September 1 On the Police Report: 25 year old Ashley Williamson of Magnolia was arrested for public intoxicaiton and late last week she was arrested for DWI. 19 year old Kevin Hart of Waldo has been charged with obstruction of governmental operations after giving officers his brothers name as his identity. 41year old Freddy young was arrested for disorderly conduct and possession of a crack pipe.
September 1 In a survey conducted by Talk Business Research and Hendrix College, fourth district Congressman Mike Ross enjoys an 18 point lead ovver his Republican challenger, Magnolia native, Beth Anne Rankin. Dr. Jay Barth of Hendrix said that "The fact that Congressman Ross, a well funded incumbent, is shown to be just under 50%, is a sign of the anti incumbent, anti Washington and anti Democratic enviroment. Barth says that "Rankin remains unknown by many residents of the district adn that her ability to raise funds necessary to introduce herself to voters is curcial to her ability to close the gap.
September 1 Magnolia is among 24 schools in Arkansas to see a rise in AP test scores. Others in our area were El Dorado, Crossett and Ashdown. The 24 schools participated in an experimental program designed to promote advance placement testing in English, Math, and Science and saw a 41.9 per cent increase in students scoring a three, four, or five on the tests.
August 30 Magnolia Arts and the Theatre Department at Southern Arkansas Univrsity announce community auditions for their upcoming production of "Steel Magnolias." Women are invited to audition for the play this Wednesday and Thursday, September 1st and 2nd from 7-9pm in Harton Theatre on the campus of Southern Arkansas University. For more information about auditions or "Steel Magnolias" call Janet at 235-5274 or email magnoliaarts@saumag.edu.
August 30 The South Arkansas Women's Network is presenting a professional development workshop on Thursday, September 2nd from 5-8pm at the LifeSmart Center, a light meal is included. One part of the workshop is "time management skills for women." Laura Connerly will share tips and suggestions to make time for everything. Then, Terri Treadway, will share ways our body's age as we get older and how we can overcome. Plus getting fit in just 10 minutes a day. Cost is $35 per person and includes a year of SAWN Membership. Students 15-18 $25 and $25 for South Arkansas Women's Network Members. Call Karen Weido at 235-3212 or Laura Griffin at 235-7058.
August 30 The ban on all outdoor burning remains in effect for Columbia, Lafayette, Nevada, and Ouachita Counties. The ban will not be lifted until conditions improve.
