Union County District Court to reopen for pleas and arraignments
State District Judge Jack Barker will begin receiving pleas and arraignments beginning Monday, May 18 at 9 a.m. through 4:30 p.m., to continue through Thursday, May 21. All persons who have received citations to appear in district court for traffic and criminal citations issued by law enforcement agencies that have been pending since the court’s postponement due to the COVID-19 outbreak should have recently received a notice by mail addressed to the last known address of the recipient with date and time certain to appear in court. If you have not received a notice, or if you have any questions, contact the Union County District Clerk’s office at 870-864-1950.
The Court will be strictly following the Arkansas Supreme Court’s Phase 1 Guidelines for Reopening and Returning to In-Person Proceedings. This shall require each visitor who appears and seeks entry into the court facility to
undergo a temperature screening and answer a brief medical questionnaire similar to the same type of questions utilized by medical facilities. All visitors are advised to wear face masks. Face masks will be provided to those visitors who do not have one. Social distancing will be strictly enforced with only a minimum number of persons allowed into the justice facility and courtroom at any time. Good hygiene shall be maintained at all times. Court personnel will use a public address system outside the building to call the names of each person according to the court’s docket.
Latest El Dorado Insider highlights 50 things to do in the city this summer The latest edition of the El Dorado
Insider, the city’s quarterly magazine, is now available.
The Insider experienced some delays due to the large number of event cancellations and postponements over the past several weeks. However, publisher Don Hale says the magazine still serves as a great reminder of all the city has to offer as life returns to normal.
“Our Spring/Summer 2020 Insider explores 50 of the things no resident or visitor should miss in our great city — from summer concerts to great eats,” Hale said. “We hope this edition will encourage everyone who has spent the past two months homebound to look forward to a summertime full of fun in El Dorado.”
The “50 Things to Do In El Dorado” list starts off the count with the Murphy Arts District, which is looking ahead to MusicFest this fall with the recent addition of Snoop Dogg as the headliner, as well Avett Brothers in August and Allman Betts Band in September.
From there, the issue continues to explore the many different events, places and attractions that are unique to El Dorado. Many of the events in the publication are set to occur this summer and fall and it is suggested that readers check with event planners to confirm dates before attending.
Copies of the magazine are available at the El Dorado – Union County Chamber of Commerce and Arkansas Welcome Centers throughout the state. However, with some restrictions still in place, those interested should check with the outlets before visiting. The El Dorado Insider is also available online at eldoradoinsider. com.