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- Mike McNeill’s Diary for Thursday, June 24, 2021: Buildings can’t get out of the way
- Columbia County final divorce decrees through Wednesday, June 23, 2021
- Emerson PurpleHull Pea Festival 7 a.m. Thursday Clue
- Columbia County marriage licenses through Wednesday, June 23, 2021
- South Arkansas bankruptcies by county for the week ended Tuesday, June 22, 2021
News
It somehow escaped our attention that a vehicle ran through the front of the Dixie Mart on West Main Street during the weekend. The convenience store is closed for repairs. We’re running through a mental list of buildings that have been hit by vehicles in recent years. Dairy Queen. Jennifer’…
Final divorce decrees in Columbia County during June 2021. The name listed first is the plaintiff. Most recent decrees are listed first.
Marriage licenses issued in Columbia County in June 2021. The date is the day the license was issued. Most recent licenses are listed first.
South Arkansas bankruptcies by county for the week ended Tuesday, June 22, according to the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Arkansas.
South Arkansas business incorporations by county for the week ended Tuesday, June 22, 2021, according to the Arkansas Secretary of State.
South Arkansas airports will receive part of the $8 billion in grants announced this week by the Federal Aviation Administration.
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 Wednesday. Symbols (+) or (-) mean changes in numbers since Tuesday.
There was no grand prize winner Wednesday night in the national Powerball lottery.
The State of Arkansas has received federal approval to provide additional financial assistance to students who usually get free and reduced school meals but didn’t in 2020-21 because of school closures or remote learning.
Education
After extensive work and funds from a Ready for Life state grant, SAU Tech's new cybersecurity program will begin this fall.
The Little Rock Congregations Study (LRCS) research team at UA Little Rock worked with a team of students from the UA-Clinton School of Public Service to explore how congregations and nonprofits in Little Rock can make an impact on important community issues.
Two departments in the Dale Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences at the University of Arkansas have signed memorandums of understanding with the University of Arkansas-Cossatot Community College, providing more opportunities for students pursuing careers in agriculture.
Louisiana Tech University will partner with LSU Health Shreveport (LSUHS) and Grambling State University (GSU) to establish a regional hub to share SARSCoV-2 genomic data for cases of COVID-19 in north Louisiana.
South Arkansas students have been named to the Chancellor’s and Dean’s Lists for the spring 2021 semester at Arkansas State University in Jonesboro.
An open house will be held at the Welding Academy of South Arkansas from 5-6:30 p.m. Monday, June 21 at 6415 Spellman Road in Camden.
Southern Arkansas University will raise tuition by 3.67 percent for the coming academic year.
South Arkansas Community College in El Dorado has released its Dean’s List for the Spring 2021 semester:
Central Elementary School in Magnolia has released its honor roll for the 4th nine-week grading period and the second semester of the 2020-2021 academic year.
Louisiana Tech University has announced the names of students on its spring quarter President’s and Dean’s Honor lists.
Obituaries
Douglas Wayne Easter was born January 31, 1971, to the late Willie C. and Lois Easter in Atlanta (Columbia County).
Travares Lamon “T-Slim” Kimbell was born in Magnolia on Januar…
Myron Colvin, 32, of Magnolia passed away Tuesday, June 22, 20…
Ervin Burton, 64, of Magnolia passed away Tuesday, June 22, 20…
Rev. George Washington McGraw Jr., a beloved brother, father, …
Claudean “Madea” Anderson was born August 6, 1931, to the pare…
Deborah Elaine Clark, 65, of Stamps passed away Saturday, June…
Dorothy Jeanne Fincher, 92, of Magnolia passed away Tuesday, J…
Entertainment
The 2021 Emerson PurpleHull Pea Treasure has been claimed.
Here are the latest clues for the 2021 Emerson PurpleHull Pea Festival Treasure Hunt. The $250 prize is sponsored by Peoples Bank. The treasure will be in a place accessible by the general public. It is not necessary to dig or damage anything to find the treasure. The festival is Saturday on…
Here are the latest clues for the 2021 Emerson PurpleHull Pea Festival Treasure Hunt. The $250 prize is sponsored by Peoples Bank. The treasure will be in a place accessible by the general public. It is not necessary to dig or damage anything to find the treasure. The festival is Saturday on…
Here are the latest clues for the 2021 Emerson PurpleHull Pea Festival Treasure Hunt. The $250 prize is sponsored by Peoples Bank. The treasure will be in a place accessible by the general public. It is not necessary to dig or damage anything to find the treasure. The festival is Saturday on…
Residents gathered as family on Saturday to commemorate Juneteenth in Columbia County.
Nearly 120 cyclists from the Four States region descended upon downtown Magnolia Saturday morning for the third annual Pedals for Compassion charity bike ride.
Opinion
No one can predict the future, but regarding the COVID-19 pandemic, we may be here – where we’re at now – for a while.
We would like to thank the many organizations that were involved in assisting our family working with Veronica Grace Kyle (Roni) in her time of need. The response was not only unbelievable fast, but the level of compassion displayed was unbelievable.
Arkansans for a Unified Natural State want voters to have a say over several new laws adopted by state legislators during the 2021 legislative session.
Is Arkansas ready to elect an African American and a Democrat as governor? For Chris Jones, the second adjective is as big a challenge to overcome at this point in Arkansas history as the first.
Community
They may be small, but pollinators play a huge role in our daily lives. If it weren’t for the bees, butterflies, bats and birds that tend to wild and agricultural plants, the food supply for humans as well as wildlife would simply stop.
The third annual Pedals for Compassion’s ride benefitting the local domestic violence shelter raised more money than this past year, but organizers Saturday said it was too early to say just how much more.
The U of A Press has announced the forthcoming publication of 11 titles in the fall 2021 season.
The Emerson Volunteer Fire Department is hosting its Fourth Annual Purple Hull Pea Festival Fish Fry from 5:30-7 p.m. Friday, June 25 at the Emerson Fire Department building.
Today is the first day of Summer. magnoliareporter.com has updated its list of local events known to be happening through the end of the calendar year.
Bees, like teenagers, don’t always make the best decisions.
Sports
Construction is under way for Southern Arkansas University’s open air, multipurpose facility.
The Magnolia Boys & Girls Club 8-year-old All Star team took the championship title Saturday in the 2021 Pre-State Baseball Classic at El Dorado.
People interested in chasing an Arkansas alligator on public land and water this fall have until midnight June 30 to put their name in the hat.
With just over 7,000 wild turkeys checked in Arkansas this spring, it’s no secret that hunting was a challenge for many in The Natural State.
As Arkansans plan to enjoy the outdoors during the coming summer months, the Arkansas Department of Health stresses the importance of taking precautions against ticks and mosquitoes and the diseases they can carry.
Correct Craft has announced the development and launch of its “Lake Cleanup Boat” that vacuums waste on the water.
