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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Magnolia Healthcare will sponsor a community coffee from 8-9 a.m. Tuesday, March 24.
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.
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.
Volunteers are needed for the Saturday, March 14 Making Magnolia Blossom Big Splash event.
The Columbia County Library Board meeting is scheduled for 5 p.m. Monday in the library board room.
The 2020 Walk Across Arkansas begins Monday, March 16.
The Arkansas Department of Agriculture is accepting applications for the 2020 Arkansas Century Farm program.
Present and former residents of the Calhoun community have been invited to the annual Calhoun Community Center potluck dinner, 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 3.
Helen Jones Murphy of McNeil will celebrate her 90th birthday with a "come and go" reception at College Hill Baptist Church, 2000 Columbia Road 45, from 1-3 p.m. Saturday.
Central Arkansas Development Council will distribute USDA commodities in Columbia County on Thursday, February 20 and Friday, February 21 in Waldo.
Students at Central Elementary School are again collaborating with the local chapter of Circle of Friends to support the Arkansas Children's Hospital.
Central Arkansas Development Council has announced that crisis assistance applications for the 2020 Winter Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) will be accepted beginning Monday, February 24.
“Ralph Breaks the Internet” will be the feature film that will be shown free to the public at 7 p.m. Saturday at the Magnolia Arts Center.
Leadership Magnolia has announced preliminary plans for its Texas Hold’em Tournament and Casino Night, which will be held the evening of Saturday, February 22 at the Magnolia Arts Center.
Arkansans who are at least 60 years old are invited to serve as delegates to the 22nd Biennial Silver Haired Legislative Session taking place August 26-27.
Non-profit organizations, schools, camps, and government agencies are invited to apply to serve as summer feeding sites in Arkansas through the Summer Food Service Program.
Caregivers for Alzheimer’s victims have been invited to a lunch break and panel discussion at noon Friday, February 14.
The Youth Advisory Council (YAC) has announced its upcoming grant cycle.
Two volunteer groups celebrated Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day with service at Southern Christian Mission in Magnolia.
The nomination period is open for awards that will be presented at the 81st annual Magnolia-Columbia County Chamber of Commerce Membership Banquet.
Applications are being taken in Columbia County for persons who want to become Master Gardeners.
United Community Organization will sponsor its annual African Heritage Extravaganza at 5 p.m. Sunday, February 16.
LifeShare Blood Centers has announced upcoming blood drives.
Applications for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) will be accepted starting Tuesday, January 21.
Phi Zeta Zeta Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., will hosts its annual "A Klassy Affair" on Saturday, February 8.
Harvest Regional Food Bank is returning to Waldo on Wednesday, January 29.
Jessica S. Yarbrough, public defender for Columbia County, will be the keynote speaker at the Columbia County NAACP Freedom Fund Banquet.
The Boys and Girls Club of Magnolia will once again present a Wes Weiser Memorial Scholarship.
The Boys and Girls Club of Magnolia will have a drive-through steak dinner from 5-6:30 p.m. Monday, February 17 at the club.
