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Magnolia Utilities has begun its conversion to reader-less water meters.
Columbia County had lottery ticket sales totaling $338,453.50 in October with winnings of $199,275.00 awarded, according to a report released last week by the Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration - Office of the Arkansas Lottery.
Chelsey Teague of Taylor was recently inducted into the Arkansas Purple Circle Club.
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The local ballot has been finalized for the March 2 political party primary election.
The filing deadline is noon Tuesday for people who want to run for elected positions subject to the Monday, March 2 political party primary election.
Here is a wind chill chart provided by the National Weather Service in Shreveport.
High winds associated with an advancing cold front caused many power outages Monday night across South Arkansas.
South Arkansas will soon experience its coldest weather of the fall season.
The coldest weather of the season is heading to South Arkansas.
Part of Columbia County Road 38 will be closed up to two weeks for bridge replacement starting Monday.
Only one bid was received Wednesday for a Columbia County highway project.
The Columbia County Quorum Court Finance Committee will meet at 5 p.m. Thursday in the courtroom at the Columbia County Courthouse.
The Columbia County Sheriff’s Office has asked the public to be on the lookout for a suspicious person.
Charles Beckham announced his candidacy and intention to file Monday as a Republican for the District 12 position in the Arkansas Senate.
The 2020 Arkansas election season is already under way.
Columbia County Justice of the Peace Marjie Blair, who represents the McNeil area on the Quorum Court, has announced that she will not seek re-election.
Several Magnolia businesses and professionals are working with Noelmark Broadcasting to provide trick-or-treat “safe stops” from 3-5 p.m. today – Halloween.
Magnolia’s “Complete Count” committee continues to work toward ensuring an accurate measure of the city’s population during the 2020 Census.
Magnolia property owners will enjoy a slight reduction in their property tax millage following City Council action on Monday.
The Magnolia City Council will meet at 5 p.m. Monday in the City Council Chambers inside the Police-Fire Building.
The Magnolia Regional Medical Center Board of Commissioners will meet at noon Monday in the hospital’s board room.
The City of Magnolia was awarded a $200,000 grant for the rehabilitation of its water system this week as part of a ceremony awarding $8.8 million to 78 Arkansas counties.
Arkansas Lt. Gov. Tim Griffin returned to his hometown Thursday and spoke to the Magnolia Rotary Club, giving the crowd of over 60 attendees insight into his views regarding a number of issues, the major one being how to develop a workforce that is proficient in today’s jobs.
The Finance Committee of the Columbia County Quorum Court plans meetings for 5 p.m. Monday through Wednesday at the Courthouse.
Replacement of three culverts on Arkansas 98 between U.S. 79 north and the Village community will require a temporary road closure between Monday and Thursday, according to Arkansas Department of Transportation officials.
U.S. Rep. Bruce Westerman (R-AR) will be the guest for “Coffee with the Congressman” at 10 a.m. Friday at The Perfect Cup on the Magnolia Square.
A thunderstorm caused damage in the Welcome area early Monday, and brought more rain to Columbia County and South Arkansas.
Circuit Court Judge David Talley heard several cases Thursday in the criminal division of Columbia County Circuit Court and sent some people to prison.
Improvements to Arkansas 344 will require temporary closure of a section of the highway near Lake Columbia, according to Arkansas Department of Transportation officials.
Columbia County Republicans welcome people who want to file as Republican Party candidates during the 2020 election cycle.
The Magnolia Fire Department held its monthly firefighting drill Thursday, burning an vacant house at the intersection of North Height and West North.
A Homer, LA man was killed early Friday when he was struck by a westbound Union Pacific train near the Oak Street crossing in McNeil.
A drilling permit in Union County and six workovers in Columbia County highlight the weekly report from the Arkansas Oil and Gas Commission.
Property tax collections are at 51 percent as of Tuesday, October 8, according to Columbia County Tax Collector Rachel Waller.
Magnolia Regional Medical Center reported Wednesday afternoon that full telephone service had been restored to its facilities.
The Magnolia School District recently was a recipient of an Arkansas Sheriff's Association (ASA) grant award to support the district's annual Red Ribbon Week.
Columbia County has lifted the ban on outdoor burning that has been in effect since September 9.
A strong cold front will push through the entire region late Sunday afternoon into Monday, bringing a chance of showers and thunderstorms.
The Columbia County Quorum Court has only one item of new business on the agenda for its meeting at 5 p.m. Monday at the Courthouse.
Mount Vernon Volunteer Fire Department responded at 11:27 p.m. Friday to a house fire located at 239 Columbia Road 156, west of Waldo and north of U.S. 82.
Rain fell in Columbia County on Thursday – a happening that has been rare enough this summer and early fall to classify as news.
A Magnolia man died Tuesday from injuries sustained in a Ouachita County motorcycle accident.
The Columbia County Sheriff's Office will offer church security and active shooter at 7 p.m. Monday, October 21 in the courtroom of the Justice and Detention Facility on Rawhide Road.
Scammers illegally using the name of Publishers Clearing House are now mailing notices containing checks.
There’s a new scam at work in Columbia County that’s targeting, wait for it -- registered sex offenders.
The City of Magnolia has received a $214,000 federal grant to replace the sand filtration system at the Sterling Lacy Water Treatment Plant.
News happens on weekends.
Electrical service went out in part of West Magnolia on Thursday after a pick-up truck splintered a utility pole on North Height Street.
Mario Danyell Easter, 39, has been formally charged with the August 6 shooting death of Stanley Levon Milner, 32.
Part of Columbia County Road 31 will be closed starting Monday, September 30.
A former Columbia County deputy sheriff drowned Monday morning on Lake Columbia.
