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Obituaries


Keith Gunter, El Dorado
Lewis “Keith” Gunter, 77, of El Dorado, passed away on Thursday, May 29, 2025, at his residence. He was born...


Holly Attaway, Smackover
Holly B. Attaway, 70, of Smackover, went to be with Jesus on Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at the South Arkansas...


Joshua Fife, Strong
Joshua Thad Fife, age 34, of Strong, AR passed from this life Tuesday May 20, 2025. Josh was born January...


James William Humphries, Jr., Huttig
James William Humphries, Jr., 78, of Huttig, AR passed away Sunday, May 18, 2025, at his home. James was born...


Carol Ellen, El Dorado
Carol Rose Ogden Ellen, 69, of El Dorado, ascended into Heaven Saturday, May 17th, 2025, while battling cancer at CHI...
Sports


Hogs Punch Ticket To Super Regionals
FAYETTEVILLE – Arkansas (46-13) secured its spot in the NCAA Super Regionals with a dominant 8-3 win over Creighton (43-16)...


Hogs set to host Fayetteville regional
FAYETTEVILLE – Arkansas has earned its 36th NCAA Tournament berth and will host the Fayetteville Regional as the No....


SouthArk Announces New Men’s Basketball Coach
EL DORADO — South Arkansas College has named Eric Collins of Augusta, Maine, as the next head coach of its...


Legendary Arkansas Coach Passes Away Saturday
FAYETTEVILLE – Harold Horton, a revered figure in Arkansas football history, passed away on Saturday at the age of 86....


Hogs Shut Out Texas In Series Opener
FAYETTEVILLE – Behind a dominant outing from Zach Root, No. 11 Arkansas (38-9, 15-7 SEC) rolled to a 9-0 shutout...
Across The Region


Unlicensed Teen, Adult Relative Charged With Manslaughter In 150 MPH Fatal Crash
MORRISON BLUFF — A high-speed crash on the Morrison Bluff Bridge late Friday night claimed the lives of two people...


Beloved Arkansas Meteorologist Dies At 59
LITTLE ROCK — Longtime THV11 meteorologist Ed Buckner, a familiar and trusted face to Arkansans for nearly 25 years,...


One Dead In Hot Springs Village Accident
HOT SPRINGS VILLAGE — A 61-year-old man from Hot Springs Village was killed Thursday afternoon in a single-vehicle crash on...


22-year-Old Driver Identified In Deadly I-30 Crash
CADDO VALLEY, Ark. – A fatal collision occurred late Saturday evening on Interstate 30 in Clark County, claiming the life...


Arkansas Secretary of State Announces Campaign For Different Office
LITTLE ROCK – Arkansas Secretary of State Cole Jester announced this week that he will run for Arkansas Commissioner of...
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Finances, Student Honors Top El Dorado School Board Meeting
El Dorado School District Board Meeting Summary – May 12, 2025 The El Dorado School District convened for its monthly...


El Dorado School Board Talks Bonds, Achievements
El Dorado School Board Meeting Highlights: Honors, Achievements, and Exciting Updates Across the District El Dorado, AR — April 14,...


LATEST INFORMATION: EL DORADO FIRE DEPARTMENT CALLED TO HIGH SCHOOL
EL DORADO – The El Dorado Fire Department was dispatched to El Dorado High School around 11:30 A.M. this morning...
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El Dorado School Board gives honors, talks election process
El Dorado School Board Meeting Highlights Achievements and Initiatives El Dorado, AR – March 10, 2025 – The El Dorado...


El Dorado Schools Offer Tours To Kindergarten Students And Parents
EL DORADO – The El Dorado School District is offering Kindergarten students and parents the opportunity to tour the three...


El Dorado School Board Considers Service Animal Initiative
El Dorado School Board Considers ‘Pawsitive Impacts’ Initiative El Dorado, AR – The El Dorado School Board meeting on Monday...