Stories by Tia Lyons

Main Street El Dorado projects continue Main Street El Dorado just wrapped the July installment of Summer of the Square, the first of the year, and as the group works its way through its schedule of events for 2022, MSE is continuing effort... July 5, 2022

Parks Commission updates on current projects The El Dorado Parks and Playgrounds Commission is looking to wrap up the first phases of a master plan to improve city parks in order to move on to the next batch of improvements. Commissioners have e... July 4, 2022

Water Watch June 24-30 Total daily pumpage by the El Dorado Water Utilities in gallons. June 24............................................................................................3,222,000 June 25...................... July 4, 2022

Darden, Reed to be honored A heavily-used recreational trail on the north side of town has a new name and will soon have a new bench to memorialize two of its most avid users. On June 22, family, friends and supporters of Lesli... July 3, 2022

Parks Commission considers signage to address complaints The El Dorado Parks and Playgrounds Commission continued discussions this week about posting signs in city parks to establish rules and help ensure that visitors, particularly those with children, hav... July 2, 2022

Lions Club revenue keeps climbing despite heat, storms Lions Club Municipal Golf Course will shut down until about 3 p.m. today to host the 25th annual 25th annual L.C. and Hazel Ross Memorial Scholarship Benefit Golf Tournament. The tournament, which hon... July 1, 2022

Gospel concert set for July 10 The 50th Celebration of the Greater Bradley District Choir will feature one of the biggest names in gospel music with a performance that is set for 3 p.m. July 10 at Greater New Calvary Church of God ... June 30, 2022

El Dorado Days parade returning this weekend "Let's Do it Again!" is a fitting theme for El Dorado Days 2022.The biennial homecoming celebration returns Friday following a two-year hiatus and organizers and regular attendees have s... June 30, 2022

El Dorado street to be renamed for Rance Olison Late El Dorado native and former NFL player Rance Olison is remembered for his passion for helping others. Olison always kept his hometown in mind and close to his heart, having said that a close-knit... June 28, 2022

Literacy Coalition gaining help from AmeriCorps, receives grant Literacy Coalition-South Central Arkansas, based in Camden, is accepting applications and interviewing candidates for its first AmeriCorps VISTA program. As a new grantee of AmeriCorps, LCSCA has been... June 28, 2022

Water Watch June 17-23 Total daily pumpage by the El Dorado Water Utilities in gallons. June 17............................................................................................3,316,000 June 18...................... June 27, 2022

July 4 parade, concert set No July 4 celebration is complete without a parade and to help bring to the community together to commemorate America's independence, the public is invited to a local holiday parade. Organized by the ... June 27, 2022

Summer on the Square set for next weekend Summer on the Square returns Saturday with live music, a grilling competition, a popular historical reenactment, vendors, games and more in downtown El Dorado. Presented by Main Street El Dorado, Summ... June 27, 2022

Back in the Days bringing summer fun to El Dorado Temperatures are heating up in El Dorado and so are plans for the long Fourth of July weekend. Local residents and out-of-town visitors will have their pick of a bevy of events that are planned throug... June 25, 2022

Legal fireworks put on hold ahead of July 4 For those who were looking forward to celebrating the Fourth of July by setting off fireworks within city limits -- not so fast. The El Dorado City Council voted Wednesday to place a hold on a new ord... June 24, 2022

SAAC hoping to raise money for facility expansion The South Arkansas Arts Center will soon announce plans for a major expansion project and the launch of a fundraising initiative -- the arts center's first capital campaign in more than two decade... June 23, 2022

Zoning commission approves conversion of apartment buildings' tennis court The El Dorado Planning and Zoning Commission (EPZC) approved Tuesday a variance to make way for the addition of commercial storage units at a local apartment complex. Commissioners followed up a varia... June 22, 2022

Water Watch June 10-16 Total daily pumpage by the El Dorado Water Utilities in gallons. June 10............................................................................................3,379,000 June 11...................... June 20, 2022

Juneteenth declared city holiday All administrative offices of the city of El Dorado will be closed Monday for Juneteenth, which is now a paid holiday for city employees. Per a request by Mayor Veronica Smith-Creer, the El Dorado Cit... June 19, 2022

City backs local business for Tax Back Program Plans by Systems Fab & Machine to expand its main shop in El Dorado and add dozens of new jobs have gotten more support from local government officials. The El Dorado City Council recently passed ... June 14, 2022

City council talks sidewalks, repeals ordinance As the city moves closer to completing a long-running downtown sidewalk improvement project, a question has arisen about the process by which residential sidewalks are built. A local resident was expe... June 13, 2022

Water Watch June 3-June 9 Total daily pumpage by the El Dorado Water Utilities in gallons. June 3............................................................................................2,919,000 June 4........................ June 13, 2022

Juneteenth Celebration Weekend packed with activities The Juneteenth Celebration Weekend in El Dorado will kick off Friday with a schedule that is jam-packed with activities to celebrate community, heritage and culture. The three-day event will include m... June 12, 2022

Fireworks now allowed on July 4, NYE Local residents who plan to celebrate Independence Day or ring in the new year with fireworks now have a temporary window of opportunity to discharge them within city limits without a special permit o... June 11, 2022

Proposed changes to exterior of frame shop tabled After a lengthy discussion Thursday, the El Dorado Historic District Commission did not take any action on a Certificate of Appropriateness request for a proposed improvement project at a downtown bus... June 10, 2022

