Magnolia Banner News

County sees 4.2% unemployment in November In its most recent statistics, the Arkansas Department of Workforce Services reports a state unemployment rate of 3.6 percent for December 2018, while Columbia County had a 4.2 percent rate in November. The state figure is lower than the U.S. average of 3.9 percent for the same month. by J.D. BAILEY, Banner-News 2 hrs. ago

Banner-News window shattered after weekend storm The southernmost window at the Banner-News’ 130 S. Washington offices in Magnolia was shattered early Saturday morning as observed windspeeds reached between 22 and 39 mph in southwest Arkansas, according to the National Weather Service of Shreveport. by J.D. Bailey 22 hrs. ago

Volunteers make hand-sewn stuffed animals to console traumatized kids in Arkansas HOT SPRINGS — For children at the site of tragedies and traumas, not much is certain, but many in the Hot Springs area will have a plush friend to help them through the tough times thanks to the ER Toys program via the Women's Welcome Club of Hot Springs. by EMILY BACCAM, The Sentinel-Record 20 hrs. ago

Panthers, other basketball teams ranked in state Magnolia will go after its eighth consecutive win tonight when it meets Warren in 4A Region 8 Conference play. by CHRIS GILLIAM, Sports Editor 2 hrs. ago

Magnolia sees optimal viewing conditions for rare ‘Super Blood Wolf Moon’ eclipse A lunar eclipse producing a “Super Blood Wolf Moon” was overly visible Sunday night in Magnolia, and across half of the globe, as cold, cloudless south Arkansas skies offered perfect views of the astronomical rarity. by J.D. Bailey 17 hrs. ago

Latest News

Former Razorback Darren McFadden arrested on DWI charge Former University of Arkansas and Dallas Cowboys running back Darren Graylon McFadden was arrested in Texas Monday on suspicion of driving while intoxicated and resisting arrest, according to jail records. by Youssef Rddad

Reinvented legacy: Nazi's paintings fund foundation for Jews BERLIN -- When Hilde Schramm inherited several paintings collected by her father, Hitler's chief architect and Armaments Minister Albert Speer, she was only sure of one thing: she didn't want them. by DAVID RISING, Associated Press

Local News

Bee pollination declining with increased use of pesticide Bobby Coy and his son, Richard Coy, owners of Crooked Creek Bee Co., in Jonesboro, began noticing a decline in bee pollination after nearby farmers began using the pesticide dicamba on nearby crops during the past three years. 2 hrs. ago

Featured Galleries

View All Galleries

Calhoun Rd. fires

414 W. Union Street fire

Sports

Utah ranked poll among top 25 Utah earned its first appearance in The Associated Press women’s basketball poll in a decade entering at No. 21 on Monday. by DOUG FEINBERG, Associated Press 2 hrs. ago

Viewpoints

EDITORIAL When a majority of Arkansas voters approve or disapprove a ballot proposal, the results become law. 2 hrs. ago

State Capitol Week in Review The 92nd General Assembly began with the traditional combination of ceremonial activities and then immediately getting down to business. 2 hrs. ago

Lifestyle

M. Night Shyamalan’s ‘Glass’ is No. 1 with $40.6M debut M. Night Shyamalan scored his fifth No. 1 movie as the director’s “Glass,” while not quite the blockbuster some expected, nevertheless dominated Martin Luther King Jr. holiday weekend at the box office with $40.6 million in ticket sales according to studio estimates Sunday. 2 hrs. ago

Columbia, Lafayette county retired teachers meet The Columbia and Lafayette retired teachers met Wednesday, January 16, at 1 pm. at the First Baptist Bus Station. 2 hrs. ago

National News

After 2016 ruling, battles over juvenile lifer cases persist Locked up for life at 15, Norman Brown remains defined by the crime that put him behind bars. 2 hrs. ago

World’s oldest man, 113, dies at his home in northern Japan The world’s oldest man has died at his home — a hot springs inn — in northern Japan at the age of 113. 2 hrs. ago