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5 children under 10 inside Magnolia home when raided for drugs, police file shows Newly filed documents have illuminated more details on a Jan. 31 drug raid in Magnolia that resulted in the arrest of local couple and the seizure of illegal narcotics. by J.D. Bailey, Banner-News 22 hrs. ago

Commission hears first reading of proposed 2019-20 waterfowl season dates LITTLE ROCK — Arkansas Game and Fish Commissioners heard the first reading of the coming year’s migratory bird seasons, including early migratory seasons as well as duck and goose seasons. by Staff Report 6 hrs. ago

Mulerider golfers are preparing for upcoming Natural State Classic The Southern Arkansas golf team will have a little time off to prepare for the two-day Natural State Classic on April 8-9 in Heber Springs. by SAU Sports Information 6 hrs. ago

Prosecutor files revocation, assault charges after Shryock’s latest arrest An El Dorado woman with a noted Columbia County past was formally charged this week by the local prosecutor’s office for felony assault. by J.D. Bailey, Banner-News

Local gas prices rise as crude hits 2019 high With oil prices rising sharply over the past days and weeks, consumers are now seeing higher prices at the gas pump as well. by J.D. Bailey, Banner-News 1 day ago

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Oaklawn, Southland casino licenses to be considered Saturday LITTLE ROCK -- Two Arkansas race tracks could be one step closer to being officially licensed for casino gambling at an upcoming state racing commission meeting.

Company won't operate duck boats in 2019 after fatal sinking KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- The company that owns a duck boat that sank on a Missouri lake last summer, killing 17 people, announced Thursday that it won't operate the vessels this year because of the ongoing investigation and will instead open a replacement attraction in the tourist town of Branson. by HEATHER HOLLINGSWORTH, The Associated Press

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Magnolia beats Taylor; play Marion at 7 tonight Magnolia (4-2) defeated Taylor 15-5 in the annual spring break tournament Thursday and will take on Marion at 7 p.m. this evening. by CHRIS GILLIAM, Sports Editor

Viewpoints

GUEST EDITORIAL News came Saturday that the state of Tennessee is now going to offer free college tuition at their universities for students whose families make less than $50,000 a year. by Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

History Minute with Dr. Ken Bridges The Red River Expedition of 1806 was supposed to be another in a string of scientific triumphs for the United States as it explored the new territories of the Louisiana Purchase.

Lifestyle

COMING EVENTS WEDNESDAY - Mar. 20 The Southwest Arkansas Planning and Development District Board of Directors will meet at 10:30 a.m., at SWAPDD Inc., 101 Harvey Couch Boulevard, Magnolia, AR. The Executive Committee will meet at 9 a.m.

Mt. Vernon Bro Neil Ridling will be preaching at Mount Vernon Church on Sunday night, March 31 at 6:00 P.M by Sharon Hanson

National News

Homes flood as Missouri River overtops, breaches levees ST. LOUIS — Residents in parts of southwestern Iowa were forced out of their homes Sunday as a torrent of Missouri River water flowed over and through levees, putting them in a situation similar to hundreds of people in neighboring Nebraska who have been displaced by the late-winter flood. by The Associated Press

School employee resigns after racial tirade caught on video EAST HAVEN, Conn. — A Connecticut woman is out of a job after allegedly using racial epithets in an argument at a supermarket. by The Associated Press

Obituaries

NADENE R. CRUMPLER Nadene Roberson Crumpler, 84, of Conway, formerly of Mt. Holly, passed away Monday, March 11, 2019.

VIRGINIA R. SHERMAN Virginia R. Sherman, 94, of McNeil, AR passed away March 10, 2019 at CHI St. Vincent Medical Center in Sherwood, AR. She was born January 13, 1925 to Isaiah and Cora Cross McKamie.