El Dorado News-Times

08/18/2025

History buffs and other local residents and visitors will be able to take a journey through history with the latest edition of the El Dorado Insider.

08/18/2025

Clean Harbors, a Massachusetts company that owns and operates a hazardous waste disposal facility in El Dorado, is a direct competitor of Elemental Environmental Solutions, which is owned by Veolia, a major hazardous waste company.

A judge in Clark County is weighing whether to allow to go forward a lawsuit over reported drone spying and corporate espionage involving two environmental waste companies in Gum Springs.

08/18/2025

When it comes to culinary arts, Union County is quickly building a tradition of success at the Arkansas 4-H Food Challenge.

08/15/2025

Under new business on the council's agenda is a proposed resolution to waive the competitive bid process and authorize a contract to install turf on the four newest baseball and softball fields at the El Dorado-Union County Recreation Complex.

El Dorado City Council members will consider several resolutions, including one for a six-figure improvement project, when they convene for a regular meeting at 5 p.m. Aug. 14 in the Council Chamber of City Hall.

08/15/2025

Lake June in Lafayette County and Mattocks Park Pond in Union County are both under harmful algae bloom advisories.

Health advisories have been issued for two bodies of water in southern Arkansas, with the Department of Energy and Environment's Division of Environmental Quality saying bacteria in them can make people sick.

08/15/2025

LifeShare is calling on locals to donate blood as supplies run low across the region.

08/15/2025

Tanawat "Reko" Roberson, business owner and former officer with the El Dorado Police Department, has officially announced his run for mayor.

08/13/2025

Smackover opens its tennis season Thursday with a home match against Magnolia, beginning at 3:30 p.m. Coach Candy Phillips has a total of 12 athletes returning from last year, seven girls and five boys, out of 20 total.

08/13/2025

After a summer of team camps, 7-on-7’s and practices, Parkers Chapel will get an opportunity to play in front of their fans for the first time. The Trojans will play their annual Blue & White Game on Friday at Victor Nipper Stadium.

After a summer of team camps, 7-on-7’s and practices, Parkers Chapel will get an opportunity to play in front of their fans for the first time.

08/13/2025

"It seems the scammers are at it again. They are calling intended victims and identifying themselves as members of the Sheriff's Office, often using the names of the actual employees. Typically, they're saying the intended victim has a warrant or owe a fine and will try to get them to settle over the phone. No agency operates that way. "

The Union County Sheriff Department posted advice on Facebook to avoid a potential phone scam.

08/12/2025

At the 26th annual retired ministers' appreciation day luncheon recently, Arkansas' longtime preachers received thanks and praise for their years of faithful service.

CARLISLE -- At the 26th annual retired ministers' appreciation day luncheon Monday, Arkansas' longtime preachers received thanks and praise for their years of faithful service.

08/11/2025

The Columbia County Sheriff's Office hosted a press conference Monday to put rumors to rest about an investigation relating to the disappearance of Mary Jimmie "Bobo" Shinn and cleared the name of a resident who had been the topic of Facebook posts over the last week.

The Columbia County Sheriff's Office hosted a press conference on Aug. 11 to put rumors to rest about an investigation relating to the disappearance of Mary Jimmie "Bobo" Shinn and cleared the name of a Magnolia resident who had been the topic of Facebook posts over the last week.