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Rison left with no city police after chief’s firing, recent resignations The city of Rison for weeks has been without police officers after firing its police chief, the last remaining law enforcement officer whose ouster completed an... by Youssef Rddad, Arkansas Democrat-Gazette - May 21, 2019

Denman’s 7.92-pounder wins Tom Dehoney Big Bass tournament Tim Denman and his 7.92-pound bass won the 2019 Annual Tom Dehoney Memorial Big Bass Tournament. The event was held Saturday, May 18, at Lake Columbia. It coinc... by Banner-News - May 21, 2019

Erica Barnett to graduate from Air Force Academy Former Magnolia High School graduate, Erica Barnett, will soon be graduating from the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, CO. by Staff Report - May 21, 2019

Preston Flow awarded fifth annual Emerson Class of ’74 Scholarship Preston Flow, a 2019 graduate of Emerson High School, has been awarded the fifth annual Emerson High Class of ’74 Scholarship. by Staff Report - May 21, 2019

Blossom hunt and coloring contest winners announced Juston Weaver is the 2019 Blossom Hunt winner for correctly locating the blossom design inside the May in Magnolia festival guide. May 21, 2019

People's Bank team wins Blossom Fest parade; category awards listed To complement Saturday’s championship steak cooking team Delta Waterfowl of Magnolia, numerous other local teams took home prizes in non-cooking categories as p... by J.D. Bailey, Banner-News - May 20, 2019

Farmers Bank & Trust to Acquire Bank of Prescott Farmers Bank & Trust of Magnolia, Arkansas and Bank of Prescott of Prescott, Arkansas announced today, they have entered into an agreement for Farmers Bank & Tr... May 20, 2019

Magnolia’s Delta Waterfowl takes Governor’s Cup The crown of World Championship Steak Cook-Off champion is staying in Magnolia. by J.D. Bailey, Banner-News - May 18, 2019

Probation sentences issued in circuit court Probationary terms were issued Thursday to two Columbia County men after pleading previously guilty to felony charges. by J.D. BAILEY, Banner-News - May 18, 2019

REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS Real estate transactions recorded in the Columbia County Circuit Clerk’s Office for the week ending May 17, 2019. May 18, 2019

ON THE RECORD Records for the week of May 10-17 include the issuance of marriage license applications in the Columbia County Clerk’s Office and divorce cases filed in the Col... May 18, 2019

OIL & GAS REPORTS The Arkansas Oil and Gas Commission last week issued 18 well recompletions. May 18, 2019

Magnolia Fred's included in discount chain's latest round of closings The Magnolia Fred's discount store at the corner of N. vine and W. Main has been announced as part the Memphis-based chain's latest round of closings. In total,... by Stephen Steed, Arkansas Democrat-Gazette - May 17, 2019

Blossom Festival Treasure Hunt Winners Check here to see the clues for the $400 Blossom Festival Treasure Hunt! May 17, 2019

Retiring AD Lindsey says goodbye at MHS sports banquet Laughter, smiles, hand-shakes, tears and plenty of applause were present at Panther Cafe’ during the recent MHS All-Sports Banquet. by CHRIS GILLIAM, Banner-News - May 16, 2019