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SouthArkansasNow.Com was created in 2024 by longtime Arkansas media executives B.A. “Sandy” Sanford and Grant Merrill, who recognized the need for an online news outlet focusing on El Dorado, Camden, and all of South Arkansas.
With decades of experience in the operation of newspapers, radio stations, and electronic media, the duo not only has tailored SouthArkansasNow.Com to interact with the most cutting edge avenues of news consumption, but are also creating dynamic media campaigns focused on getting local businesses results.
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El Dorado, AR 71730
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B.A. “Sandy” Sanford, Owner/Publisher
E-Mail: sandy@southarkansasnow.com
(About Sandy)
Grant Merrill, Co-Owner/Director of Content
E-Mail: grant@southarkansasnow.com
(About Grant)
James Robert “Bob” Parks, El Dorado
It is with profound sadness we announce the passing of James Robert “Bob” Parks, 89 of EL Dorado AR on...
Sylvia Traylor, Smackover
Sylvia Milam Traylor, age 89, of Smackover, Arkansas, entered her heavenly home on Sunday, April 6, 2025. She was born...
Cecil Kellum, El Dorado
Cecil Kellum, age 100, of El Dorado passed away on Saturday, April 5, 2025 at Timberlane Health and Rehab. He...
Sharon Vaughn, El Dorado
Sharon Kay Vaughan of El Dorado passed away Saturday, April 5, 2025 at Hudson Memorial Nursing Home. Born October 27,...
Gloria Jean Porter Perdue, El Dorado
Gloria Jane Porter Perdue 92 of El Dorado passed away peacefully on Monday, March 31, 2025, in El Dorado, AR....
Razorbacks Season Ticket Renewal Deadline Is Today
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — March 31 is the final deadline for fans to renew their Razorback Football season tickets and make their...
HOW SWEET IT IS: Razorbacks Down St. John’s To Advance In NCAA Tourney
PROVIDENCE – In a thrilling second-round matchup of the NCAA Tournament on March 22, 2025, the No. 10 seed Arkansas...
BASKETBALL: Oral Roberts’ Kelsi Musick Named Head Women’s Coach At Arkansas
FAYETTEVILLE – The University of Arkansas has hired Kelsi Musick as the 10th head coach of the Razorbacks’ women’s basketball...
Hogs Down Jayhawks To Advance To Round Of 32
PROVIDENCE – No. 10 seed Arkansas pulled off a 79-72 upset over No. 7 seed Kansas on Thursday night, advancing to...
Hogs, Jayhawks Set For NCAA Opener
PROVIDENCE, RI – Two of college basketball’s storied programs will meet Thursday night as No. 10 seed Arkansas faces No....
Griffin Reports Half Million Dollar Haul For Re-Election Effort
LITTLE ROCK – Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin has officially kicked off his 2026 re-election campaign with a strong financial...
Former “Voice of the Razorbacks” Celebrates 90th Birthday
LITTLE ROCK – One of Arkansas’s most beloved voices in sports and television is celebrating a milestone today. Dave Woodman,...
Two Dead, Nine Injured in Conway Park Shooting
CONWAY – The Conway Police Department is investigating a mass shooting that left two people dead and nine others injured...
Prominent Basketball Coach Dies In Traffic Accident
PINE BLUFF – White Hall head boys basketball coach Matt Williams has died following a two-vehicle accident late Saturday night...
Suspect loose after two die in nightclub shooting
FORT SMITH – Fort Smith Police are searching for a suspect following a deadly shooting that left two people dead...
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...
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...
El Dorado Chamber to host Union County Civics Bee
EL DORADO – The El Dorado Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce the first-ever Union County Competition for the...
ESD Board Votes Down Calendar Changes
EL DORADO – After an extensive debate Monday night, the El Dorado School Board voted 4-2 to reject proposed changes...
