celebrated a seventh consecutive year of reaching its $1 million fundraising mark Tuesday. by Michael Shine - January 16, 2019

Firefighters battle blazes Area firefighters battled two blazes Tuesday night. by Terrance Armstard - January 16, 2019

Fire in Parkers Chapel engulfs home A fire in Parkers Chapel on Monday engulfed a house on Hinson Road, leaving a still-smoking scene among the remains of the structure Tuesday afternoon. by News-Times Staff - January 16, 2019

Parkers Chapel Sweetheart Court Court: The Parkers Chapel Sweetheart Court from left to right: Ninth Grade Representatives, Madison Sullivan and Russell Pridgen; 12th Grade Representatives, Ci... by Contributed - January 16, 2019