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Cool Off & Be Safe

Here are a couple safety tips from Magnolia Radio: 1. Peace Hall at First United Methodist Church is open for relief from the heat, from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. today and Saturday. Use the Madison Street entrance (the Stew Pot entrance.) 2. Also, you are reminded to never run a generator inside a house or garage, or in any enclosed space. Even with the

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Pedals for Compassion Saturday, June 22

Compassion’s Foundation, the local domestic violence shelter, is hosting a benefit bicycle ride on Saturday, June 22nd. There will be four different-length routes to choose from: 100k, 35 mile, 15 mile, or 5 mile fun ride. Also a corral start, starting with the 100k riders first! All proceeds go to support the domestic violence shelter in

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Blood Shortage in Our Area

Texarkana, TX — LifeShare Blood Center, with the support of several of its hospital partners, is issuing an emergency appeal. Patient care is being severely threatened by the inadequate blood supply that the region has been experiencing for several weeks. “Unfortunately, for many people, it is a problem you don’t realize exists unless you

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McDonald’s Coming Down

Magnolia’s McDonald’s being demolished, starting at 7:45 a.m. Wednesday, May 29th. Friday was the last day open in the building built in 1982. The contents of the restaurant were removed over the weekend. I’m told that many of the interior furnishings were purchased by CCAPS. McDonald’s will rebuild in the same location,

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Mulerider Athletics Camps

Southern Arkansas University Mulerider Athletics has numerous camps coming up in many different sports…Track & Field, Baseball, Softball, Football, Volleyball, Men’s & Women’s Basketball. The camps are available for a variety of ages. Links to each of the individual camps, with information and registration forms, are

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World Championship Steak Cook-Off Winners

WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP STEAK COOK-OFF WINNERS – Delta Waterfowl Backwater Chapter won the award for the best steak at Saturday’s 30th-annual World Championship Steak Cook-off at the 31st-annual Magnolia Blossom Festival. They received the Governor’s Cup and $4,000 cash. – The Appetizer Challenge was won by Phillip the Grill. –

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Blossom Festival Treasure Found!

The Magnolia Blossom Festival Treasure Hunt is over. The treasure was found around 10:15 this morning by the team of Emma Wooldridge, Abby Pieratt and Samantha Gregory. The treasure was found on a guy-wire off a power pole in the 400 block of Washington Street, near the intersection with East North, next to the 100 North Building. It was a

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Treasure Hunt Clue- Friday, 10 a.m.

MAGNOLIA BLOSSOM FESTIVAL TREASURE HUNT SPONSORED BY PEOPLES BANK If you find the treasure, you win $400.   HOURLY CLUES STARTING AT 7 A.M. FRIDAY!!!!   Here is your Friday 10 a.m. clue:   Clue #12 – 10 a.m. Friday, May 17:   Do you like to read? The informational booth is open Friday night! Titles on either

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Treasure Hunt Clue- Friday, 9 a.m.

MAGNOLIA BLOSSOM FESTIVAL TREASURE HUNT SPONSORED BY PEOPLES BANK If you find the treasure, you win $400.   HOURLY CLUES STARTING AT 7 A.M. FRIDAY!!!!   Here is your Friday 9 a.m. clue:   Clue #11 – 9 a.m. Friday, May 17:   The Price is Right is a great game show. The treasure hunt is almost done Would you