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Bargains for You on Highway 82 slated for Oct. 25-26 Hunting for antiques, unique collectibles or practical items for a steal? Well, there will be plenty of Bargains for You on Highway 82. October 16, 2019

Master Gardeners bulb sale Saturday at MAD Farmers Market Fall has officially arrived, and with it comes the Union County Master Gardeners’ annual bulb sale, scheduled for this Saturday at the Farmers Market at the Mur... by Caitlan Butler - October 16, 2019

Cooper receives $10,000 bond An El Dorado man arrested on charges of domestic battery and felony drug possession faced his first appearance yesterday, where bond was set at $10,000 cash or ... by Caitlan Butler - October 16, 2019

Wayne Gibson, Scott Street, Medical Center of South Arkansas Auxiliary receive awards Wayne Gibson circled the room, speaking with friends, colleagues and family members during the reception honoring him, the CEO of the Medical Center of South Ar... by Siandhara Bonnet - October 16, 2019

Artist to speak in El Dorado ahead of exhibition, work with EHS AP art students Claire Helen Ashley wants people to embrace the humorous side of contemporary art. by Siandhara Bonnet - October 16, 2019

School board recognizes Hugh Goodwin, approves special education budget The El Dorado School Board began their meeting with a performance by the El Dorado High School band and by honoring the memory of Louis Knox White, one of the p... by Siandhara Bonnet - October 16, 2019

Former Murphy USA employee arrested on drug charges A former Murphy USA employee was arrested on felony drug charges yesterday in downtown El Dorado. Michael R. Cooper, 48, of El Dorado is in the Union County ... by Caitlan Butler - October 15, 2019

Delek to ask again for Hinson Road closure Representatives from the Delek: El Dorado Refinery are expected to appear at the regular meeting of the Union County Quorum Court this week to ask the body, aga... by Caitlan Butler - October 15, 2019

Barton Public Library faces new leak with turning weather; director wants new roof or building Barton Public Library has a new leak and it’s one of about six or seven in the building. by Siandhara Bonnet - October 15, 2019

Rain to bring colder temperatures til weekend Today’s rains are expected to bring colder temperatures lasting through the workweek before warmer weather returns for the weekend. by Caitlan Butler - October 15, 2019

SAAC hosts Texas Artist Curtis Graff in Merkle and Price Galleries The South Arkansas Arts Center welcomes Texas artist Curtis Graff and his larger-than-life exhibit entitled, “Identity Is in the Eye of the Beholder: 1990-2019”... by Special to the News-Times - October 15, 2019

Teen Republicans recruiting at EHS El Dorado High School’s Teenage Republicans are starting the political season with a recruiting event today after school. by Caitlan Butler - October 14, 2019

Local man receives long sentence after guilty plea An El Dorado man was sentenced to 40 years in prison earlier this month after pleading guilty to charges of rape and sexual assault. by Caitlan Butler - October 14, 2019

Ron White going MAD Comedian Ron White will perform in El Dorado in May 2020 and tickets go on sale this week. by Siandhara Bonnet / News-Times - October 14, 2019

'One of the nicest around' Renovations at Murphy-Pitard Jewelers started almost overnight — one Monday, sales associates were cleaning up around the main showroom and the next day, they w... by Caitlan Butler - October 14, 2019