Monthly Archives: December 2010

In today’s Banner-News, look for the latest details on the closing of the Magnolia Kroger store. We can tell you in advance that 40 employees are affected, and that those employees will be offered either positions at other Kroger stores … Continue reading →

Magnolia Regional Medical Center is excited to announce the creation of a Community Advisory Board (CAB).  The purpose of the CAB will be for representatives from the hospital’s service area to provide feedback to MRMC leadership regarding the hospital’s position … Continue reading →

Arkansas Lottery officials say a Mega Millions ticket bought at a North Little Rock convenience store is worth $1 million, reports the Associated Press. The latest Mega Millions drawing was Tuesday night and the ticket bought at the Superstop store is … Continue reading →

Dixie Edington, Banner-News reporter, has just returned from Kroger where employees confirmed that the store will be shut down Jan. 15. Sales are set to begin on merchandise on Jan. 5, the employees said. (None wanted to be identified because … Continue reading →

Even as we type this post, we are on hold with the corporate offices of the business we’re hearing so much about today. No, we’re not referring to the gas station that shut down unexpectedly in Waldo yesterday – the … Continue reading →

We’ve heard the rumor, and we’re all over it . . . stay tuned to the Banner-News Blog for updates coming shortly!!!

Thanks to Columbia County Judge Larry Atkinson, we received a guided tour through the County Annex building this morning after wandering inside in search of photos for today’s newspaper. The judge just happened to be on site, mostly because of … Continue reading →

Whew, we don’t know about you, but we’ve been busy this morning! And boy, does today’s newspaper reflect it, too! In today’s Banner-News, you’ll find out why business was moving a little slower than usual at the Columbia County Annex … Continue reading →