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Local organization proposes $1 per pack cigarette tax within county A Magnolia-based nonprofit has proposed levying a $1 cigarette tax for every pack sold within the county. by J.D. Bailey, Banner-News 1 day ago
Magnolia student named Photojournalist of the Year Magnolia High student Keyvonnie Nelson was named Photojournalist of the Year at the annual meeting of the Arkansas Scholastic Press Association (ASPA) April 18-19 in Springdale. by Staff Report 6 hrs. ago
Magnolia diamond teams ready to host postseason tournaments The Magnolia Lady Panthers (14-4, 9-2) have claimed the 4A-8 Conference regular-season title and will be the No. 1-seed tean in the Class 4A South Region Softball Tournament. by Staff Report 6 hrs. ago
Columbia Christian School announces National Honor Society 2019 inductees The National Honor Society 2019 inductees are Jessie Gunnels, Jordan Perritt, Jonathan Stevens, Brayden Voss, Jake Williams, Emily Tinnell, and Clair Grimmett 6 hrs. ago
Over 75 turtles rescued from east Arkansas wastewater tank Almost 80 turtles were rescued by animal control from a wastewater treatment filter over the course of two days in West Memphis, officials said. by Josh Snyder 1 day ago
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Arkansas sues 3 drug distributors over opioid crisis LITTLE ROCK — Arkansas has sued three drug distributors for their alleged role in the opioid crisis, claiming the companies failed to monitor and report suspicious shipments of opioids into the state. by ANDREW DeMILLO, Associated Press 12 mins. ago
Aerojet Rocketdyne breaks ground on large solid rocket motor development facility as expansion in Arkansas continues Senior Aerojet Rocketdyne officials joined Arkansas state and local leaders to break ground today on the latest facility in a continuing expansion of the company’s Camden, Arkansas, solid rocket motor center of excellence. 1 hr. ago

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Low inpatient numbers affecting hospital finances In what has been a downward trend for months, low inpatient admissions were again a primary focus for Magnolia Regional Medical Center and its board of directors in April. by J.D. Bailey, Banner-News 31 mins. ago
Magnolia student named Photojournalist of the Year Magnolia High student Keyvonnie Nelson was named Photojournalist of the Year at the annual meeting of the Arkansas Scholastic Press Association (ASPA) April 18-19 in Springdale. by Staff Report

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Magnolia diamond teams ready to host postseason tournaments The Magnolia Lady Panthers (14-4, 9-2) have claimed the 4A-8 Conference regular-season title and will be the No. 1-seed tean in the Class 4A South Region Softball Tournament. by Staff Report
Panthers are on a roll Magnolia’s past few baseball victories haven’t been pretty, but all have been necessary. by CHRIS GILLIAM, Sports Editor

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EDITORIAL (1/2) It is disturbing that Arkansas is among the areas where there are increasing numbers of parents defying medical evidence and logic to refuse to vaccinate their children against preventable diseases such as mumps, measles and polio.
Notre Dame burns and a piece of the world’s heart goes up in flames You can tell yourself it’s just a building, just a church. by Mary Schmich

Lifestyle

Mt. Vernon The Easter Service at Mount Vernon Church was wonderful Sunday. by Sharon Hanson
Beech Creek Bro. Daniel Clark of El Dorado Missionary Baptist Church came Saturday night and preached for the youth rally hosted by the Beech Creek Baptist Church. by Patricia Clark

Obituaries

MARY ROSS Calling hour with public viewing and visitation for Mary Ross, age 70, who died Monday, April 15, 2019, will be held Thursday, April 25, from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. at the A.C. Henderson Memorial Chapel, 614 Calhoun Rd, Magnolia, AR.
SAMUEL H. EADS Samuel Harold Eads, 81, of Magnolia, AR died Thursday, April 4, 2019 at the North Little Rock Veterans Medical Center in Little Rock, AR.
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