MAD Trail of Lights to open today
MAD officials staff members spent the day Monday preparing for the opening of the new Holiday Trail of Lights at MAD.
Stories by Tia Lyons
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Water Watch Nov. 24. - 30
Total daily pumpage by the El Dorado Water Utilities in gallons.
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Airport Commission preparing for '24 projects
The El Dorado Airport Commission is preparing for several projects that could be approved next year for South Arkansas Regional Airport at Goodwin Field, inclu…
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A Blane Howard Christmas set for Dec. 14 at MAD
MAD is inviting you to celebrate the holiday season with A Blane Howard Christmas, a concert that is set for Dec. 14 in the First Financial Music Hall, 101 E. …
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MMC to host second holiday lunch on Dec. 9
The Sharion Bailey Whitlock Community Soul Food Dinner: Good Food for the Body and Soul, Part 2, is a week away and organizers are working to spread the word a…
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Parks commission seeking to fill vacancy left by Alexander
Earlier this year, the El Dorado Parks and Playgrounds Commission lost one its biggest champions following the death of former commissioner and community volun…
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Subscriber ExclusiveRevenue growth at Lions Club cooling
After several successive years of revenue growth at Lions Club Municipal Golf Course, the trend is starting to cool as 2023 draws to a close.
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Water Watch Nov. 17. - 23
Total daily pumpage by the El Dorado Water Utilities in gallons.
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Defibrillators installed at Recreation Complex
Activities have wound down for the year at the El Dorado-Union County Recreation Complex and when the busy season ramps back up next spring, it will be the fir…
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Second community dinner date set; other holiday projects in works
The date has been set.
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Keep El Dorado beautiful wrapping up a successful year
Keep El Dorado Beautiful is rounding out the year on a high note and the group hopes to take the momentum it has built for its cleanup efforts into the new yea…
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MAD announces 'Trail of Lights' holiday attraction
The holiday season is shining brighter in El Dorado with the announcement of the first-ever Holiday Trail of Lights at MAD.
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City council set to meet today
With Thanksgiving just days away, the El Dorado City Council/El Dorado Water and Public Works has adjusted the schedule for its regular meeting this week.
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Main Street El Dorado survey ends today
Today is the last day to complete an online community survey to help Main Street El Dorado set goals and assess the needs for local residents and visitors for …
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Meet Me at the Court to host second community dinner
Tis' the season for giving for Meet Me at the Court, who is coordinating a long list of holiday activities that keeps growing.
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Main Street making some changes to staple events
A record 50 campers participated last month in the sixth annual Airstreams on the Square and approximately half of that number plan to return to El Dorado for …
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Historic District Commission plans '24 grant requests
The El Dorado Historic District is preparing its 2024 Certified Local Government grant application and has agreed include several projects in its proposal for …
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City council meeting ends after heated contract talk
A recent El Dorado City Council meeting ended on a snappy note following a discussion about city contracts for service and questions of accountability regardin…
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Water Watch Nov. 3 - 9
Total daily pumpage by the El Dorado Water Utilities in gallons.
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Main Street El Dorado survey open until Nov. 19
Main Street El Dorado is inviting area residents and out-of-town visitors to help develop a vision and objectives for the city's historic downtown.
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MAD holiday attraction still in the works
For the first time since 2019, MAD will not present an ice-skating rink for the holidays.
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City agrees club can move ahead with seeking liquor licenses
The city of El Dorado now has an ordinance permitting the opening of a new private club.
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Subscriber ExclusiveHundreds expected for next week's cattle auction
Between 200 and 300 prospective buyers are expected to participate in the CDP (Consistent Data-Driven Performance) Brangus annual fall production cattle auctio…
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Private club needs Council's blessing before it can apply for liquor license
El Dorado City Council members are expected to act on a proposed ordinance regarding the opening of a private club when they convene for a regular meeting at 5…
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Prayer Walk set for Wednesday; all invited
The ninth annual 40 Days of Prayer is drawing to a close and the community is invited to participate in one of the final activities of the event.
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City prepping for holiday celebrations
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas in El Dorado as the city prepares for its annual yuletide celebration, which kicks off this month.
