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updated: Fri Jun 27, 2008 01:54 pm

Magnolia News

Local news for Magnolia, AR continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.

Friday Jun 27 | WLMT

Inmate Arrested in 10 year-old Magnolia, Arkansas Murder

Authorities in Columbia County have arrested a man already in prison in connection with a 10 year-old murder case.

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Wed Jun 18, 2008

Log Cabin Democrat

After half-century, Magnolia woman finishes school

Sarah Calton never starts something she does not intend to finish, including the education she put on hold more than 50 years ago.

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Related Topix: Columbia County, AR, Adolescents and Pre-Teens, Family, Ashley County, AR

Fri May 30, 2008

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Patriot Rail seeks STB nod for Louisiana and North West Railroad acquisition

Patriot Rail Corp. is seeking Surface Transportation Board approval to acquire control of the Louisiana and North West Railroad Co.

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Related Topix: McNeil, AR

Wed May 21, 2008

Arkansas Times

Free Riverfest parking

Not only is it free, but it is just steps away from a main entrance on the North Little Rock side of the river.

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Related Topix: North Little Rock, AR, Little Rock, AR, Little Rock Metro

Sun May 18, 2008

Texarkana Gazette

Congregation will honor pastor, wife

Two special services are planned in conjunction with the pastor and wife anniversary celebration for Elder Jerry and Patricia Roach at Brotherly Love Ministries. via Texarkana Gazette

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Related Topix: Ashdown, AR

Tue May 06, 2008

Texarkana Gazette

Former teacher charged with 12 felonies

By Brandy Ward Banner-News of Magnolia MAGNOLIA, Ark.-Donna Lou Sanders, 46, of Magnolia has been officially charged with two counts of accomplice to rape, four counts of third-degree sexual assault and six ... via Texarkana Gazette

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Sun May 04, 2008

KSLA-TV Shreveport

Magnolia Teacher Arrested For Providing Sexual Opportunities For Students, Including Daughter

“In all my years, I've seen some horrible cases, but this one is the worst. It's truly bizarre.”

Posted: Updated: Within the past couple of weeks, three female school teachers in the Ark-La-Tex have been arrested in connection with sex crimes involving their underage students. via KSLA-TV Shreveport

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Related Topix: Adolescents and Pre-Teens

Fri May 02, 2008

WREC-AM Memphis

Arkansas Teacher Says She's Guilty

Police in Magnolia Arkansas have charged a teacher with 12 counts of allowing abuse of a minor and 10 counts of rape. via WREC-AM Memphis

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Wed Apr 30, 2008

KATV

Charges Filed Against Former Teache

“Due to catastrophic events that have taken place within my family, I do hereby resign as a teacher in the Magnolia School District”

To read the arrest affadavits click here. Magnolia police say the motives of a teacher accused of taking three youngsters to motels to engage in sex in a nearby town aren't known. via KATV

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Mon Apr 28, 2008

WPTY

Arkansas Teacher Takes Teens to Motels for Sex

“Due to catastrophic events that have taken place within my family, I do hereby resign as a teacher in the Magnolia School District.”

Magnolia police say the motives of a teacher accused of taking three youngsters to motels to engage in sex in a nearby town aren't known. via WPTY

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Sun Apr 27, 2008

Benton County Daily Record

Governor's appointments

Gov. Mike Beebe has appointed these 27 people to state and local positions, his office announced Thursday Tracy Akard, Pearcy, to the state Board of Cosmetology for a term expiring Jan. via Benton County Daily Record

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Related Topix: Pearcy, AR, Springdale, AR, Stephens, AR, Bella Vista, AR, Searcy, AR

Fri Apr 25, 2008

FOX16.com

Teacher accused of helping girls get motel room for sex

“You've got two lives who are going to be traumatized for life. They're going to have to live with this. It's going to be awful and it's going to be hard. That's the worst part.”

A school teacher who police say rented motel rooms for a 12-year-old girl and a 13-year-old girl to have sex with others has been arrested on numerous charges. via FOX16.com

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Related Topix: Columbia County, AR, Family, Adolescents and Pre-Teens, Union County, AR

Thu Apr 24, 2008

WREG-TV Memphis

Work begins on new hospital at Magnolia, Ark.

Work has begun on a $30 million hospital that officials say will boost the local economy and provide much better medical care. via WREG-TV Memphis

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Tue Apr 22, 2008

Arkansas Online

Railcars carrying chlorine derail in Magnolia

By The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette A train derailed Friday morning in the southern city of Magnolia, causing several rail cars full of chlorine to tip over but no leaks were reported. via Arkansas Online

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Related Topix: Taylor, AR, Columbia County, AR

Sun Apr 20, 2008

KSLA-TV Shreveport

No Leaks Reported From Derailed Chlorine Tanker Cars In Magnolia

Posted: Updated: Three tanker cars carrying chlorine jumped the tracks Friday morning in Magnolia, Arkansas. via KSLA-TV Shreveport

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Fri Apr 18, 2008

KATV Little Rock

Train Derails in Magnolia

Three tank cars full of liquid chlorine derailed and tipped over near the Southern Arkansas University campus. via KATV Little Rock

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Thu Apr 17, 2008

Dailyitem.com

Mid-Daily Items: Check before towing

“I hate the way towing people run the business”

Dallas tow truck driver Fidel Retana Jr. apparently didn't look inside the illegally parked car he hooked up and hauled away from a fire lane. via Dailyitem.com

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Related Topix: Drugs

Tue Apr 15, 2008

KTHV-TV Little Rock

A Leg, A Thigh...And A Side Of Marijuana

Magnolia police say it wasn't the fried chicken in Savalas Vantoli Stewart's car that gave off a funky smell. via KTHV-TV Little Rock

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Related Topix: Drugs, Life, Food, Meat, Chicken, Waldo, AR

Mon Apr 14, 2008

Herald-Leader

Other days

Little is known concerning the affray. It is alleged that Curry and Tickler were drinking together in a livery stable, and while there quarreled. via Herald-Leader

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Wed Apr 02, 2008

The Daily Illini

Odds and Ends: Police dept. apologizes after misusing surveillance

“It was a one-in-a-million type of thing.”

Police in La Crosse are a little red-faced right now. They're apologizing after issuing an alert about a woman suspected of using a stolen credit card at a convenience store. via The Daily Illini

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