Local News

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

County nearly doubles school absenteeism rate from flu in a week Columbia County nearly doubled its school absenteeism due to flu and flu-like symptoms last week, according to the latest figures from the Arkansas Department o... by J.D. Bailey, Banner-News - January 24, 2020

COLUMN: Waldo in '56 Waldo was a good place to be growing up in the mid-1950s. Admittedly, in recalling events of the past, the truth gets distorted to some degree and possibly magn... by Donnie Higdon, Special to the Banner-News - 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

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

MHS TV production class to broadcast first live stream at February's Hamburg vs. Magnolia basketball games The Magnolia High School Fundamentals of Television Production class is planning its first live stream broadcast of the year. The launch event covered will be M... by Staff Report - January 23, 2020

Southern burger chain Krystal files for bankruptcy Krystal Co., the Georgia-based restaurant chain known for tiny hamburgers and late-night service across the Southeast, has filed for bankruptcy, but said Tuesda... January 23, 2020

Panel approves 2.5% raise for state's top elected officials A state panel formally approved 2.5% raises for some state elected officials on Wednesday -- a total payroll increase of $157,266. by Hunter Field, Arkansas Online - January 23, 2020