If you’ve been looking for a good reason to start working off that “quarantine 15” or cure winter’s cabin fever, registration is open for the spring 2021 edition of Walk Across Arkansas.
The Arkansas State Highway Commission has opened the application period for its Arkansas Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) and the Arkansas Recreational Trails Program (RTP).
The Rotary Club of Magnolia, in conjunction with the Magnolia Lions Club, has donated $2,300 to the Magnolia Public Schools for the purchase of new hearing and vision screening machines at the Freshman Academy.
The Columbia County Conservation District will have a drive-through tree give-away starting at 8 a.m. Saturday.
The Keep Arkansas Beautiful Commission (KAB) has launched registration for its annual spring cleanup, the Keep America Beautiful Great American Cleanup in Arkansas.
Changes are being made to the 2021 Magnolia-Columbia County Chamber of Commerce Banquet.
The Magnolia Lions Club and Rotary Club of Magnolia have joined to purchase sight and hearing screening equipment for the Freshman Academy at Magnolia High School.
The Walkerville Water System, Walkerville Fire Department and the Walkerville Fire District will hold their annual meetings at 7 p.m. Monday, February 1 at the Walkerville Cumberland Presbyterian Church.
Raising money for the Boys & Girls Club is the goal of a fundraising project by the 2020 Provisional Class of the Magnolia Junior Charity League.
Jane Hammond recently presented a copy of her book, “Mount Vernon: Yesteryear and Beyond” to the genealogy department of Columbia County Library.
As COVID-19 vaccine distribution begins, the Arkansas Senior Medicare Patrol has shared warnings from federal agencies about several emerging fraud schemes related to COVID-19 vaccines.
Harvest Regional Food Bank is returning to Lafayette County with its TEFAP USDA Commodity Mobile Pantry.
Harvest Regional Food Bank is returning to Columbia County with its TEFAP USDA Commodity Mobile Pantry.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME) scams have been going around for years, warns the Area Agency on Aging.
Magnolia Junior Charity League has received a $3,000 partnership from the Farmers Bank & Trust.
Members of Taylor FFA and the Taylor FFA Alumni recently collected wheeled toys and monetary donations for the Citizens for Taylor's Crews N For Kids Bike Drive.
Despite the challenges posed by the worldwide pandemic, Southern Arkansas University continues to engage its service area with holiday traditions aimed at reaching the neediest in the community.
Bird-watching enthusiasts across the nation will be keeping their eyes to the skies from December 14-January 5.
The Boys & Girls Club of Magnolia will host a Christmas “pop-up” shopping experience from 12:30-5 p.m. Sunday, December 13 at the club, 1600 Hollensworth.
Magnolia Junior Charity League has recognized Bodcaw Bank as a Platinum Presenting Partner for the 2020-2021 Backpack program sponsored by MJCL.
A campaign to collect new teddy bears and other stuffed animals for patients at Arkansas Children’s Hospital is under way in Magnolia.
The Cooperative Extension Service has a new health specialist who will oversee several high-profile outreach efforts to improve the health and fitness of Arkansans.
Arkansas Children’s Foundation has announced the suspension of Circle of Friends volunteer chapters and their community-based fundraising through December 31, 2021.
The Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8124 Auxiliary of Taylor has named its Voice of Democracy and Patriot's Pen essay contest winners.
Magnolia-area senior citizens may receive a free Thanksgiving plate meal from 2-4 p.m. Friday.
A four-hour workshop on Tuesday, November 17 in Magnolia will provide vital information to family caregivers of people living with Alzheimer’s/dementia.
The Columbia County Community Foundation will not hold the Annual Hunger Run this Thanksgiving. The run has raised money to support local non-profit corporations that fight hunger in the community.
Local artist Dr. Moises Menendez has presented the South Arkansas Heritage Museum with an original pastel portrait of Dr. Henry Alvan Longino.
Caregivers in Alzheimer’s and dementia families are invited to a “Lunch & Learn” program, “Making Holiday Memories,” at noon Friday in the Fellowship Hall of First Presbyterian Church, 1417 N. Jackson.
The LifeShare Blood Center bus will be at the Columbia County Justice and Detention Facility from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, December 3.
Concrete Rose Dance Company of Magnolia took part in a majorette competition in Benton against teams from three states.
Donations of homemade cloth or purchased masks for Arkansas Children’s Hospital patients and family continue to be accepted by Circle of Friends.
For the past several years, the Rotary Club of Magnolia has presented dictionaries to third grade students in the Magnolia School District.
The Arkansas Farm Bureau has announced a commitment of $300,000 to the FFA and 4-H over the next five years to support the development of new facilities and the growth of the youth leadership programs.
The Rotary Club of Magnolia will soon engage in its 5th annual holiday wreath sale.
The eighth annual Light for the Fight will be observed at Southern Arkansas University during the month of October, including a virtual lighting ceremony today at Blanchard Hall.
Harvest Regional Food Bank is returning to Lafayette County with its TEFAP USDA Commodity Mobile Pantry.
The Columbia County Animal Protection Society is having an open house 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, October 24 at its Second Chances thrift store on East Main.
A history of the Mount Vernon community of western Columbia County will soon be available in hardcover and paperback.
Compassion's Foundation will kick off Domestic Violence Awareness Month on Friday with “Paint the Town Purple.”
Union Pacific Railroad’s Community Ties Giving Program awarded $10.2 million in local grants to more than 930 nonprofit organizations across its 23-state system.
Columbia County’s drive-through flu vaccination clinic will be 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Columbia County Health Unit, 207 S. Jefferson in Magnolia.
A retirement celebration for Boys & Girls Club of Magnolia director David Smith will be held 3-5 p.m. Friday at the club.
Registration continues for the annual “Walk Across Arkansas” exercise program.
A free family caregiver workshop for people dealing with dementia will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday at First Presbyterian Church, 1417 N. Jackson in Magnolia.
The basics of trusts, transfer of property, wills and other estate planning tools will be offered in a virtual three-part workshop by the Cooperative Extension Service.
Arnold-Baker Chevrolet recently presented Compassion’s Foundation with the keys to a van, as well as a $500 contribution.
LifeShare Blood Centers has issued a rare emergency appeal for blood donations in South Arkansas.
The Columbia County Animal Protection Society fundraiser “Going to the Dogs,” held on August 8, brought in $8,000 for the animal shelter according to Troy Alphin, CCAPS board president.
The Magnolia Chapter of the Brother’s Keepers Motorcycle Club made a $1,000 donation to the Columbia County Junior Livestock Sale.
Customer demand for local food, particularly that supplied through local vendors, farmers and farmers’ markets, has increased during the COVID-19 pandemic, local experts said last week.
