Local News

Police Report The Magnolia Police Department reported the following arrests for the period of Aug. 13 - Aug. 25. August 27, 2020

Sheriff’s office reminds residents to be mindful of school buses in the area A press release issued by the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office is reminding drivers to be mindful of traffic laws now that school is in session and school buses... by Rhett Gentry - August 27, 2020

Private land: not a requirement to hunt deer in Arkansas Deer bow hunting season will be starting in the region soon, and there are a few preparations archers will need to take before they nock their arrows. by Rhett Gentry - August 27, 2020

Tropical weather to affect Columbia County The National Weather Service in Shreveport, La. has issued a Tropical Weather Warning for Columbia County among other counties in southwest Arkansas. The Magnol... by Rhett Gentry - August 26, 2020

On the Record Records for the week of August 15-21 include the issuance of marriage license applications in the Columbia County Clerk’s Office and divorce cases filed in the ... August 24, 2020

Ex-Trump aide Bannon pleads not guilty in border wall scheme NEW YORK — President Donald Trump’s former chief strategist Steve Bannon pleaded not guilty to charges that he ripped off donors to an online fundraising scheme... by Larry Neumeister, Colleen Long and Jill Colvin The Associated Press - August 21, 2020

Group plans balloon release today at SAU “We experience heartbreak yet again," said Southern Arkansas University President Trey Berry in an email to the SAU Community on Wednesday. August 21, 2020

Sidewalks replaced on North Jackson to better connect SAU to the Square If you’ve traveled on North Jackson over the last month, you may have noticed road work signs and construction crews on the sides of the road. Although they’re ... by Rhett Gentry - August 21, 2020

News in brief Today's news brief features upcoming events and stories from the community. August 20, 2020

Hitting the trails: Five spots in Columbia County to go for a walk Columbia County offers multiple hiking trails and tracks for residents to utilize should they wish to explore the outdoors. August 20, 2020

SAU student dies at dorm Southern Arkansas University President Trey Berry announced shortly before 6 p.m. that a student was found dead Wednesday evening in his residence hall. by Banner-News staff report - August 19, 2020

Students, parents question security protocols following shooting incident A shooting incident that occurred on August 11 at Southern Arkansas University that resulted in one student’s death left many students and their parents shaken,... by Caitlan Butler, Rhett Gentry - August 19, 2020