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Julie Dixon, charged with terroristic threatening in the first degree, a felony, got a chance to recover from drug abuse in Judge David Talley’s 13th Judicial District Court on Thursday.
Farley Taylor was told Thursday in Columbia County Circuit Court that he was charged with theft of property from Santiago’s Mexican Restaurant, and told he would face charges of terroristic threatening first degree and domestic battery third degree on the January 20 court date.
Family members and authorities in Ouachita County are trying to locate a man who has been missing since Monday, November 15.
How many of you got a letter/notice about the 125-foot cell tower being built on "Pittman Properties Limited" owned property on/off East Columbia St.?
Resolute Forest Products has added more than 160 new jobs in Arkansas over the past two years, and is completing a $28 million capital investment in its El Dorado and Glenwood sawmills.
Recent arrests made by the Magnolia Police Department. Many, but not all, these arrests have previously been listed in our daily report Columbia County Justice and Detention Facility bookings and releases.
There was no grand prize winner Monday in the national Powerball lottery.
The following people have recently been booked into the custody of the Columbia County Justice and Detention Facility on Rawhide Road in Magnolia. All of the following people are presumed innocent until found guilty in a court of law. Not listed are people serving brief commitments or state …
COVID-19 statistics as reported by the Arkansas Department of Health on Monday. Symbols (+) or (-) mean changes in numbers since Sunday.
It was the type of news we hoped South Arkansas could avoid, but which was probably inevitable. Chronic wasting disease has made it to South Arkansas. CLICK HERE to see our article from Friday. There are many important things to remember. CWD cannot be transmitted from deer to humans. Howeve…
Education
The Arkansas Tech Faculty Senate voted as a bloc to affirm the faculty voice of no-confidence in President Dr. Robin Bowen's leadership on December 1.
Lafayette County Elementary School has named its Students of the Month for
Arkansas Farm Bureau has recognized Kristyn Sheets of Magnet Cove High School in Hot Spring County as its Outstanding Ag Educator.
The South Central Telehealth Resource Center at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) is opening five satellite training centers in Arkansas and Tennessee.
Fall commencement ceremonies will be held at Henderson State University on Friday, December 10, with about 250 undergraduate and graduate students receiving their degrees.
Nevada High School’s Junior National Honor Society organized a canned food drive for Harvest Regional Food Bank during the weeks leading up to Thanksgiving.
The Red/White Concert Series for the holiday season has been announced by Magnolia Public Schools.
Andrew Woolfley of Waldo, was recently initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation's oldest and most selective all-discipline collegiate honor society.
FAYETTEVILLE – Biomedical engineering professor Kyle Quinn has received a four-year, $1.6 million grant from the National Institutes of Health to develop non-invasive, real-time “optical biopsies” of chronic skin wounds.
Gov. Asa Hutchinson presented the Ouachita Baptist University Department of Nursing with the 2021 Governor’s Quality Award earlier this semester during a banquet hosted by the Arkansas Institute for Performance Excellence (AIPE), award sponsors, in the Grand Ballroom of the Marriott Hotel in…
Obituaries
Rosie Lee Fields-Kearney of Dallas, formerly of Emerson, passed away Saturday, December 4, 2021 at Methodist Hospital in Dallas.
Jean M. Johnson, 93, of Waldo passed away Saturday, December 4…
Mary Sue Cheatham was born July 11, 1961, to the late Earline …
Saralynn Dudney Beasley passed away on November 26, 2021 in Fo…
Victor “Cool Daddy” White, 71, of Stamps passed away Thursday,…
Lonnie Garland, 65, of Magnolia died Wednesday, December 1, 20…
Ashley McEachern Waller, 36, of Emerson passed away Thursday, …
Allen Vann, 79, of Magnolia passed away Monday, November 29, 2…
Entertainment
CLICK THE VIDEO PLAYER to see the Magnolia-Columbia County Chamber of Commerce Christmas Parade, Thursday, December 2, 2021.
The 2nd Annual Let It Glow Contest and Columbia County Tour of Lights will soon be under way.
The Magnolia Arts Center production of “Elf Jr., the Musical” begins Wednesday night.
Southern Arkansas University’s annual Celebration of Lights on Thursday will offer plenty of holiday cheer with train rides, festive food, photos with Santa, and a special presentation of “The Polar Express.”
Tuesday is the deadline to enter the 2021 Magnolia-Columbia County Chamber of Commerce Christmas Parade.
No special activities are planned at Logoly State Park for the day after Thanksgiving, but the park reminds the public that it is available as a family-friendly alternative to “Black Friday” shopping.
Opinion
How many of you got a letter/notice about the 125-foot cell tower being built on "Pittman Properties Limited" owned property on/off East Columbia St.?
Perhaps unsurprisingly, most magnoliareporter.com readers say they look forward to Christmas.
We finally know what Arkansas’ new legislative districts will look like, so now potential candidates know better whether they should jump in the race or walk away.
magnoliareporter.com readers are almost evenly split between people who feel much older or much younger than their physical age.
Community
Strawberry growers across the country will have two opportunities to learn more about keeping their farms safe and free of microbial contamination through free online training hosted by the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture and Clemson University.
James A. England operated a sign and billboard company in Magnolia from 1917-1919. This original certificate states he was a member of the Arkansas Poster Advertising Association in 1918.
With end-of-the-year shopping in full force, personal finance experts are warning against overspending and starting the new year in debt.
The American Legion Post on Legion Drive in Magnolia is starting a food pantry for needy persons.
The Cooperative Extension Service is looking to help the next generation of extension agents get a running start toward a new career that’s focused on helping others.
In the late winter and spring of 2021 we experienced two severe cold events in Arkansas that had the potential to impact fruit crops. The first event was arctic air that moved into the state during the week of February 14, when low temperatures of to -20℉ to 0℉ occurred on February 16.
Sports
The Great American Conference has announced the fourth Women’s and Men’s Basketball Players of the Week for the 2021-22 season. Ouachita’s Aspen Thornton claimed the Women’s honor and Southeastern Oklahoma State’s Ante Brzovic earned the Men’s accolade.
Magnolia won two basketball games this weekend at the Red River Hoopfest at Texas High in TEXarkana.
Henderson State’s Ryan Boyce drilled a 3-pointer at the buzzer on Saturday afternoon to lift the Reddies to a dramatic 65-62 road victory over Southern Arkansas in Magnolia.
Daulton Hatley picked up the Farmers Bank and Trust Live United Bowl MVP Award as Southeastern Oklahoma beat Emporia State 37-34 in TexARKana.
Southern Arkansas senior forward Devante Brooks delivered the 32nd double-double effort of his career with 21 points and 10 rebounds, leading the Muleriders to an 80-62 win Thursday in Searcy against Harding.
Southern Arkansas women scored 90 points on Thursday against Harding, but lost their Great American Conference opener against the Bisons, 93-90.
