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Final divorce decrees in Columbia County during January 2019. The name listed first is the plaintiff. Most recent decrees are listed first.
Marriage licenses issued in Columbia County in January 2019. The date is the day the license was issued. Most recent licenses are listed first.
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 …
Scattered reports of storm-related damage were made in Columbia County after a fast-moving storm system blew through Columbia County about 3 a.m. Saturday.
There was no grand prize winner of Friday’s Mega Millions lottery.
We welcome as a temporary advertiser Jennifer Pinson, who is the co-owner of the former Peace Builders Supply at 311 N. Vine. The owners will have an open house at the building from 2-4 p.m. Saturday, February 9. They welcome potential buyers to come and take a good look. It has two big ware…
Stars Cinema in El Dorado is warning parents against leaving unsupervised children at the motion picture theater.
magnoliareporter.com readers like the idea of an Amtrak passenger train running through North Louisiana.
HOPE -- The Hope-Hempstead County Chamber of Commerce announced Wednesday details of its upcoming annual meeting and banquet featuring former President Bill Clinton.
Education
Emerson High School has released its honor roll for the second nine-week grading period and first semester of the 2018-2019 academic year.
Magnolia Junior High School has released its honor roll for the second nine-week grading period of the 2018-2019 academic year.
The Magnolia Junior Charity League recently made a $5,000 contribution to the Magnolia High School choir program.
LEWISVILLE -- Lafayette County Elementary School recently held its 2nd annual "Cookies with Cops" program in 3rd grade classes.
East Side Elementary School in Magnolia has released its honor roll for the second nine-week grading period of the 2018-2019 academic year.
Henderson State University will honor six outstanding Henderson graduates at the Alumni Awards Banquet on February 2.
Magnolia High School Student Council President Olivia Reeves read a statement acknowledging Magnolia School Board members during Monday’s monthly board meeting.
The Southern Arkansas University 24th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Memorial March and Ceremony is scheduled to begin at 5 p.m. Monday.
The Arkansas Agriculture Department (AAD) and Farm Credit are partnering to provide eight, $1,000 Homegrown by Heroes academic scholarships to military veterans and active military personnel, and their spouses, children or grandchildren who are pursuing a degree in agriculture.
This week is Poetry Week at Magnolia Junior High School.
Obituaries
Larry Boyd, 75, of Magnolia, formerly of Falcon, died Thursday, January 17, 2019 at his residence.
Helen Stovall, 98, died Thursday, December 27, 2018 at Oak Cre…
Samuel David Goodman, known as “Sam,” passed away on January 1…
Roy Lee Thompson, 75, of Stamps passed away Sunday, January 6,…
Christopher D. “Coach Chris” Strahan, 34, of Magnolia passed a…
Bessie Elliott died Saturday, January 5, 2019 at Downey Retire…
Odessa Young Scott Gary
Glenda Faye Beasley, 74, of Magnolia passed away Monday, Janua…
Entertainment
Magnolia Arts Music Night, presenting Josh Matheny, Mae Estes, Kenny Foster, and Autumn McEntire, still has tickets available for the Thursday, January 17 performance.
ARKADELPHIA -- Ouachita Baptist University will host Christian recording artist Allen Asbury for a concert at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, January 29 in Jones Performing Arts Center.
EL DORADO -- The South Arkansas Arts Center has scheduled two adult art classes for January 2019.
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Magnolia native April Doss, a 2000 graduate of Magnolia High School, has published her first book, “An Undefying Line.”
EL DORADO -- The South Arkansas Arts Center will host a pre-audition party for "Annie, KIDS" from 5-6 p.m. Thursday.
Opinion
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Community
Nila La’Nea Cooper was born at 3:56 p.m. Tuesday, January 15, 2019 at Magnolia Regional Medical Center. She weighed 6 pounds, 8.8 ounces and was 21 inches long.
Magnolia Regional Medical Center offers childbirth classes for expectant mothers. Classes cover an array of information including what mothers may expect during their stay, the labor process, tips for newborn care, breastfeeding, and safe sleep.
Columbia County Master Gardeners will present their annual Garden Thyme seminar from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, January 26 at Calvary Baptist Church, 80 U.S. 79.
Violin virtuoso Jaime Jorge will present a concert of Christian music at Garrett Memorial Baptist Church in Hope at 6 p.m. Sunday, January 27.
Sports
Turkey season may open at the beginning of April, but now is the time to begin planning for a successful season.
MONTICELLO – Southern Arkansas moved into sole possession of first place in Great American Conference basketball on Thursday, beating Arkansas-Monticello 74-70.
MONTICELLO – Southern Arkansas women snapped an 11-game losing streak on Thursday in a 62-56 contest against Arkansas-Monticello.
The fifth-annual Mulerider Club Spring Supper Fundraiser will be 6 p.m. Tuesday, January 29 inside the Grand Hall of the Reynolds Center at Southern Arkansas University.
Soccer registration is under way at the Boys & Girls Club of Magnolia through January 31.
Following a season that resulted in the program’s second trip to the NCAA Division II National Championships in the past three seasons, Southern Arkansas will enter the 2019 softball season as the favorite in the Great American Conference following a vote of the league’s 12 head coaches.