Downtown parking lot, Hillsboro expansion on Council agenda El Dorado City Council members are expected to hear updates on several issues and projects when they convene for a regular meeting at 5 p.m. today in the Council Chamber of City Hall. One item revolve... June 9, 2022

Meet Me at the Court's Fathers of the Year to be honored Friday Meet Me at the Court has announced the recipients of its 2022 Father of the Year Awards. Prizes will be presented Friday to Larry Hicks and Jarrod Taylor, the oldest and youngest fathers, respectively... June 9, 2022

6-figure bonds set for 2 shooting suspects Two defendants who were arrested in connection to a shooting that left a man injured and several vehicles damaged last week each received six-figure bond amounts during first appearance hearings Monda... June 8, 2022

City considers sidewalk project continuation A city project that has been ongoing for 10 years could soon wrap. The El Dorado City Council recently passed a resolution authorizing the application for a federal grant to continue the downtown side... June 6, 2022

Water Watch May 27- June 2 Total daily pumpage by the El Dorado Water Utilities in gallons. May 27............................................................................................3,629,000 May 28........................ June 6, 2022

South Arkansas Symphony to perform Snow White June 11 The South Arkansas Symphony is continuing its season by collaborating with the Arkansas Festival Ballet for a production of Snow White on June 11 at the El Dorado Municipal Auditorium, 100 W. Eighth S... June 5, 2022

Orlando Reed Foundation to hold fan drive Outdoor temperatures are starting to rise and to help provide area residents respite from a sweltering South Arkansas summer, the Orlando D. Reed Sr. Foundation is conducting a "Beat the Heat: Let's S... June 5, 2022

One injured following Thursday's shooting incident An El Dorado man remained hospitalized Friday for injuries he sustained during a shooting in which 60 rounds were reportedly fired at a local apartment complex. Three males, two of them juveniles, fac... June 4, 2022

Public Works office manager honored for 50 years of service During a recent El Dorado Parks and Playgrounds Commission meeting, commissioners were advised to work with Debbie Stinson, secretary/officer manager in the city Department of Public Works, to put tog... June 4, 2022

MusicFest headliners announced Country music and tribute bands performing the songs of legendary artists from the past five decades will fill downtown streets during MusicFest 2022.Main Street El Dorado announced Thursday the headl... June 2, 2022

Parks and playgrounds subcommittee to continue discussions about aquatics facility project The El Dorado Parks and Playgrounds Commission recently tabled a discussion regarding efforts to build a new public aquatics facility and agreed to refer the matter back to a subcommittee that is work... June 2, 2022

MusicFest announcement coming this week Main Street El Dorado is issuing a reminder that Washington Avenue between Main and Elm streets will be closed Thursday in preparation for two downtown events. First Thursday will be held from 4 until... June 1, 2022

Keep El Dorado Beautiful expanding campaign Within the past two years, several local groups and individuals have adopted city streets and blocks as part of efforts by Keep El Dorado Beautiful to engage the community in building a sustainable, c... May 31, 2022

Water Watch May 20-26 Total daily pumpage by the El Dorado Water Utilities in gallons. May 20............................................................................................3,271,000 May 21........................ May 30, 2022

Summer on the Square to kick off in July With a major announcement about MusicFest 2022 just days away, Main Street El Dorado is juggling several balls as it also prepares for its summer events. MSE is expected to announce the headliners for... May 28, 2022

Lions Club revenue up from last year's Revenue for Lions Club Municipal Golf Course is up more than $11,000 for the year and two new basketball courts just south of the pro shop have been busy since opening several weeks ago. With a new pu... May 27, 2022

New and familiar faces could join City Council Former El Dorado Mayor Frank Hash could be returning to the El Dorado City Council Chamber of City Hall as a city government official, but this time as a member of the city council.With a vote of 198 ... May 26, 2022

El Dorado Works funding secured for new emergency alert siren Residents on the west side of town will soon be able to clearly hear alerts from the city's storm/emergency warning system. The city of El Dorado has secured funding for the purchase and installation ... May 24, 2022

MusicFest headliners to be announced June 2 Main Street El Dorado is taking MusicFest back to the streets this year and those who have been wondering who will headline the vintage, 2022 festival won't have to wait much longer. With a return to ... May 23, 2022

Police investigating beating that left teen with broken facial bone A 19-year-old El Dorado man was sent to a Little Rock hospital last week with a severe eye injury following an incident in which the man and a woman were allegedly attacked by a group of teens at the ... May 22, 2022

No action taken on variance request Due to the lack of a quorum, the El Dorado Planning and Zoning Commission was not able to take action on a variance request that was presented earlier this week for a proposed project at a local apart... May 21, 2022

Zoning Commission to hold public hearing today The El Dorado Planning and Zoning Commission will convene a public hearing at noon today to hear a variance request for an addition to a local apartment complex. The meeting will be held in the Counci... May 17, 2022

Water Watch May 5-12 Total daily pumpage by the El Dorado Water Utilities in gallons. May 5............................................................................................2,979,000 May 7.......................... May 16, 2022

City seeks parking lot ownership resolution Questions and confusion about the ownership and responsibility of a local public parking lot have swirled since the lot was sold in a state land auction late last month due to delinquent property tax ... May 16, 2022

Recreation Complex drainage issue reviewed A decades-old drainage problem may soon be repaired at the El Dorado-Union County Recreation Complex -- which is welcome news for users and visitors to the north side of the facility. For nearly 40 ye... May 15, 2022

Stories by Tia Lyons

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