D’Auna Kaliece Curry was born at 12:01 p.m. Saturday, July 14, 2018 at Magnolia Regional Medical Center. She weighed 7 pounds, 3 ounces.
Members of Columbia County 4-H assisted with a harvest at a nitrogen evaluation study at the farm of Columbia County Farm Bureau President Burnie Sharp.
The Columbia County Library will have a board meeting at 5 p.m. Monday in the library board room.
Melrose Kathryn Martisek was born at 4:07 p.m. Wednesday, July 11, 2018 at Magnolia Regional Medical Center. She weighed 7 pounds, 10.2 ounces and was 20 inches long.
EmmaSue Marie Elam was born at 2:24 p.m. Wednesday, July 11, 2018 at Magnolia Regional Medical Center. She weighed 7 pounds, 9.8 ounces and was 21 ½ inches long.
An informational meeting will be held Thursday, August 9 for people interested in starting an Extension Homemakers Club.
U.S. Air Force Airman Aaron Helms graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas.
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The Columbia County Master Gardeners held their annual 4-H Youth Garden Contest Awards on July 12.
A community fun activity day will be held at Spirit Led Full Gospel Church, 1355 E. North St., from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, August 4.
Shiloh-Lamartine Baptist Church, 580 Columbia 60E near Waldo, will have a revival.
Two more sessions of the Discovery Day Camp remain at Logoly State Park near McNeil.
Magnolia-area veterans can receive help in applying for Veterans Administration benefits.
The Magnolia Community Awareness Council will have a community picnic from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday at South Side Park.
The Arkansas Agriculture Department and Farm Credit are partnering to provide six $1,000 Homegrown by Heroes academic scholarships to military veterans, currently serving military personnel, and their spouses or children who are pursuing an agricultural or an agricultural-related degree.
Stephanie Stockwell and LaKwesi Young were wed Saturday, July 7, 2018.
An estate sale will be held on Saturday, July 28 and Saturday, August 4 at 202 S. Locust in Waldo, with the proceeds benefitting American Legion Post 3 in Magnolia.
Ryleigh Elise McCoy was born recently at Magnolia Regional Medical Center.
Chrishani La’Lani Malaghia Manning was born at 6:31 p.m. Thursday, July 5, 2018 at Magnolia Regional Medical Center. She weighed 5 pounds, 7.2 ounces and was 20 inches long.
Twins KeNiyan Anita Jones and SaRiyan Grayce Jones were born Monday, July 2, 2018 at Magnolia Regional Medical Center.
Levi Cole Rowland was born at 11:04 a.m. Wednesday, June 27, 2018 at Magnolia Regional Medical Center. He weighed 7 pounds, 8 ounces and was 21 inches long.
The Blue & You Foundation for a Healthier Arkansas recently awarded 205 mini-grants to community projects throughout the state to help Arkansans live healthier lives.
The Albemarle Foundation has pledged $25,000 toward the Boys and Girls Club of Magnolia’s renovation project.
The HEALTH in Columbia County coalition will have its July meeting at noon Wednesday in the Magnolia Regional Medical Center Board Room.
Albemarle Foundation recently granted $15,000 to Compassion’s Foundation of Magnolia for renovations to its facility, including roof repair and electrical upgrades.
Albemarle Foundation recently gave a $1,000 grant to UAMS-South in Magnolia for its “Reach Out and Read Program.”
Columbia County 4-H members attended the Junior and Adventure camps June 25-27 at Ferndale 4-H Center.
David and Jane Hill of Magnolia, will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with a reception from 2-4 p.m. Saturday,
The South Arkansas Women's Network will have its next regular meeting at noon Wednesday, July 11 at Los Tavares restaurant.
A “Hunks in Heels” womanless pageant will be held at 7 p.m. Saturday, July 21 for the benefit of local fire departments and the Lafayette County Fairgrounds.
A retirement reception for Larry Cogburn, executive director of the Central Arkansas Development Council, will be held 1-3 p.m. Thursday, July 26 at the Benton Senior Activity and Wellness Center, 1800 Citizens Drive, Benton.
Magnolia volunteers Hannah Story and Charlene Walthall recently attended a Samaritan’s Purse two-day event in Charlotte, NC, to pack Operation Christmas Child boxes purchased through Build-A-Shoebox online.
Educators and those who provide child care can have access to a convenient, no-cost online resource for professional training through Best Care Connected and Guiding Children Successfully.
Orders are due by 3 p.m. Sunday, July 15 for the next Compassion’s Foundation Summer Salad Series meal.
Ka’More’ Faith Dockery was born at 11:55 a.m. Thursday, June 21, 2018 at Magnolia Regional Medical Center. She weighed 7 pounds, 0.4 ounces.
LifeShare Blood Centers has the following Magnolia drives in July:
Holden Eli Harris was born at 1:06 p.m. Wednesday, June 20, 2018 at Magnolia Regional Medical Center. He weighed 8 pounds, 9 ounces and was 22 inches long.
Tamere Lamar Hardwell was born at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, June 19, 2018 at Magnolia Regional Medical Center. He weighed 5 pounds.
Arkansans are starting to receive new Medicare cards in the mail.
The United Community Organization has named the winners of events held during the Juneteenth Celebration on Saturday at South Side Park.
The Columbia County Library Board will meet at 5 p.m. Monday, June 25 in the board room at the library.
De’Aaron Rashaad Lee Keener was born at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, June 14, 2018 at Magnolia Regional Medical Center. He weighed 7 pounds and was 19.5 inches long.
Nathan Wayne Millican was born at 5:35 p.m. Thursday, June 14, 2018 at Magnolia Regional Medical Center. He weighed 7 pounds, 1.4 ounces and was 21 inches long.
Green tomatoes may not be your first “go-to” when grocery shopping, but don’t count them out, either.
The first general membership meeting for the South Arkansas Heritage Museum will be held from 6-7:30 p.m. Monday, July 2 in the Magnolia Room of the Columbia County Library.
Farmers Bank & Trust Magnolia team has made a $1,000 donation to the Magnolia Junior Charity League’s Backpack Program.
Miss Historic Batesville Claudia Raffo won the title of Miss Arkansas 2018 Saturday night at the 81st Miss Arkansas Scholarship Pageant.
Tae’lor Ann Green was born at 10:25 a.m. Monday, June 4, 2018 at Magnolia Regional Medical Center.
Cambree Cimone Young was born at 7:17 a.m. Saturday, June 2, 2018 at Magnolia Regional Medical Center.
LifeShare Blood Services will hold a blood drive at the Walmart store in Magnolia from 2-7 p.m. Friday.
“Home Safe,” a day camp designed to help prepare children to stay safe at home, will be conducted by the Columbia County Ambulance Service from 1-5 p.m. July 12-13.
Arkansas 4-H is sure to be a topic of conversation during this year’s Miss Arkansas Scholarship Pageant, as one contestant makes the organization central to her platform.
