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REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS Real estate transactions recorded in the Columbia County Circuit Clerk’s Office for the weeks ending Jan. 24, 2020: by Banner-News - January 25, 2020

ON THE RECORD Records for the week of Jan. 17-24 include the issuance of marriage license applications in the Columbia County Clerk’s Office and divorce cases filed in the Co... by Banner-News - January 25, 2020

OIL AND GAS REPORTS The Arkansas Oil and Gas Commission last week issued two well completions and 11 well recompletions. By county, they were: by Banner-News - January 25, 2020

Walmart tests higher hourly starting wages in 500 stores; Rate rises from $11 to $12 NEW YORK (AP) — Walmart says it’s testing higher wages for new hourly positions at 500 of its U.S. stores as part of an overall strategy to better empower its s... January 24, 2020

CCSO warns of ongoing phone scams, new 'software security' hustle The Columbia County Sheriff’s Office recently issued a reminder to local citizens that scammers are constantly attempting to take advantage of the public. by J.D. Bailey, Banner-News - January 24, 2020

Magnolia gears up for road games against Hamburg; Farmington selected as Class 4A Tourney site The No. 1-ranked Magnolia Panthers, after making road trips to Star City and Camden Fairview, will have to gas up the bus again Friday night when they head Hamb... by Chris Gilliam, Sports Editor - January 24, 2020

Dr. Neelie Dobbins selected as 1st College of Education Alumni Endowed Professor Building on donations from alumni, faculty, and friends, Southern Arkansas University is excited to announce the creation of the College of Education Alumni En... by SAU News - January 24, 2020

Ansley Stultz wins County Spelling Bee for 2nd straight year Five students from Emerson, Magnolia, and Taylor competed Jan. 19 for the honor to represent Columbia County in the Arkansas State Spelling Bee. January 24, 2020

Bear population ‘slowly expanding’ in Arkansas, says Game and Fish Arkansas’s bear and elk harvests showed slight declines during the 2019 season, but biologists with the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission said much of the decre... by AGFC Communications - January 23, 2020

Taylor Homecoming Court announced The Taylor Homecoming Court has been announced. The Homecoming Queen this year is Emmi Patrick. by Banner-News - January 23, 2020

Lady Panthers rally from 13-point deficit Trailing by 13 points with just over six minutes to play, the Lady Panthers rallied to beat Camden Fairview 55-53 on a layup by Janayi Baker with 21 seconds rem... by Chris Gilliam, Sports Editor - January 22, 2020

Panthers show no mercy as undefeated team clobbers Camden by 49 points The top-ranked team in Class 4A is pounding opponents in the Region 8 Conference, with the latest victim falling by 49 points. by Chris Gilliam, Sports Editor - January 22, 2020

Snowy roads cause interstate wreck in northwest Arkansas The northbound lanes of Interstate 49 are blocked in Washington County due to a crash involving at least one tractor-trailer on Wednesday morning, according to ... by Josh Snyder - January 22, 2020

Volunteers with SAU, AmeriCorps programs aid Magnolia homeless shelter on MLK Day On Jan. 20 in celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, volunteers aided with time at the Southern Christian Mission by a partnership between Southern Arkansa... by SAU News - January 22, 2020

Menendez’ portraits of ‘Famous People’ highlighted in El Dorado exhibit The South Arkansas Arts Center is set to welcome Dr. Moises Menendez and his inspiring charcoal and graphite works, "Famous People," to its El Dorado lobby gall... by Banner-News - January 22, 2020