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Bear population ‘slowly expanding’ in Arkansas, says Game and Fish Arkansas’s bear and elk harvests showed slight declines during the 2019 season, but biologists with the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission said much of the decre... by AGFC Communications - January 23, 2020

Arkansas travel guide now available The 2020 Arkansas Travel Guide is now available at Welcome Centers and tourism locations across the state. You can order a print edition or view the guide onlin... January 23, 2020

CCS honor roll for 2nd nine-weeks and semester The honor roll for Columbia Christian School's second nine weeks and first semester have been announced. They are: by Banner-News - January 23, 2020

Taylor Homecoming Court announced The Taylor Homecoming Court has been announced. The Homecoming Queen this year is Emmi Patrick. by Banner-News - January 23, 2020

Magnolia Arts to host one-day installation for upcoming interactive display at MAD As part of Murphy Art District’s educational outreach program, Scottish-born artist Claire Ashley is scheduled for a trip to Magnolia Arts Thursday to work with... by Staff Report - January 22, 2020

Magnolia gets light dusting of sleet Wednesday morning For about 90 minutes Wednesday morning, a light amount of sleet dusted the Magnolia area as wintry weather moved through most of the western portion of Arkansas... by J.D. Bailey, Banner-News - January 22, 2020

Snowy roads cause interstate wreck in northwest Arkansas The northbound lanes of Interstate 49 are blocked in Washington County due to a crash involving at least one tractor-trailer on Wednesday morning, according to ... by Josh Snyder - January 22, 2020

Volunteers with SAU, AmeriCorps programs aid Magnolia homeless shelter on MLK Day On Jan. 20 in celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, volunteers aided with time at the Southern Christian Mission by a partnership between Southern Arkansa... by SAU News - January 22, 2020

Menendez’ portraits of ‘Famous People’ highlighted in El Dorado exhibit The South Arkansas Arts Center is set to welcome Dr. Moises Menendez and his inspiring charcoal and graphite works, "Famous People," to its El Dorado lobby gall... by Banner-News - January 22, 2020

Former assistant federal prosecutor named interim U.S. Attorney Arkansas Western District After the sudden resignation of Duane “Dak” Kees on Jan. 17, who previously served as the acting head federal prosecutor and U.S. Attorney for the Western Distr... by Banner-News - January 22, 2020

NAACP hands out local awards A Southern Arkansas University graduate who serves as a public defender in Columbia County said the preamble of the U.S. Constitution is for everyone. by CHRIS GILLIAM Banner-News - January 22, 2020

Expert talks savings by using solar panels A presentation from a solar panel expert Thursday night at the Magnolia City Council Chambers educated several community members about the potential savings of ... by BECKY BELL, Special to Banner-News - January 22, 2020