El Dorado News-Times

3 days ago | eldoradonews.com | Michael Marot

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The Indiana Pacers and Oklahoma City Thunder have two of the NBA's best offenses. But this year's title hopes may swing on the other facet: Who has the better defense? While both teams made major improvements from last season's respective rosters in the conference finals and conference semifinals, Pacers coach Rick Carlisle, who led Dallas on its only title run in 2010-11 knows just how difficult the challenge can be, especially against Oklahoma City.

6 days ago | eldoradonews.com | Samya Kullab

KYIV, Ukraine -- A Ukrainian drone attack has destroyed more than 40 Russian planes deep in Russia's territory, Ukraine's Security Service said on Sunday, while Moscow pounded Ukraine with missiles and drones just hours before a new round of direct peace talks in Istanbul.

6 days ago | eldoradonews.com | Josh Snyder

Grant Hardin's escape from the North Central Unit and the ensuing manhunt for the fugitive have placed a national spotlight on Arkansas, but it is far from the first attention-grabbing breakout in Arkansas history. Hardin, the so-called "Devil in the Ozarks," fled the prison at Calico Rock on May 25, by donning an outfit the state Department of Corrections said was designed to "mimic law enforcement" and escaping using an area designated for bringing detainees into a lockup.

1 week ago | eldoradonews.com | Jason Avery

For the past 20 years, Kris Borosvskis has helped shape El Dorado athletics. On Thursday, Borosvskis received the El Dorado Education Foundation award for High School Teacher Excellence as part of the Teacher Excellence Awards.

1 week ago | eldoradonews.com | Jason Avery

The El Dorado School District is proud to announce Veronica Curley as the 2025 District Teacher of the Year. With 24 years of unwavering dedication to education, Curley exemplifies the passion, leadership, and commitment that define excellence in the classroom. She currently teaches third grade math and science at Hugh Goodwin Elementary School, where her impact is felt by students and colleagues alike. "Teaching students is my passion and my calling.