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Local veterans will be recognized during today's Thanksgiving meal
Two local veterans will be honored during the 10th annual Sharion Bailey Whitlock Community Soul Food Dinner: Good Food for the Body and Soul Thanksgiving meal…
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A&P Commission accepting event promotion applications
The El Dorado Advertising and Promotion Commission has set a deadline to submit funding requests to help promote events and attractions that are scheduled for …
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Volunteer incentive slots still open for this weekend's Ward 4 cleanup
There are three slots left for volunteer teams who would like to participate in the Ward 4 community cleanup, which is set for 9 a.m. Saturday, and receive som…
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Subscriber ExclusiveHauntings reported at Rialto and Newton House Museum
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Scare on the Square promises Halloween fun for families and furry friends
Main Street El Dorado recently hosted its largest ever Airstreams on the Square event and now the group is preparing to host another annual event that is expec…
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Thanksgiving dinner will feed community 'physically and spiritually'
Since announcing plans for its 10th annual community Thanksgiving dinner, Meet Me at Court has reportedly received several inquiries about this year's event.
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Ward 4 cleanup set for first Saturday in November; cash incentives available
Keep El Dorado Beautiful is planning its final community cleanup of the year on Nov. 4 and the group is inviting volunteer teams to fill several slots that are…
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Airstreams will roll into town this week
Main Street El Dorado has had a few days to recover and catch its breath since wrapping MusicFest XXXV. Now, the group is preparing to host dozens of guests th…
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Civil service exams scheduled for today
The El Dorado Civil Service Commission will administer a third round of civil service exams today in ongoing efforts to keep the ranks filled for the city's po…
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Water Watch Oct. 6 - 12
Total daily pumpage by the El Dorado Water Utilities in gallons.
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Meet Me at the Court wraps carnivals, plans for the holidays
Now that Meet Me at the Court has wrapped its fall carnival, the group has announced plans for its holiday events.
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Ward 2 cleanup to be held Saturday
A community cleanup will be held from 9 until 11:30 a.m. Saturday in Ward 2.
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Council to consider funding for Rec Complex study
El Dorado City Council members expect to hear a funding request regarding the El Dorado-Union County Recreation Complex when they meet at 5 p.m. today in the C…
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Works board to hear Rec Complex funding request for the third time
The third time may be the charm for the El Dorado Recreation Complex Commission, who will approach the El Dorado Works Board today with a funding request to co…
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Water Watch Sept. 29 - Oct. 5
Total daily pumpage by the El Dorado Water Utilities in gallons.
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Recreation Complex hosting flag football, fall baseball
Baseball and softball seasons may be winding down but other activities are in full swing at the El Dorado-Union County Recreation Complex.
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City budget talks begin for 2024
Budget talks for 2024 have begun for the El Dorado City Council/Finance Committee.
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Greens improving at Lions Club Municipal Golf Course
Improvements are coming along for the putting greens at Lions Club Municipal Golf Course, months after members of the El Dorado Parks and Playgrounds Commissio…
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MusicFest kicks off 35th anniversary today
Rain didn't hinder setup for MusicFest XXXV, which is set for this weekend in downtown El Dorado.
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Lions Club golf course has record-breaking month
Inclement weather somewhat slowed 2023 revenues at Lions Club Municipal Golf Course during the spring and part of the summer but that didn't stop the facility …
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Cookoff questions answered ahead of Carnival of Love
Entries are still being accepted for the cooking competitions in the 10th annual Sharion Bailey Whitlock Carnival of Love, which is set for 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Sa…
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Final preparations for MusicFest start today with downtown road closures
It's crunch time for Main Street El Dorado as the group tends to last-minute details and final preparations for MusicFest XXXV, which is set for Friday and Sat…
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A&P Commission agrees to fund magazine ad; still seeking 7th commissioner
The El Dorado Advertising and Promotion Commission recently approved $5,000 to support the city's participation in a statewide publication that is geared towar…
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City council amends entertainment district ordinance
Outside beverages are not allowed within the city's entertainment district and a recent amendment clarifies the restriction in the city ordinance that regulate…
