Local News

SUV jumps curb, plows through Jennifer’s on the Square display window A downtown Magnolia retail staple was the site of a major scare Friday morning after a customer’s SUV jumped the double curb in front of Jennifer’s on the Squar... by J.D. Bailey, Banner-News - July 12, 2019

Fishing pond workshop available July 18 The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission will hold a special workshop for landowners on how to manage their farm ponds for fish at a free workshop at the in Murfr... by AGFC Communications - July 12, 2019

Hearing held to suppress key evidence in credit card ‘skimmer’ theft case With trial dates of Oct. 21-25 set for three Cuban natives accused of defrauding and stealing numerous Columbia County citizens’ credit and debit card informati... by J.D. Bailey, Banner-News - July 11, 2019

State’s medical marijuana sales hit $2.2M Nearly two months in, Arkansas’ medical marijuana sales have surpassed those of some larger states also in their infancies in the market. by Hunter Field, Arkansas Democrat-Gazette - July 10, 2019

May, June building permits total $685,000 in Magnolia The city of Magnolia in May and June issued building permits totaling $685,155, according to City Inspector David Nelson’s office. May saw $450,400 in permits, ... July 10, 2019

ON THE RECORD Records for the week of June 28-July 5 include the issuance of marriage license applications in the Columbia County Clerk’s Office and divorce cases filed in th... July 10, 2019

REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS Real estate transactions recorded in the Columbia County Circuit Clerk’s Office for the weeks ending July 5, 2019. July 10, 2019

OIL & GAS REPORTS The Arkansas Oil and Gas Commission last week issued one well completion and 11 well recompletions. July 10, 2019

POLICE/FIRE REPORTS The following persons were recently booked into the Columbia County Detention Center, according to the facility’s inmate roster. July 10, 2019

Lake Columbia makes Bassmasters’ top 100 fisheries list The word is now out on one of the region’s small hidden gems and one of the best bass fishing spots in the country. by J.D. Bailey, Banner-News - July 9, 2019