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One student killed, another injured in on campus shooting at SAU A shooting occurred earlier this morning in the Donald W. Reynolds Center parking lot at Southern Arkansas University. by Rhett Gentry

Biden calls for nationwide mask mandate Joe Biden is calling for a nationwide protective mask mandate, citing health experts’ predictions that it could save 40,000 lives from coronavirus over the next three months. by Associated Press 5 hrs. ago

Portland protest clashes re-emerge near U.S. courthouse Protesters and police clashed in downtown Portland in a demonstration that lasted into the predawn hours of Thursday, with some in the crowd setting a fire and exploding commercial-grade fireworks outside a federal courthouse that’s been a target in months of conflict for Oregon’s largest city. by The Associated Press 5 hrs. ago

‘A TOTAL LOSS’ Sumac Mart in Smackover burns down Smackover Police Chief Michael Fife described the Sumac Mart as a “total loss” around 10:30 p.m. Wednesday, after he returned home from the scene, where the fire had finally been extinguished about a half hour earlier after an estimated three and a half hours of continuous burning. by Caitlan Butler. El Dorado News-Times 5 hrs. ago

Superintendent’s Report details information on virtual classrooms, food services plans Over 850 students in the Magnolia School District will be continuing their education through virtual schooling during the 2020-2021 academic year, MSD Superintendent John Ward reported to the School Board Monday. by Rhett Gentry 5 hrs. ago

Local News

Coaches, superintendent recognized at August school board meeting Coaches Kathleen Dingman and Ben Lindsey were recognized during August’s School Board meeting for Coach-of-the-Year awards in their respective sports. by Rhett Gentry

Sports

Baseball teams try to adapt, find safe options on road trips Gone for now are the days of baseball players, often dirt-stained and still in uniform, gathering in the clubhouse to scarf down a late night meal before heading their separate ways until doing it all again some 24 hours later. by JANIE McCAULEY AP Baseball Writer

AAA says it still has plans to play sports this fall The Arkansas Activities Association announced Tuesday that it still plans to play its fall sports season on time.

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Obituaries

Obituaries for June 7, 2020 JAMES MITCHELL James Randall Mitchell passed away unexpectedly July 3, 2020 at Baptist Health in Little Rock, Arkansas.

Obits, 06-17-20 Wendy Sue Smith Stinson, 66, died suddenly Thursday, June 11, 2020.

Lifestyle

CHURCH BRIEFS To submit your group event to our church briefs calendar, bring information by the Banner-News office at 130 S. Washington Ave.; mail it to P.O. Box 100, Magnolia, AR 71754-0100; email it to [email protected]; fax it to 870-234-2551; or call 870-234-5130. Events will appear as space allows. by Banner-News

COMING EVENTS To submit your group event to our church briefs calendar, bring information by the Banner-News office at 130 S. Washington Ave.; mail it to P.O. Box 100, Magnolia, AR 71754-0100; email it to [email protected]; fax it to 870-234-2551; or call 870-234-5130. Events will appear as space allows. by Banner-News