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28/11/2025

Do you want your child's letter to Santa to be in the paper? You can easily submit the letter by entering it at the link below. Letters will be printed in the Dec. 24 paper. https://magnoliabannernews.secondstreetapp.com/Magnolia-2025-Letters-to-Santa/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook_Banner-News

28/11/2025

Last week, the Arkansas Department of Public Safety concluded a series of community stakeholder meetings aimed at helping Arkansas communities prepare for, respond to, and recover from mass violence incidents. Seven events were held across the state, with over 600 participants representing local, state and federal law enforcement, emergency management and educational agencies. Philanthropic, nonprofit, faith-based organizations and ambulance/hospital facility personnel were also represented.

Last week, the Arkansas Department of Public Safety concluded a series of community stakeholder meetings aimed at helping Arkansas communities prepare for, respond to, and recover from mass violence incidents. Seven events were held across the state, with over 600 participants representing local, st...

28/11/2025

On Tuesday, Senator Fredrick Love was the guest speaker for the monthly Lunch and Lecture at the El Dorado-Union County Chamber of Commerce, and wanted to let the city know, he is running to be the next governor.

On Tuesday, Senator Fredrick Love was the guest speaker for the monthly Lunch and Lecture at the El Dorado-Union County Chamber of Commerce, and wanted to let the city know, he is running to be the next governor.

27/11/2025

The Southern Arkansas Lady Muleriders (4-2) raced out to a 25-0 lead and never looked back as they rolled over Christian Brothers 91-35 Tuesday night in their home opener.

The Southern Arkansas Lady Muleriders (4-2) raced out to a 25-0 lead and never looked back as they rolled over Christian Brothers 91-35 Tuesday night in their home opener.

27/11/2025

"Gus" the turkey has been spending Thanksgiving week much differently than millions of other unlucky gobblers across the U.S.

"Gus" the turkey has been spending Thanksgiving week much differently than millions of other unlucky gobblers across the U.S.

27/11/2025

Thirty-six student-athletes across all four NCAA Division II Football Super Regions were recently announced as nominees for the 2025 Harlon Hill Award, presented annually since 1986 to Division II National Player of the Year.

Thirty-six student-athletes across all four NCAA Division II Football Super Regions were recently announced as nominees for the 2025 Harlon Hill Award, presented annually since 1986 to Division II National Player of the Year.

25/11/2025

Arkansas State Police will prepare an investigative file to be submitted to the Columbia County Prosecutor's Office, which will determine whether the use of deadly force was consistent with state law.

A Magnolia man who was shot by a Magnolia Police Department officer earlier this month has died.

25/11/2025

The Southern Arkansas Muleriders and Lady Muleriders will host different teams inside the W.T.. Watson Athletic Center tonight.

The Southern Arkansas Muleriders and Lady Muleriders will host different teams inside the W.T.. Watson Athletic Center tonight.

25/11/2025

Damontez Ellison, 24, of Magnolia, was taken into custody on Sept. 16 on 11 counts of breaking and entering, nine counts of theft of property under $1,000, theft by receiving a firearm, fleeing on foot, possession of a controlled substance and four counts of theft of a debit or credit card.

Damontez Ellison, 24, of Magnolia, was taken into custody on Sept. 16 on 11 counts of breaking and entering, nine counts of theft of property under $1,000, theft by receiving a firearm, fleeing on foot, possession of a controlled substance and four counts of theft of a debit or credit card.

24/11/2025

Highways and airports will be abuzz around Thanksgiving, the busiest travel holiday of the year, as a record 81.8 million Americans are projected by the American Automobile Association to make trips of 50 miles or more.

Highways and airports will be abuzz around Thanksgiving, the busiest travel holiday of the year, as a record 81.8 million Americans are projected by the American Automobile Association to make trips of 50 miles or more.

24/11/2025

The Southern Arkansas University board of trustees on Friday approved revised strategic initiatives and mission, vision and values statements for Southern Arkansas University Tech as the college works to complete its new strategic plan.

The Southern Arkansas University board of trustees on Friday approved revised strategic initiatives and mission, vision and values statements for Southern Arkansas University Tech as the college works to complete its new strategic plan.

22/11/2025

Missy Coats and Bobbie Rich spoke at the Magnolia Rotary Club on Nov. 13. about how Make-A-Wish has benefitted South Arkansas

Missy Coats and Bobbie Rich spoke at the Magnolia Rotary Club on Nov. 13. about how Make-A-Wish has benefitted South Arkansas