Nation Lamar Alexander was born at 12:36 p.m. Thursday, April 2, 2020 at Magnolia Regional Medical Center. He weighed 7 pounds, 4 ounces and was 20 inches long.
The Social Security Administration will not suspend or discontinue payments due to the COVID-19 virus.
First Presbyterian Church of Magnolia will present its Palm Sunday service today through the church’s Facebook page.
Churches that are members of the Columbia District Association have been urged to cease meeting until further notice due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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The COVID-19 public health emergency can be a tough time for those with limited food dollars. Some are now in situation where their income has been drastically reduced.
Cierra Biddle-Doughton was born to the late La Cora Biddle and Courtland Doughton on Monday, March 20, 2020 at Magnolia Regional Medical Center.
A University of Arkansas-Monticello professor thinks he's discovered a fruity treasure in Southeast Arkansas in the form of a rare tomato plant.
There seems to be a competition on right now: Who will have the prettiest yard once the coronavirus pandemic is over?
Gardeners looking for an easy-to-grow addition to their gardens might consider soybeans.
Despite national news of pet adoptions going up during the COVID-19 pandemic as people struggle with the new normal of isolation, local adoptions have not increased.
Compassion's Foundation’s Domestic Violence Shelter in Magnolia will continue to keep doors open for victims and their children during the public health emergency.
Although the Columbia County Library has been and remains closed to the public due to the COVID-19 emergency, staff is working on various projects.
The CALL of Columbia County, a support organization for foster families, has suggested things the public can do to help during the COVID-19 emergency.
The Rotary Club of Magnolia has decided to suspend its weekly Thursday meetings through the month of April.
Greer’s Chapel United Methodist Church will host an online service on its Facebook page starting at 10 a.m. Sunday.
Harvest Regional Food Bank is returning to Columbia County with its TEFAP USDA Commodity Mobile Pantry.
The Columbia County Conservation District has closed its office to the public due to the public health emergency.
Some people are concerned that pets can catch or spread the novel coronavirus, or COVID-19. To this point, research has shown no evidence that pets can spread the disease to other animals or to humans, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Protection and other human and animal hea…
Ava Jayne Ward was born at 3:30 a.m. Monday, March 16, 2020 at Magnolia Regional Medical Center. She weighed 5 pounds, 7.7 ounces and was 19 inches long.
There’s a sure way to know if strawberry plants are getting enough nitrogen and other nutrients to produce a good crop, and that’s by testing the leaves and stems.
Paper towels are not proper substitutes for toilet paper.
Amari Deshawn Webb was born Friday, March 13, 2020 at Magnolia Regional Medical Center. He weighed 6 pounds and 9 ounces.
The Arkansas Community Foundation has created the COVID-19 Relief Fund.
A blood drive will be held at Magnolia Regional Medical Center from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday, March 26.
The Magnolia Regional Medical Center Foundation has cancelled its 2020 Kentucky Derby party scheduled for Saturday, May 2.
Churches in the Magnolia area have varied plans for Sunday services during the COVID-19 public health emergency.
LifeShare Blood Centers is mounting an emergency appeal for blood with two blood drives in Magnolia.
The weekly meeting of the Rotary Club of Magnolia has been canceled through the month of March.
James and Ashton Dixon of Magnolia were recently featured in a segment on RFD-TV.
Youth revival services planned this week at Macedonia Baptist Church in McNeil have been cancelled.
The Columbia County Library has closed to the public and all library programs have been cancelled due to the COVID-19 public health emergency.
The First Baptist Church of McNeil homecoming scheduled for Sunday, March 22 has been postponed.
Greers Chapel United Methodist Church has cancelled its Tuesday, March 31 Laundry Love night at Main Street Laundry.
Taylen Demon Turner was born at 11:15 a.m. Wednesday, March 11, 2020 at Magnolia Regional Medical Center. He weighed 6 pounds, 15 ounces and was 22 inches long.
The annual Columbia County Rabies Clinic set for Saturday, March 21, has been cancelled.
The Columbia/Lafayette County Unit of the Arkansas Retired Teachers Association has cancelled its 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 18 meeting.
Central Baptist Church of Magnolia has issued a statement regarding its plans for dealing with the coronavirus situation.
The St. Matthew Missionary Baptist Church on Columbia County Road 62 West in McNeil will have its Musician Appreciation Musical at 6 p.m. Saturday, March 13.
Magnolia Healthcare will sponsor a community coffee from 8-9 a.m. Tuesday, March 24.
Macedonia Baptist Church in McNeil will hold youth and revival events Saturday through Friday.
Free Union Missionary Baptist Church has cancelled the 60th church anniversary it had planned for Sunday, March 22.
Expectant mothers, or mothers with newborns are invited to learn about Arkansas Medicaid benefits during a meeting at 10:30 a.m. today at the SAU Tech Adult Education Center, 104 Harvey Couch Boulevard in Magnolia.
Carson Beeching was crowned Miss Southern Arkansas University 2020 on Saturday night at Harton Theatre.
Columbia County Relay for Life will host “Dancing With the Stars” starting at 6:30 p.m. Friday, April 24 at Union Street Station.
Physiques of made a $1,200 donation to Circle of Friends from a fundraiser the gym held in December.
The Magnolia Lions Club will have a hot link fundraiser from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday, with pickup at the C.W. Easter Community Center in Waldo.
Paislee Neveah Arica Pace was born at 11:33 a.m. Monday, February 24, 2020 at Magnolia Regional Medical Center. She weighed 6 pounds, 4.6 ounces and was 18 inches long.
The South Arkansas While We're Waiting support group invites parents who have lost a child at any age to join in a time of encouragement, fellowship, and prayer with other parents.
The Arkansas Attorney General’s Office has announced mobile office locations for March.
Awards presented Thursday at the annual Magnolia-Columbia County Chamber of Commerce Banquet, held at First United Methodist Church.
Unity Methodist Church, U.S. 371 South, will hold a benefit for Shaun Dodson and David Brazzel starting at 4:30 p.m. Saturday.
