Local food banks tackle growing hunger
Food insecurity is growing nationwide as the rate of unemployment steadily rises amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Food insecurity is growing nationwide as the rate of unemployment steadily rises amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Christmas decorations light up Hudson Memorial Nursing Home. Several local nursing homes have made special plans for their residents, many of whom will not be …
The drawings will take place on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday of this week. Each person that comes to donate blood will be entered into the drawing of the day…
Madison Livingston, a former student at HOPE Landing, raised $1,255 in 13 hours on Facebook to throw three ice skating parties at the Murphy’s Art District’s (…
The El Dorado School Board held their last regular monthly meeting of 2020 on Dec. 14. A great chunk of the meeting focused on highlighting both the student an…
The Medical Center of South Arkansas (MCSA) received its first batch of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine on Thursday morning, Dec. 17.
John Coleman and Jacob Estes of Entegrity gave a presentation to the El Dorado School Board Monday, where they outlined the potential savings on energy costs t…
There is a lesson to be learned for everyone and Abby Cate hopes those that do decide to see the show will come with an open heart and an open mind. “The name …
The annual Celebration of Lights was held at the Newton House Museum Wednesday, Dec. 9.
One Heart Dojo is located at 1409 N. West Avenue in El Dorado. Above from left, Jaren Books, RaeAnna Leonard, Jose Olvera, Braxton Brooks, Noah Baker, Miracle …
“They haven’t received a bonus or pay increase in quite some time, so we feel the timing is right and appropriate to recognize the work they’ve done this year …
“We were not looking to purchase a building this year, it just so happened that the facility on 1707 North College Avenue came up for sale,” Minister Yarbrough…
Standard Lithium announced on Dec. 3 the successful results of its proof-of-concept extraction of lithium from Smackover brine and conversion into better than …
Santa Paws is an annual fundraiser to help the animals of Union County. UCAPS strives to provide education and outreach in the community, medical services, and…
One of the highlights from Wednesday’s ribbon cutting ceremony at Brookshire’s on South West Avenue was the 13-foot tall motorized “Big Grocery Cart.” The moto…
Donna Jenson Adams has resumed her annual tradition of decorating her home for the Christmas season, both to honor her late mother, whose favorite holiday was …
The 7th Annual El Dorado Film Festival took place back on Nov. 13. Numerous short films and features were shown throughout the two-day event. One of the surpri…
Bruce Green has been working at the Salvation army for 26 years, smoking turkeys for those in need during the Thanksgiving holiday. (Marvin Richards News-Times)
“This holiday season will bring unique challenges for families across Arkansas, especially for people living with Alzheimer’s disease and those with loved ones…
The Murphy Arts District’s MAD On Ice opened Friday, Nov. 20. A small crowd hit the ice Friday afternoon as the sky began to darken
Pure by Vurchuu held its ribbon cutting in conjunction with the El Dorado-Union County Chamber of Commerce on Nov. 20 to celebrate the boutique’s grand opening…
April Wren has been building up her Christmas decorations on Junction City Road for the past 13 years. She urges all in the community to drive by to see them o…
The South Arkansas Historical Preservation Society held a Pow Wow commemorating Native American History Month on Saturday, Nov. 14.
The South Arkansas Arts Center will kick off the seventh annual El Dorado Film Festival on Friday, and it will continue through Saturday, Nov. 14 at the Murphy…
“It is going to be a beautiful day. We’re going to be out on our lawn for some of the event,” Steve Biernacki, SAHPS Executive Director said. “We’re also going…
“May 6, 2004 was the worst day of my life,” Richard Dunlap said, reflecting on his 23 years in service between the National Guard and the Army. “We were in Bag…
The flyer for the event reads, “Come and enjoy the day with local artisans, crafters, small boutique owners, food trucks and so much more.”
Gary New declared winner in Justice of the Peace - District 4 race against Republican incumbent candidate Dean Storey. New won with 55.1% (476) of the vote com…
Billy Blann was declared the victor in the El Dorado City Council Ward 1, Position 2 race against challenger Avo Vartenian. Blann won with 52.5% (716) of the v…
Tyler Turner did the Walk to End Alzheimer’s with his three year old daughter. Both wore purple, the color of Alzheimer’s awareness and carrying their Walk to …
Pictured: Randa Wright, Rick East, Jennifer Suchomelly, Cydni Roberson, J. Richard Morgan, Crystal Kennedy, Brandy Brown, Stephanie Thomas, Michael Fife, Jason…
Billy Earl Blann is running for Ward 1 Position 2 El Dorado City Council member. Blann is a native of El Dorado and a retired publisher and real estate investo…
Avo Vartenian is seeking to represent Ward 1, Position 2 on the El Dorado City Council. Vartenian lives in El Dorado with his wife and family where he owns and…
Gary New is running for the District 4 Justice of the Peace position on the Union County Quorum Court. New lives in El Dorado with his wife Robin and they have…
Dean Storey is running for Union County Quorum Court Justice of the Peace - District 4. Storey lives in El Dorado with his wife Pauline. They have four childre…
United Way Executive Director Alexis Alexander, center, accepts a check for $28,745 to United Way Union County from the Medical Center of South Arkansas. (Cont…
Volunteers from the El Dorado Kiwanis Club and South Arkansas Arts Center worked together Saturday to clean up SAAC grounds as part of the Kiwanis Club’s annua…
If one were to drive down North West Avenue in El Dorado, they would see a relatively new feature atop the Family Care of South Arkansas medical clinic: AEV So…
Sassy Red Fashion, in conjunction with the El Dorado-Union County Chamber of Commerce, held a ribbon cutting ceremony on Friday, Oct. 23. The fashion boutique …
Mayor Veronica Smith-Creer declared Oct. 23 - 31 as Red Ribbon Week with a proclamation in front of City Hall on Oct. 22. Joining Mayor Smith-Creer on the step…
Ribbon cutting: Zen Leaf held a ribbon cutting Friday with the El Dorado-Union County Chamber of Commerce to celebrate the grand opening of their new store in …
Sellers from all across the area come out and have items for sale along Hwy 82 during the annual ‘Bargains for You on Hwy. 82” sale; but, those who visited the…
The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) held a political forum entitled “Know the Issues” on Oct. 15 at the South Arkansas Commu…
The Medical Center of South Arkansas (MCSA) received the Governor’s Quality Award at the award’s 26th annual ceremony recently. MCSA was one of fourteen organi…
The Farmers Market at Murphy’s Art District (MAD) will be having its annual “Pumpkin Day” this Saturday at the MAD Amphitheater at 105 East Locust.
“We started off our season by winning the 25th annual Wildcat Invitational that we’ve been hosting for that long,” Coach Chris Ezell said. “We started off with…
The Peacemakers of El Dorado and Union County, an organization formed to support local law enforcement, are encouraging community members to partake in “Blue L…
The Union County and El Dorado chapter of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) held its 2020 Political Forum on Oct. 8 at the…
The El-Dorado and Union County Chamber of Commerce will not be having its 2020 Spirit of South Arkansas Small Business Awards due to the ongoing COVID-19 pande…
“We want to provide information for the community, not only for African-Americans in the community but the whole community in general,” Janice Bush, Director o…