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AETN rebrands, changes name to Arkansas PBS After 50 years under the AETN (Arkansas Educational Television Network) moniker, the Arkansas public media network is changing its name it names to Arkansas PBS... by Banner-News - February 14, 2020

Early voting begins Tuesday in primary elections As the official poll date of March 3 approaches, early voting for the preferential primary, nonpartisan general election, and annual school elections begin Tues... by J.D. Bailey, Banner-News - February 13, 2020

The old-time characters of southwest Arkansas It seems to me that all small towns have characters in them that get everybody’s attention for one reason or another. by Donnie Higdon, Special to the Banner-News - February 13, 2020

Watch for scammers posing as grandchildren over the phone, says Sheriff's Office The Columbia County Sheriff's Office on Thursday issued a new scam warning that takes advantage of the elderly by posing as grandchildren. by Banner-News - February 13, 2020

State concerned about decrease in hunting, fishing numbers Although most Arkansans hold “The Natural State” motto near and dear to their hearts, a continued decline in hunting and angling has Commissioners and staff at ... by AGFC Communications - February 13, 2020

PATSY JEAN STEPHENSON Patsy Jean Stephenson was born March 27, 1940, in Magnolia, Arkansas, to James Calvin McWilliams and Cora Agnes White McWilliams. She passed away Sunday, Februa... February 13, 2020

Westerman introduces Trillion Trees Act in Congress U.S. Rep. Bruce Westerman of Arkansas' 4th Congressional District on Wednesday introduced the Trillion Trees Act in Congress. by Banner-News - February 12, 2020

Perfect Panthers adjusting to opponents’ slower pace Some teams facing the top-ranked Magnolia Panthers are opting for a slower pace instead of an up tempo game. by Chris Gilliam, Sports Editor - February 12, 2020

Panthers’ next game always the biggest one; Magnolia hosts Star City Friday night Magnolia knows that success during the conference and nonconference seasons is meaningless if it doesn’t win that first game in the region tournament. by CHRIS GILLIAM, Sports Editor - February 12, 2020

School District invests $1.2M for 15 new buses With many of Magnolia School District’s buses in dire need of replacement, the Magnolia Board of Education on Monday passed a measure accepting a low bid from F... by J.D. Bailey, Banner-News - February 11, 2020

Camden officer relieved of duty after high school altercation CAMDEN — A Camden Police officer assigned to Camden-Fairview High School as a resource agent has been revealed of duty for a pending investigation following a v... by J.D. Bailey, Banner-News - February 11, 2020

2020 MHS Football schedule The 2020 Magnolia High School Panthers football schedule has been released. The slate includes non-conference games against against Harrison, Little Rock Christ... February 8, 2020

Former outdoor shop employee sues company, owner for 'malicious prosecution,' defamation A former worker at a Magnolia outdoor retail shop who was arrested in 2019 for property theft and charges were never formally filed is now suing his former empl... by J.D. Bailey, Banner-News - February 7, 2020

Investigation underway into officer-involved shooting at Union County Sheriff's Office An officer-involved shooting that took place at the Union County Sheriff’s Office Friday morning is currently under investigation by the UCSO and Arkansas State... by Caitlan Butler. El Dorado News-Times - February 7, 2020

Astronaut Scott Kelly headlines FB&T speaker series in Texarkana Farmers Bank & Trust is bringing NASA’s history-making Astronaut Captain, Scott Kelly, to Texarkana as a part of its Distinguished Speaker Series. by Banner-News - February 7, 2020