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$150,000 Powerball ticket sold in Hope Although no one took home the $625 million Powerball jackpot over the weekend, there are two players in Arkansas who each won $150,000 by having four white ball numbers, plus the Powerball number. by Banner-News 21 hrs. ago

After pool at state park closed last summer for first time in 50 years, officials weigh plan to fix it A plan to repair the swimming pool at Withrow Springs State Park in Madison County was submitted to the state's Division of Building Authority on Tuesday. 1 hr. ago

Wader, No. 5 SAU get GAC sweep; Lady Muleriders hosting UAM today The NCAA Division II fifth-ranked SAU Lady Muleriders (26-6, 17-3 GAC) swept Southeastern Oklahoma State in a pair of doubleheaders over the weekend by scores of 5-0, 4-3, 8-0 and 10-5. by SAU Sports Information 3 hrs. ago

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

Sheriff’s Office issues spring safety tips, offers security for school, community events The Columbia County Sheriff’s Office has issued its annual spring safety tips and driving guide for area residents. by Staff Report 3 hrs. 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.

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U.S. Attorney to hold town hall meeting Monday in Magnolia Duane “Dak” Kees, the current U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Arkansas, on Monday will hold a town hall meeting Monday from 6 to 8 p.m. at SAU's Reynolds Center Grand Hall at 100 E. University Street. Kees is the chief federal law enforcement officer for the district. by Banner-News

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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.