A collision on U.S. 79 in Bearden at 8:47 a.m. Friday killed one driver and injured another. Read more
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- Twitter headlines: Colonial Pipeline attack ... NOLA reforestation ... stolen card pays fines
- Arkansas Mega Millions ticket wins $40,000
- Dorian Pressley recipient of MJCL scholarship
- 6 p.m. Friday COVID-19 local report: Columbia County active cases down to nine
- Severe -- and wet -- weather part of Magnolia's forecast early next week
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There was no grand prize winner Friday night in the national Mega Millions lottery.
COVID-19 statistics as reported by the Arkansas Department of Health on Thursday. Symbols (+) or (-) mean changes in numbers since Wednesday.
Potential exists for severe weather and heavy rain in South Arkansas during the start of the new week.
A collision on U.S. 79 in Bearden at 8:47 a.m. Friday killed one driver and injured another.
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We’ve often intended to make the short trip to Miracle Farms Market near Bodcaw but never managed to get the vehicle pointed that way. So, we decided to make a trip our mission last Saturday. We were delighted with our purchases there. Let’s start with the raw Jersey milk. The last time we’v…
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 …
Louisiana livestock authorities have arrested a Plain Dealing man for cattle rustling.
The board of directors of PotlatchDeltic Corporation has declared a quarterly distribution of 41 cents per share on the company's common stock.
Education
Magnolia High School senior Dorian Pressley was recently awarded a scholarship from members of the Magnolia Junior Charity League (MJCL).
The annual Magnolia School District Art Show continues Friday and Saturday at Panther Arena.
Magnolia High School senior Leila Dadgar is the recipient of the 2021 Mary Brown Florence Scholarship.
Eighth- through 11th grade students at Columbia Christian School competed in the Arkansas Stock Market Game.
Magnolia High School television production instructor Alix Tiegs was recently notified that students in the MHS television production course had received awards in the 2021 A-State Creative Media Competition.
Twenty-three students at Magnolia High School have earned the distinction of being a member of the 2020-2021 Gold Club.
Magnolia High School senior George “Tully” Wilson was named the 2021 recipient of the American History Award presented by the Woodmen of the World.
Southern Arkansas University’s Master of Science in Agriculture program has been ranked fourth in the nation in a recently-issued online report through OnlineSchoolsReport.com.
Nevada High School in Rosston has named 11 seniors who will graduate with honors on Thursday, May 13.
Nine students at Magnolia High School have earned the distinction of being a member of the 2020-21 Platinum Club.
Obituaries
Doug was the type of person who easily brought a smile to your face. Douglas Ray Bryan was born June 29, 1957 to Mary and Harvard Bryan. He passed away peacefully April 21, 2021 at the age of 63 in the loving presence of his wife, Regina; and son, Matt.
Robert Earl White was born March 29, 1948, in Norphlet to Ajor…
Olga Ouida Ward English, 93, of Hot Springs, passed peacefully…
Rosetta Weaver, 75, of Magnolia passed away Wednesday, May 5, …
James Lee “Jody” Moore was born September 10, 1947 in Emerson …
Clifton Ray Brice was born in Magnolia on December 12, 1964 to…
Virginia Smith of Magnolia passed away unexpectedly on Saturda…
Charles Ray Henry was born August 17, 1939 in Emerson to the l…
Entertainment
Hot Springs National Park will re-open the Fordyce Bathhouse Museum and Visitor Center on Tuesday, May 4.
The inaugural May on Main will be from 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturday on the Square in downtown El Dorado.
Most people at the Magnolia Blossom Festival and World Championship Steak Cook-off will enjoy their steaks on curbs, benches or in the shade of the Courthouse.
The Murphy Arts District in El Dorado has announced their 2021 MAD Movie Monday lineup scheduled for June 7-August 9.
A few spaces are left for children ages 5-8 in the Magnolia Arts Center’s “Heart for the Arts” Creation Station event, 1-3:30 p.m. Saturday, May 8.
Pure and mixed breeds of dogs are welcome at the 2021 Magnolia Blossom Festival K-9 Fun Show.
Opinion
Arkansas Secretary of Health Jose Romero Tuesday acknowledged what has become obvious: We won’t reach “herd immunity” with COVID-19 any time soon, so the focus should be immunizing as many people as possible.
Sen. Jim Hendren, I-Gravette, has finished his first legislative session as the state’s only independent legislator, so now he can focus on the organization he’s building, Common Ground Arkansas – and on deciding whether to run for governor.
Law enforcement officers in Arkansas will be trained annually in their duty to intervene when they see another officer using excessive force. The bill was signed into law the same day a jury convicted police officer Derek Chauvin for the killing of George Floyd. It didn’t get as much attenti…
Awhile back a friend of mine told me about buying a cow at auction.
Community
Magnolia High School senior Dorian Pressley was recently awarded a scholarship from members of the Magnolia Junior Charity League (MJCL).
Two community groups have combined to help low-income residents in Waldo and Magnolia with grants to help pay utility bills.
Families worried about having enough food during the COVID-19 pandemic are at three times the risk of experiencing anxiety or depression than those that have lost jobs, according to research by three Arkansas agricultural economists.
Karsen Josiah Rollins was born Friday, April 30, 2021 at Magnolia Regional Medical Center. He weighed 6 pounds, 8.6 ounces.
Ashaadrick Jaleel Demonte Gantt Jr. was born Friday, April 30, 2021 at Magnolia Regional Medical Center. He weighed 6 pounds, 12.2 ounces.
The Calhoun Community Club will have its annual meeting at 6 p.m. Tuesday, May 11 at the historic Harvey C. Couch School, 2385 Columbia Road 11E.
Sports
Padraic McMeel, director of Athletics at the University of Arkansas-Monticello, will resign effective July 1.
The football coach of a key Magnolia Panthers rival is leaving Pulaski Academy for a South Carolina college.
South Arkansas Community College is making plans for its annual Outdoor Expo, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, September 11 at the El Dorado Conference Center.
The Southern Arkansas football team has released its 2021 schedule.
Southern Arkansas employed the long ball Saturday, three by seniors playing their final regular season home game, in its Great American Conference series finale with Arkansas-Monticello as three seniors left the yard in the 8-4 win.
Southern Arkansas softball honored seniors before the double-header on Saturday.
