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Logoly State Park facing certain restrictions because of COVID-19 Columbia County is the home to two recreational locations that are regularly maintained for residents and visitors to enjoy. On the west side of the county is L... by Rhett Gentry - August 4, 2020

Boys and Girls club seeks volunteers for remodeling effort The 2020 Class of Leadership Magnolia is beginning work on their project of remodeling the Boys and Girls Club game room. The organization is seeking volunteers... by Rhett Gentry - August 4, 2020

Virus rocks MLB: Cards-Brewers off; two St. Louis players positive The coronavirus forced another change in Major League Baseball’s schedule, bringing the league’s total to eight teams affected in the first nine days of the sea... by JAKE SEINER, AP Sports Writer - August 3, 2020

Students return to campus amid virus growth in some states The first wave of college students returning to their dorms aren’t finding the typical mobs of students and parents. What they found Friday were strict safety p... by BRYAN ANDERSON, JOHN RABY, AP - August 3, 2020

Real Estate Transactions Real estate transactions recorded in the Columbia County Circuit Clerk’s Office for July 27 - 31. August 3, 2020

On the Record Records for the week of July 27- 31 include the issuance of marriage license applications in the Columbia County Clerk’s Office and divorce cases filed in the C... August 3, 2020

Magnolia police warn of tex-messaging scam The Magnolia Police Department has become aware of a text message scam targeting members of the local community. The scammer will pose as a member of church or ... August 3, 2020

Unity Church Magnolia to host food drive Unity Church Magnolia is hosting a food drive on Aug. 6 from 2 to 4 p.m. on location. by Rhett Gentry - July 31, 2020

Special meeting scheduled to discuss MRMC lease The Magnolia City Council has tentatively scheduled a special meeting for Aug. 13 to discuss a lease agreement with Magnolia Regional Medical Center. by Rhett Gentry - July 31, 2020

Target joins Walmart in ending Thanksgiving store shopping NEW YORK (AP) — Target is joining Walmart in closing its stores on Thanksgiving Day, ending a decade long tradition of jump-starting Black Friday door buster sa... by ANNE D’INNOCENZIO, AP - July 30, 2020

Hutchinson announces $10M for Wi-Fi access devices for schools LITTLE ROCK – Governor Asa Hutchinson has announced the Arkansas Department of Education (ADE) has signed agreements with AT&T and T-Mobile to purchase Wi-Fi ac... July 30, 2020

Baseball season teeters while states resist mask rules JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — The baseball season descended deeper into crisis Tuesday, states such as Mississippi and South Carolina cast about for more hospital beds,... by AMY FORLITI, LEAH WILLINGHAM, HEATHER HOLLINGSWORTH, AP - July 30, 2020