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Columbia County Republicans will be opening headquarters Monday on North Dudney The Columbia County Republican Party will hold a grand opening of its headquarters on Monday, Sept. 21 at 624 North Dudney in Magnolia. It will be a family eve... September 14, 2020

Free breakfast, lunch for Magnolia students The Magnolia School District is offering free breakfast and lunch to its students until Dec. 31. An East Side Elementary Facebook post on Thursday morning spotl... by Rhett Gentry - September 14, 2020

‘Trash talk’ at Quorum Court; a rescue vehicle is discussed A reoccurring discussion among Columbia County Justices of the Peace has been over trash pickup within the county. Busted wheels and broken trash can lids have ... by Rhett Gentry - September 10, 2020

Police, Fire Reports The Magnolia Police Department reported the following arrests for the period of Aug. 26 - Aug. 31: September 8, 2020

Panthers handle Eagles, 16-6 CROSSETT – After a season-opening seven-point loss to the third-ranked team in Class 5A, Magnolia bounced back this week with a solid 16-6 win over the third-ra... by Chris Gilliam - September 8, 2020

Emergency continues, certain blood types out of stock On August 30, LifeShare declared an Emergency Blood Need following the aftermath of Hurrican Laura. Now, the nonprofit is asking for more donations and urging t... by Rhett Gentry - September 4, 2020

Local students among 172 earning degrees from SAU Southern Arkansas University honored 172 graduates with undergraduate and graduate degrees at its Summer Commencement ceremonies on Friday, August 7 and Saturda... by SAU Communications - September 3, 2020

Last month to self-report for Census Things are wrapping up for the 2020 Census, but there are still Arkansans that need to be counted. by Rhett Gentry - September 3, 2020

Southern Arkansas University fortunate to have on-campus Rapid Testing machines Southern Arkansas University is bringing healthcare home when it comes to fighting the coronavirus pandemic. The University made the decision early on to purcha... by SAU Communications - September 3, 2020

Southern Arkansas University sets enrollment records even during pandemic Even in the midst of the uncertainties caused by the COVID-19 crisis, Southern Arkansas University surpassed Fall 2019 college enrollment (excluding high school... by SAU Communications - September 1, 2020

County Clerk's office receives PPE for safe election day The Columbia County Clerk’s office received personal protective equipment (PPE) from the Secretary of State’s office on Wednesday to help keep voting centers cl... September 1, 2020

LifeShare declares “emergency blood need,” MRMC made aware and established plan An emergency appeal to the public has been released by LifeShare, urging residents in the area to donate blood. According to a statement released by the nonprof... by Rhett Gentry - August 31, 2020