A $1,000 reward has been posted for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for shooting Mike Hall’s dog, JoJo, on Friday, March 27 in the area of Columbia Road 29.
Scattered thunderstorms will increase in coverage, becoming widespread Friday and continuing through much of Saturday.
WCA, which collects solid waste in Columbia County, has made changes in its pick-up procedures due to the COVID-19 public health emergency.
Columbia County had lottery ticket sales totaling $346,476.00 in February with winnings of $220,808.00 awarded, according to a report released March 10 by the Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration - Office of the Arkansas Lottery.
Effective immediately, all patients and visitors to Magnolia Regional Medical Center must enter through the Emergency Room entrance.
Recent arrests made by the Magnolia Police Department. Many, but not all, of these arrests have previously been listed in our daily report of Columbia County Justice and Detention Facility bookings and releases.
The Arkansas Department of Health recommends self-home quarantine for 14 days for all travelers from the states of New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut, as well as those returning from New Orleans and all international locations.
Among local businesses recently responding to LifeShare Blood Service’s emergency appeal for blood was the staff of Chambliss & Davis Family Practice, including, left to right, Julie Rowe, Robin Taylor, Lynn Wilkerson, APN, Dr. Ked Davis, Shannon Owen, Dr. James Chambliss and Ashley Campbell.
Magnolia Regional Medical Center recognizes the critical times ahead, but is preparing for whatever it must do when the full force of the COVID-19 pandemic strikes South Arkansas.
No charges have been filed in a fatal Columbia County shooting that was reported on Monday afternoon.
Recent arrests made by the Magnolia Police Department. Many, but not all, of these arrests have previously been listed in our daily report of Columbia County Justice and Detention Facility bookings and releases.
LifeShare Blood Centers will collect blood through 6 p.m. today at the Magnolia Regional Medical Center parking lot.
Dozens of Columbia County residents await test results to learn if they carry the COVID-19 virus.
Although Arkansas has officially banned gatherings of 10 or more people due to the COVID-19 public health emergency, there may be Magnolia residents ignoring the order.
Arkansas has officially banned gatherings of 10 or more people due to the COVID-19 public health emergency.
Screening and testing for the COVID-19 virus will continue at the Columbia County Fairgrounds until 4 p.m. Thursday.
Bears are prowling Columbia County. Stuffed bears. Pictures of bears. Bruins of all descriptions.
Magnolia police are investigating a shooting that took place at the dead end of Beene Street about 5 p.m. Tuesday.
The Columbia County Sheriff’s Office has received numerous complaints from the Emerson area of a white Ford Mustang with black stripes on the hood and blue lights in the grill.
The City of Magnolia has closed all city parks until further notice.
TexARKana police have arrested a Magnolia man in connection with a fatal shooting last month.
Columbia County Courthouse and County Annex offices will be available to the public by appointment only until further notice.
CLICK THE LINKS to watch a press conference held at Magnolia City Hall on Tuesday, March 24, 2020 about the COVID-19 virus in Columbia County.
Mike McNeill
Columbia County’s first large-scale screening for the COVID-19 virus will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday at the Columbia County Fairgrounds.
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There have been no deaths from the COVID-19 virus at Magnolia Regional Medical Center.
The COVID-19 virus in Columbia County will be the focus of a press conference that will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday.
Mike McNeill
Work should start in the next two-to-four weeks on a street overlay project in Emerson.
Herbicide application on Lake Columbia is scheduled for the week of March 30.
Columbia and Union counties both have their first confirmed cases of the COVID-19 virus.
A Magnolia man died early Sunday in a single-vehicle accident on U.S. 79 south of Magnolia.
The Magnolia Regional Medical Center Board of Commissioners will meet at noon Monday.
Are you suffering from the COVID-19 virus, or is it flu, allergies or the common cold?
Gov. Asa Hutchison warned Arkansans on Saturday that it could be almost two months before the COVID-19 virus peaks in the state.
Mike McNeill
Magnolia residents found certain consumer goods in short supply Friday as the nation plunged into a second weekend of a public health emergency due to the spreading COVID-19 virus.
A man with ties to Magnolia was shot and killed Thursday afternoon in TEXarkana.
Magnolia Regional Medical Center has announced several policy changes as it responds to the COVID-19 public health emergency.
Arkansas public schools will remain closed through Friday, April 20 as Gov. Asa Hutchinson announced stern new measures to slow the spread of the COVID-19 virus.
A community forum about the COVID-19 public health emergency will be presented by Central Baptist Church of Magnolia at 6 p.m. Wednesday.
A late update: Columbia County Circuit Court for Thursday has been cancelled.
Creation of a leave policy for county employees who may go into quarantine due to COVID-19 will be taken up Tuesday by the Columbia County Quorum Court.
Until further notice, local visitation with prisoners at the Columbia County Justice and Detention Facility in Magnolia has been closed.
Video News Report for Sunday, March 15. Mike McNeill reporting. An officer-involved shooting near Hope, reduced operating hours at Walmart stores, and concerns of medical professionals about a stampede of patients due to COVID-19 are among today’s stories. See more details at magnoliareporter.com
magnoliareporter.com wants to help South Arkansas cope with the COVID-19 situation. The inaugural part of our plan is to serve as a platform to help our readers assist each other.
Video News Report for Saturday, March 14. Mike McNeill reporting. The coronavirus dominates today’s news. See more details at magnoliareporter.com
Magnolia Regional Medical Center will start limiting access to the hospital starting on Monday.
Magnolia Regional Medical Center said Thursday night that there are no presumed or confirmed cases of the COVID-19, or coronavirus, in Magnolia.
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