Local News

Albemarle celebrates 50 years in Magnolia A celebration was held July 18 marking the 50th anniversary of Albemarle Corporation’s bromine operation in Columbia County. by J.D. Bailey, Banner-News - July 19, 2019

Henderson State president resigns Henderson State University trustees have accepted the resignation of President Glen Jones Jr. by Emily Walkenhorst, Arkansas Democrat-Gazette - July 19, 2019

Gathright named board member at Peoples Bank, Golden Oaks Bancshares haron Gathright has been elected to the Board of Directors of Peoples Bank and Golden Oaks Bancshares, Inc. according to Dr. Clark Fincher, Chairman of both Boa... July 19, 2019

Cooper recognized for 5 years with Peoples Bank Stephanie Cooper, collection specialist at People’s Bank, is celebrating five years with local lender. Cooper started her banking career at Peoples Bank in June... by Banner-News - July 19, 2019

Locals graduate from UCA; make UALR Dean’s list The University of Central Arkansas held commencement on Friday, May 3, and Saturday, May 4, 2019, in the Jeff Farris Health and Physical Education Center. by Banner-News - July 18, 2019

Financing approved for 'radio read' water meters in Emerson The Arkansas Natural Resources Commission announced Thursday the approval of a loan in an amount up to $344,700 from the Arkansas Drinking Water State Revolving... by Banner-News - July 18, 2019

Magnolia man charged with child indecency, pornography appears in court A Magnolia man facing numerous counts of child indecency and electronic child pornography appeared Thursday in Columbia County Circuit Court. by J.D. Bailey, Banner-News - July 18, 2019

Henderson State faculty votes 'no confidence' in university president amid financial woes A faculty vote of "no confidence" in Henderson State University President Glen Jones asks that members of the university's board of trustees remove him from his... by Jaime Adame, Arkansas Democrat-Gazette - July 17, 2019

Downtown consignment shop holds grand opening Trendy You, a newly opened women's and children's consignment shop held a grand opening and ribbon cutting Tuesday in downtown Magnolia. by J.D. Bailey, Banner-News - July 16, 2019

Jimmy John's sandwich shop opens in Magnolia A new Jimmy John’s sandwich shop located at 50 Highway 79 North is now open in Magnolia. by Banner-News - July 16, 2019

Lafayette County residents among farm award finalists The finalists in Arkansas Farm Bureau’s annual Young Farmer and Rancher Achievement Award and Excellence in Agriculture Award have been announced. by Banner-News - July 16, 2019

Oil and gas reports The Arkansas Oil and Gas Commission last week issued one well completion and six well recompletions. By county, they were: July 16, 2019

On The Record Records for the week of July 5-12 include the issuance of marriage license applications in the Columbia County Clerk’s Office and divorce cases filed in the Col... July 16, 2019

Columbia County real estate transactions Real estate transactions recorded in the Columbia County Circuit Clerk’s Office for the weeks ending July 12, 2019: July 16, 2019

Columbia County Circuit Court Docket EDITOR’S NOTE: A preliminary docket for Columbia County Circuit Court Criminal Division has been released by the office of Circuit Judge David W. Talley Jr. The... July 16, 2019