Local Conservation District Board accepting nominations
The Columbia County Conservation District Board (CCDB) is accepting nominations for positions on their board through Feb. 3.
The Columbia County Conservation District Board (CCDB) is accepting nominations for positions on their board through Feb. 3.
Students returned to schools in the Magnolia School District Monday, and the district published additional guidelines for coronavirus measures on its website.
Several hearings in ongoing criminal cases are scheduled for Jan. 7 at the Columbia County Courthouse.
The Magnolia-Columbia County Chamber of Commerce has announced their winners for the ‘Let it Glow’ Christmas Light contest.
The new year started in Magnolia with moderate rainfall, at-home fireworks and minimal celebrations at only a few venues in the city.
Shemar Easter is no stranger to the community, having worked for two local banks, part-time for the county ambulance service and lived in nearby Stephens for n…
On Dec. 17, 2012, Nichole and John Flemens’ son, Canton, made his way into the world, but their lives would be changed forever a couple of months later when th…
It’s been over 22 years since Christopher Armstrong went missing from his home in Village, yet limited evidence is available for those searching for the missin…
The Arkansas Department of Agriculture recognized a Columbia County family with the honor of Century Farm for two locations as part of the 2020 Arkansas Centur…
During a first appearance hearing on Dec. 7, a man arrested by the Columbia County Sheriff ’s Department insisted that his name was incorrect on the arrest rec…
Sixteen-year-old Kobe Leichmon of El Dorado has been charged with murder in the first degree for the shooting death of a sixteen-year-old in Magnolia.
A wreck on Highway 82 between a silver Chevy Silverado and a dark grey Toyota Tacoma shut down one lane of the highway Friday afternoon. Columbia County deputi…
The Columbia County Courthouse is fully decorated for the holiday season, with Christmas lights streamed around the building and on the grounds and much of the…
While most named on the criminal case docket were available for their hearings, defense and prosecuting attorneys alike stepped in to fill the lull between cas…
According to a release from the Arkansas Department of Corrections, at approximately 12:20 p.m. Saturday, an inmate from Columbia County was pronounced dead at…
As the last month of the year begins, an abrupt change of weather has come with it.
Logoly State Park officials are encouraging the community to take a break from their Black Friday hassles and visit the park for Green Friday. Park Superintend…
The Solid Waste Department of Columbia County offers a multitude of services to its community, such as the disposal of bagged leaves and pine needles from a re…
A small fire overtook a section of fenceline on Columbia Street in Magnolia around 3:05 p.m. Monday. City and volunteer firefighters alike responded to the bla…
The Columbia County Animal Protection Society (CCAPS) houses over 100 cats and dogs and takes in over 1,000 unwanted animals each year, with a mission to provi…
“I didn’t know I was missing something - I get that camaraderie again. Just knowing that they are in that position now that they are going into an uncertain ti…
“There’s a certain self-gratification that comes with knowing what you’re doing doesn’t benefit you at all,” stated Chase Lovell, "Knowing that you made a diff…
“(Service instilled) a great work ethic, it helped me be a better leader and I learned that you didn’t have to know everything, but at least know where to look…
Southern Arkansas University is set to finish its Fall semester on Nov. 20, with plans to pick classes back up on Jan. 13 for the Spring semester. The Fall sem…
As the winter sets in, some households across the United States will be asking the same question: Do I keep the heat on or do I buy groceries?
Odies Wilson, 21, appeared Thursday afternoon at the 13th Judicial District Circuit Court of Columbia County with Judge David Talley presiding. A pre-trial hea…
The Banner News reported live on Facebook Tuesday night and subsequently called several races after reviewing election results from Columbia and surrounding co…
Today is the big day: the 2020 General Election. Voting will occur at the Calvary Baptist Church in Magnolia, American Legion Post 3 in Magnolia, the Bowman/ B…
The Magnolia-Columbia County Chamber of Commerce's Halloween guide details some of the upcoming events taking place this Saturday.
In October 2000, Charles Edward Beckham III, the Republican candidate for Arkansas State Senate District 12, was a Senior at the Mississippi School of Math and…
MAGNOLIA - It was a wet, muggy Friday afternoon when the Trojan Horse display made its way to the Columbia County Courthouse. Parked on South Court Square, it …
The Heart of Mary Catholic Church saw their pro-life display on church property knocked down during the night of Oct. 19.
The Magnolia School District will observe Red Ribbon Week this year during the week of October 26 – 30.
All Care Pharmacy received minor building damage as a driver drove their vehicle through the front window of the store around 11:30 a.m. Oct. 20. Police respon…
Early voting began Monday, with the line extending from inside the County Annex out into the side parking lot. Grey skies loomed overhead, but no fear or specu…
On Oct. 14, Mule Kick announced on their Facebook page that they would be temporarily closing due to an employee testing positive for COVID 19. It was the busi…
The Columbia County Chamber of Commerce will host a Trunk or Treat on the Magnolia Square on Oct. 31 from 3 to 5 p.m. The Chamber is inviting businesses to set…
The 2020 deer season in Columbia County kicked off with a warm Sept. 26 morning opening of the Archery season. Now, cooler weather is expected for Saturday mor…
Election day is set for Nov. 3, the results of which will determine presidential, county and city contests. Just as important as understanding what is on the b…
Due to the Magnolia School District’s change to Virtual Learning Fridays, report cards for the first nine-week grading period will be sent home on Thursday, Oc…
The Columbia County Health Local Health Unit will conduct pop-up COVID 19 testing on Tuesday, Oct. 14 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
As Arkansas reaches its seventh month of COVID 19 restrictions, the Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) has released a Halloween guidance during the pandemic. …
Open up your wallet and pull our your Arkansas Driver’s License. Look at the top right corner of the ID. If you see the phrase “Not For Federal ID”, that means…
Southern Arkansas University Nursing and Public Health students will be working with the Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) to administer flu vaccinations to …
Gann was recognized during a luncheon yesterday, receiving a Certificate of Appreciation from the Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism and a Cert…
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 spot…
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…
While multiple institutions collect and report COVID-19 data, the reports based on those data that are produced by the ADH sometimes differ from the local inst…
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 …
According to the live data from the “Southern Arkansas University COVID-19 Data” website that was released by SAU, the University has not completed a day witho…