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Inmate from Columbia County found hanging in cell According to a release from the Arkansas Department of Corrections, at approximately 12:20 p.m. Saturday, an inmate from Columbia County was pronounced dead at ... by Rhett Gentry - December 3, 2020

Magnolia Junior Charity League Recognizes Bodcaw Bank as a Platinum Partner MAGNOLIA - According to a press release from Bodcaw Bank, The Magnolia Junior Charity League recognized Bodcaw Bank as a Platinum Presenting Partner for the 202... by Submitted Article - December 3, 2020

Columbia County releases updated criminal case docket for Dec. 3 The Columbia County Circuit Court has released an updated docket for cases to be heard at the Columbia County Criminal Detention Center in Magnolia on Thursday,... by Submitted Article - December 3, 2020

CCS responds to student Snapchat video circulating through the community Last week, a video circulated throughout various social media of a Columbia Christian School (CCS) student using language that the school has deemed inappropria... by From Staff Reports - December 1, 2020

National Weather Service provides helpful tips as winter weather begins As the last month of the year begins, an abrupt change of weather has come with it. by Rhett Gentry - December 1, 2020

New park official spreads the word on ‘Green Friday’ Logoly State Park officials are encouraging the community to take a break from their Black Friday hassles and visit the park for Green Friday. Park Superintende... by Rhett Gentry - November 27, 2020

Solid Waste Department committed to cleaning up the community The Solid Waste Department of Columbia County offers a multitude of services to its community, such as the disposal of bagged leaves and pine needles from a res... by Rhett Gentry - November 27, 2020

Area Chamber hosting ‘Let it Glow’ Christmas house decorating contest The Magnolia-Columbia County Chamber of Commerce, along with the Crowell Family, Entergy and Story’s on the Square are encouraging the community to deck their h... by From Staff Reports - November 24, 2020

Big turkey now known as ‘Juicy Leg Jango’ Magnolia High School erected a 12-foot inflatable turkey on its campus last week and gave its students the opportunity to name it. by From Staff Reports - November 23, 2020

Nielsen uses Eagle Scout project as a service to the community Magnolia High School senior Tanner Nielsen, who is a quarterback on the Panther football team, recently completed his Eagle Scout project and got some help from... by From Staff Reports - November 23, 2020

Milestones at Peoples Bank Peoples Bank celebrates 5-year anniversary of Sue Wisecarver, promotion of Rachel Wolfe. by Contributed Article - November 17, 2020

Emergency services respond to burning fence on Columbia Street A small fire overtook a section of fenceline on Columbia Street in Magnolia around 3:05 p.m. Monday. City and volunteer firefighters alike responded to the blaz... by Rhett Gentry - November 17, 2020