Caleb Slinkard

Recent stories by Caleb Slinkard

Biden gives Calif. woman pep talk in weekly address revival WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — President Joe Biden gave a pep talk to a California woman who was laid off because of the coronavirus pandemic, during a conversation the White House said is part of an effort ... February 7, 2021

COLUMN: The end and the beginning Beginnings and endings have been on my mind a lot recently. This is, for instance, my final column as managing editor of the El Dorado News-Times. I’ll work until Wednesday, spend a few days in Texas ... February 15, 2020

Former News-Times reporter's third book set for March 17 release For Brad McLelland and Louis Sylvester, the release of the third and final novel in their Legends of the Lost Causes series — The Key of Skeleton Peak — is the culmination of a decade of collaboration... February 15, 2020

Main Street El Dorado to bring back festival Main Street El Dorado is filling out its 2020 events schedule with the return of a popular spring festival. This year will mark the return of Bugs, Bands and Bikes, the annual event that celebrated an... February 15, 2020

Flu death total up to 46 The flu season continues to hit Arkansas hard, with 46 flu-related deaths since September, according to the state health department. The ADH said that more than 20,500 cases of the flu have been repor... February 12, 2020

State senate candidates visit Rotary Two candidates running for State Senate District 27, which includes Union County, visited the El Dorado Rotary Club Monday to discuss their platforms. Republican incumbent Sen. Trent Garner was unable... February 11, 2020

COLUMN: A short but sweet time in El Dorado I’ve never consistently written a column before this one, but I’ve enjoyed this space and the ability to share my experiences, my thoughts and things that interest me with News-Times readers. That mak... February 8, 2020

Identity of man who killed three others in Spearsville Saturday not yet released The Union Parish Sheriff’s Office is still working to notify the family of three individuals murdered in Spearsville early Saturday morning. Sheriff Dusty Gates said Monday that the identify of the 48... February 4, 2020

Looking for a team to root for? I suggest the Chiefs Tonight, the San Francisco 49ers and the Kansas City Chiefs will face off in the Super Bowl. By all accounts, it should be a great game, pitting one of the game's best defenses and a strong rushing at... February 1, 2020

Cotton calls for China travel ban By Caleb Slinkard Managing Editor Sen. Tom Cotton (R-Ark.) referenced a potential China travel ban last week in a letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. This week, he’s called for... January 30, 2020

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