Local News

Home invasion leads to a local teen's arrest A 17-year-old girl was arrested early Tuesday morning for her alleged involvement in a home invasion that reportedly involved weapons, according to an El Dorado... by Tia Lyons - December 10, 2019

El Dorado to warm after yesterday’s storm Snowfall in El Dorado yesterday afternoon drew El Dorado residents to yards and street corners to take photos and revel in the short-lived winter wonderland. by Caitlan Butler - December 10, 2019

UCSO offers tips for protecting deliveries during the holidays It's the season for so-called 'porch pirates,' those who steal delivered packages from their recipients' homes, but imagine picking up your package personally, ... by Caitlan Butler - December 10, 2019

Salvation Army receives hams to benefit seniors The Salvation Army received 45 hams to help feed community members at the South West location Tuesday morning. by Siandhara Bonnet - December 10, 2019

Let it grow, let it grow, let it grow The third-annual Christmas on Broadway celebration was held in Smackover Saturday, bringing residents to the city’s main thoroughfare for a holiday party. by Caitlan Butler - December 10, 2019

Community gathers for annual meat giveaway Cars filled the parking lot, the driveway and the service road leading up to American Legion Post 10 in El Dorado. by Caleb Slinkard | Managing Editor - December 9, 2019

Woman threatens council member An unidentified woman is alleged to have called the El Dorado-Union County Chamber of Commerce last week and issued a terroristic threat against a member of the... by Tia Lyons - December 9, 2019

El Dorado men appear in court for assault, other charges Two El Dorado men appeared Monday in 35th Judicial District Court for aggravated assault, battery and other charges in connection to two separate incidents that... by Tia Lyons - December 9, 2019

Magdalene House projected to be completed after new year El Dorado’s Magdalene House will accept applications after the new year for two residents. by Siandhara Bonnet - December 9, 2019

School boards to discuss 2021-2022 budgets, recognize students at meetings El Dorado, Strong-Huttig and Parks Chapel school districts school boards will meet this evening. Smackover-Norphlet will meet tomorrow. by Siandhara Bonnet | Staff Writer - December 8, 2019

City council approves annual contract, funds transfer The El Dorado City Council approved an annual contract for services and a transfer of funds between two projects that were covered by the city’s economic develo... by Tia Lyons - December 8, 2019

SouthArk Board to meet today to discuss presidential finalists The South Arkansas Community College Board of Trustees will meet today to discuss finalists for the college’s President position. by Caitlan Butler - December 8, 2019

MAD Holiday Market: Buy local, give local The Murphy Arts District held its annual Holiday Market Saturday, bringing El Dorado residents to the MAD complex to do some holiday shopping. by Caitlan Butler - December 8, 2019

Veterans remember their service on Pearl Harbor Day National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day was yesterday, commemorating the 2,403 Americans killed in the surprise attack on the Pearl Harbor naval base in Hawaii 78... by Caitlan Butler - December 7, 2019

Mayor invites residents to city hall for discussion Mayor Veronica Smith-Creer wants to celebrate her 50th birthday doing what she does pretty much every other day: serving the residents of El Dorado. by Tia Lyons - December 7, 2019