May 18, 2026
El Dorado Christian School students and their guests enjoyed an unforgettable evening at this year’s high school formal, themed “World Fair.” The night began with students gathering at the park for photos, where several arrived in style thanks to a lineup of classic muscle cars. The group then formed a parade, traveling together to the
From the El Dorado Springs Newsroom El Dorado Springs and surrounding communities saw multiple rounds of severe weather move through Sunday evening, issuing tornado warnings, producing large hail, and prompting reports of widespread property damage. Residents were urged to take shelter as warnings were issued across the area. While no tornado was immediately reported tearing
Publishers Note: This is the second half and the continuation of part 1A that was featured last week. Long continues with the events that set the stage for the next 10 months that followed. Q – Questioner/ Interviewer A – Davis Long AVA – Alleged Victim/Accuser [Q: What happened on May 4, 2025?] A: That
FUGATE’S HOTROD DAY CELEBRATES 15+ YEARS – 51 vehicles and at least 150 visitors enjoyed the annual event that is designed to feature and support the local Bright Futures”organization. Fugate Motors supplied all the food that helped Bright Futures raise $785.
THE FACES OF THE DEAD – Laura Woody has spent almost every waking hour since her son’s death from fentanyl poisoning on Nov.1, 2021, trying to raise the public’s awareness to the dangers of the drug and that no one is immune. Her extreme position has cast her into a group of people that care
On May 5, 2025, Davis Long was arrested and handcuffed in front of his children without knowing why. He was driven to the El Dorado Springs Police Department and then soon on to Stockton. He hasn’t seen his children for nearly a year. On January 29th and February 26th we announced a series of stories
The El Dorado Springs City Council met Monday, April 20, to welcome new members and appoint officers. Clerk Britney Spencer swore in new council members Ryan Snow and Kim Neal as well as Gabby Kinnett who won another term on the council. In the board reorganization Allen Hicks was voted in as mayor,and Kinnett as
REBEL FITNESS OFFICIALLY WELCOMED – In the absence of Chamber President Heather Brown, Joe Trussell was the one doing the ribbon cutting honors with Randy and Mandy Simmons. He said “We are excited to celebrate and officially welcome Rebel Fitness to our community with this ribbon cutting! Randy and Mandy Simmons opened Rebel Fitness in
A large crowd gathered in support of El Dorado Christian School on Saturday evening, April 18, for the annual Preserve the Vision – Remembering Our Past. Forming Our Future banquet. Nearly 250 attendees filled the Family Life Center of the El Dorado Springs Church of God (Holiness’), enjoying an evening of fellowship, celebration, and generous
ELDO SCHOOL BOARD DISBANDS OLD BOARD AND SWEARS IN NEW MEMBERS– Craig Carpender, Ethan McPeak and Mark Burley,by phone, were sworn in as the new board members of the El Dorado Springs School board at a brief meeting on Monday, April 13. in the library. The board certified the election results and elected Josh Floyd
