Monthly Archives: November 2010

Above, the Dixie Mart on South Jackson is open for business this morning after being robbed at gunpoint last night. Find the details of the robbery in today’s Banner-News. In today’s print edition of the Banner-News, you’ll learn what Magnolia … Continue reading →

If you didn’t see the display of flags on the Columbia County Courthouse lawn today, you’ve missed your chance! Above, members of the American Legion and the American Legion Auxiliary take the flags down and prepare them for storage. The … Continue reading →

The Columbia County American Legion and American Legion Auxiliary spent the afternoon cooking and serving hamburgers to local servicemen and women. We spent a little time at the American Legion visiting with some of our local veterans and particularly enjoyed … Continue reading →

Southern Arkansas University and the Student Veterans Association hosted a Veterans Day ceremony this afternoon to recognize the service of local veterans. To see more photos of the event,

East Side Elementary will host “Grandparent’s Day” for all first-grade students on Friday, November 12, from 8:15 – 9:30 a.m.  Each first-grader is permitted to invite one grandparent or “grandperson” to attend this special event.  Grandparents will spend time reading … Continue reading →

The Columbia County Courthouse is surrounded by flags today in honor of Veterans Day. Each of the flags is embroidered with the name of a soldier and the war in which he or she served. We encourage you, if you … Continue reading →

Above, Master Sergeant Chad Bailey, a graduate of Magnolia High School, reminds the audience at this morning’s Veterans Day celebration at Panther Arena to remember the sacrifices of our nation’s veterans. To see more photos from the event,

We’re about to head out to the first Veterans Day event of the morning at Panther Arena, where Central Elementary students and the Veterans of Foreign War (VFW) are hosting a special program honoring local veterans. The gates open at … Continue reading →