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El Dorado Bands Spring Concert to be held on May 16th, several area bands slated to take the stage
EL DORADO, Ark. (KTVE/KARD) — On Thursday, May 16, 2024, at 6 p.m., the El Dorado Bands Spring Concert will occur at the El Dorado High School Auditorium. Photo courtesy of El Dorado School District Facebook Several area bands will perform, as seen in the flyer above. Mark your calendars to see these talented students […]
A Pokey for Porky: Camden Man Takes Aim at Feral Hogs with Hawg Stopper Pen
Randy Kelley was in his deer stand near Camden 22 years ago when he spotted an 8-point buck and two does feeding nearby. He watched for a moment and then saw a female feral hog with piglets attack the buck. The hog ran the deer off, and Kelley shot and killed the sow with his rifle.
Arkansas legislators promise resolution for failed appropriation bill
House Speaker Matthew Shepherd welcomes the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission to his hometown, El Dorado, for their monthly meeting on May 16, 2024. (Photo courtesy of Arkansas PBS livestream) Lawmakers reassured the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission Thursday that they would approve an appropriation bill for the agency before...
Joe Nichols, Justin Moore Join Forces for Arkansas Concert
Country music stars Joe Nichols and Justin Moore are joining forces for an unforgettable night of music at the MAD Amphitheater in El Dorado on Saturday, Aug. 31. The music starts at 8 p.m. Ticket prices for the concert range from $32 to $152 and are currently on sale at...
Congratulations to Jolie Trussell, 2024 Warren High School Honor Graduate
Jolie, We have watched you grow into an amazing young woman who is wise beyond her years! Although this time has come way too soon for us, we know that you are ready! God has so much in store for you and we can’t wait to see where he leads you!
Literacy foundation awards over $17k to southwest Arkansas programs
MAGNOLIA, Ark. (KTAL/KMSS) – Several organizations in southwest Arkansas are getting a helping hand to support adult, family and summer literacy programs. The Dollar General Literacy Foundation awards literacy grants to nonprofits, libraries and schools across the country. This year, the foundation granted nearly $145,000 to organizations in Arkansas. These grants help local students reach higher goals for a brighter future.
Kingsland Receives $500,000 Wastewater Grant
KINGSLAND - Kingsland Mayor Sharon Crosby (third from right with check) recently traveled to the Little Rock to receive a $500,000 Community Development Block grant from Gov. Sarah Sanders (center next to Crosby) in a presentation at the state capitol. The Arkansas Economic Development Commission received more than $8.4 million from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban in Community Development Block grants that were awarded to 17 communities across the state. These grants, according to the governor’s office, were awarded under the General Assistance set-aside, part of Arkansas’ $17.8 million FY 2023 formula grant allocation, which is designed to provide communities the opportunity to apply for a variety of non-housing public facility and public infrastructure projects. Crosby said the money will be used replace a pump and make other improvements to\he City of Kingsland’s wastewater treatment facility.
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