El Dorado News-Times

12/31/2025

The El Dorado School District Athletics boys basketball team traveled to Northeast Texas to play in the Battle for the Border tournament and have defeated two Texas teams so far. On Tuesday, the Wildcats posted wins against Texarkana-Pleasant Grove and 12th-ranked Paris, Texas (11-3). They will wrap up play on Wednesday against No. 5-ranked Liberty-Eylau (12-2). Visit www.eldoradonews.com for more coverage.

📸 Mason Corbit

El Dorado School District

12/30/2025

New Year's Eve celebrations in El Dorado will be focused downtown at a free New Year's Eve Street Party starting at 9 p.m. at Oil Heritage Park on Wednesday.

12/30/2025

Having won three state championships, Ronald Rogers' place as one of the top basketball coaches in Arkansas is secure. But Rogers' biggest battle is one that is ongoing.

Having won three state championships, Ronald Rogers' place as one of the top basketball coaches in Arkansas is secure.

12/30/2025

The Smackover-Norphlet School District announced the hiring of Raley Sullivan as the new head softball coach. The Hope native is a graduate of Southern Arkansas University. She played and coached at SAU Tech.

Smackover’s softball program received the perfect Christmas present. The Smackover-Norphlet School District announced the hiring of Raley Sullivan as the new head softball coach. The Hope native is a graduate of Southern Arkansas University. She played and coached at SAU Tech.

12/27/2025

On Dec. 26, law enforcement from both Waldo and the Columbia County Sheriff's Office responded to a shot's fired call at the Waldo EZ Mart located at 206 W. McKissack.

On Dec. 26, law enforcement from both Waldo and the Columbia County Sheriff's Office responded to a shot's fired call at the Waldo EZ Mart located at 206 W. McKissack.

12/26/2025

Lawyer David Couch said local-option ballot question committees have been set up in El Dorado, Pine Bluff, Redfield and White Hall. "It makes good economic sense and it is kind of silly that we don't allow (alcohol sales) seven days a week," he said.

A grocery store chain is funding efforts to put Sunday alcohol sales on ballots in four south Arkansas cities, a lawyer for the local-option ballot question committees said Tuesday.

12/24/2025

Someone once said, “You never know what you’ve got until it’s gone.” El Dorado knew what it had in running back Jeremy Samuel. After all, he rushed for more than a thousand yards as a junior.

Someone once said, “You never know what you’ve got until it’s gone.” El Dorado knew what it had in running back Jeremy Samuel. After all, he rushed for more than a thousand yards as a junior. But the Wildcats had their worst offensive performance this season when Samuel was limited by an inj...

12/24/2025

Santa Claus has many gifts to drop off to the children this week, but what about the adults that may have a Christmas list too?

12/24/2025

I've read nearly every letter to Santa written by the kids in the El Dorado area this year, and I'm telling you, the man in red better be well-funded and fully caffeinated.

If you're wondering what's hot this Christmas, let me save you some time: It's Barbie, dirt bikes, unicorns, makeup, Playstation 5, Jesus plush dolls and -- wait for it -- a "hippapottomy" monkey.

12/24/2025

Mayor Paul Choate is on the mend after slipping down stairs Dec. 15 at the rear entrance of City Hall.

Area residents who have visited City Hall over the past several days may have noticed that the mayor's office has been empty.

12/23/2025

As a sophomore, Cannon Jacobs was a starting receiver at El Dorado. As a junior, he was a receiver forced to play quarterback. This season, Jacobs was a quarterback … an All-State quarterback. And, a finalist for Football Player of the Year.

12/23/2025

Three Sessions showcases the talents of three performers with El Dorado roots. Part 1 of the trilogy will premiere on YouTube at midnight. Viewers will be able to participate in a live chat to discuss the film.

A woman sits alone on a pier overlooking an expansive lake.