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CCAPS works to find homes for pets amidst struggles for donations “Honestly, it (the COVID-19 crisis) has helped us,” said manager of the Columbia County Animal Protection Society (CCAPS) Jamie Baker during an interview earlie... by Rhett Gentry - July 10, 2020

Seven Reddies test positive for virus ARKADELPHIA – Seven Henderson State University student-athletes have tested positive for covid-19, according to the school’s Athletic Director Shawn Jones. July 10, 2020

AGFC biologists round up Lake Erling catfish in rodeo for new study TAYLOR – Biologists from the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission spent a week in June getting a good look at the size and scope of the flathead and blue catfish s... July 10, 2020

Sessions, Tuberville in Republican runoff for Alabama Senate MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Former U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions on Monday stepped up attacks against his Senate primary rival, accusing former Auburn Univers... July 10, 2020

Local salons, barber shops trying to get back to normal during COVID-19 crisis It has been two months since Columbia County’s salons and barber shops have opened to a community that had overgrown hair and at-home hair cuts. July 9, 2020

Former Magnolia man found dead; Hot Springs police make arrest HOT SPRINGS - On the Fourth of July at 10 a.m., officers with the Hot Springs Police Department responded to the intersection of Mica and Maiden streets, in ref... July 9, 2020

SAU announces first doctoral program SAU Communications Southern Arkansas University is now approved to offer the Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in Rural and Diverse Educational Leadership accordin... July 8, 2020

Smith will step aside after more than 3 decades After serving for 31 years as the Executive Director of the Boys and Girls Club of Magnolia, David Smith had decided it is time to retire. by Rhett Gentry - July 8, 2020

Magnolian, 18, accused of fleeing, hitting restaurant Staff Report Last week, investigators with the Magnolia Police Department reportedly identified the driver of the vehicle that crashed in the Corner Clubhouse ... by Staff Report - July 8, 2020

Arkansas Welcome Centers reopen Arkansas Tourism Travelers can now stop at an Arkansas Welcome Center for trip planning advice, tourism information and the opportunity to stretch their legs w... July 8, 2020

"Murder hornet" really a "cicada killer" A local family was shocked to see an extremely large wasp flying around and became convinced that the so-called “murder hornet” had invaded Magnolia. Willie ... by Chris Gilliam - July 8, 2020

Quorum Court will meet to fill tax assessor’s position Quorum Court will meet to fill tax assessor’s position July 7, 2020