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š± How will Baptist Healthās takeover change care at Magnoliaās hospital?
Good morning Magnolia! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. āļøļø
In today's newsletter:
- How will Baptist Healthās takeover change care at Magnoliaās hospital?
- What renovations and new tennis court rules did Magnoliaās school board approve?
- Magnoliaās Colby Garland emerges as a top target for Memphis
Also on today's calendar: The Gold Rush 5K and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? š¤ (Answer below!)
- Friday: Warm; breezy in the afternoon, with a high of 87 and low of 66 degrees. š¶ Hot!
- Saturday: Cloudy, a shower and t-storm, temps: high: 72, low: 44.
- Sunday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 73 and low of 44 degrees.
š° News we're reading
1. Baptist Health to acquire Magnolia Regional Medical Center (magnoliareporter.com) ā Magnoliaās hospital will officially become Baptist Health Medical Center-Magnolia on July 12, 2026, after a newly announced acquisition agreement. Leaders say the deal is meant to stabilize rural health care, keep services like emergency and outpatient care in town, and ensure a smooth transition for patients and staff over the next few months. 
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2. Magnolia School Board met to discuss bids (magnoliabannernews.com) ā Magnolia School Board has approved multiple bids to renovate East Side Elementary, including flooring work that addresses asbestos-containing glue more affordably. The board also plans to restrict open access to the public tennis courts after recent vandalism, requiring residents to call ahead to use the courts. Ā Ā Ā
3. Examining implications of Memphis basketball's first transfer acquisitions (commercialappeal.com) ā A Magnolia native, point guard Colby Garland, is being courted by Memphis basketball and will take an official visit starting April 17 as the Tigers rebuild their roster through the transfer portal. While Memphis has already added two key shooters and secured several returners, Garland is described as a top backcourt priority amid interest from multiple major programs. Ā Ā Ā
4. Arkansas State Police warn about scam (magnoliareporter.com) ā Arkansas State Police are warning Magnolia-area residents about scam callers posing as Internet Crimes Against Children officers and threatening arrest to scare people into responding. Authorities stress these calls are fake, urge you to hang up immediately, and ask that you report any such attempts to local law enforcement, ASP, or the Arkansas Attorney Generalās Office. Ā Ā Ā
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Upcoming Events in
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Little Shop of Horrors
Harton Theatre, Harton Theater, Magnolia
7:00 pm
Friday April 17
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Other local events
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The Gold Rush 5K
100 E University St , Magnolia
1:00 pm -
Little Shop of Horrors
Harton Theatre , Harton Theater , Magnolia
7:00 pm -
V/JV Baseball Game vs. Texarkana
Magnolia School District Texarkana, AR 71854, USA
5:00 pm -
Softball Game vs. Hope
Magnolia School District Hope, AR 71801, USA
5:00 pm -
V/JV Softball Game vs. Hope
Magnolia High School Magnolia, AR 71753, USA
5:00 pm -
V/JV Baseball Game vs. Hope
Magnolia School District Magnolia, AR 71753, USA
5:00 pm -
Softball Game vs. Fouke
Magnolia School District Fouke, AR 71837, USA
5:00 pm
Saturday April 18
Monday April 20
Tuesday April 21
Thursday April 23
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š Events Nearby
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Memphis Tigers at Wichita State Shockers Softball
Wilkins Stadium , 100 E University St , Magnolia
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DEK of Hearts at Magnolia Blossom Festival
The Square Park , 117 N Jefferson St , Magnolia
7:00 pm -
3rd Annual Juneteenth Freedom 5K Run/Walk
100 E University St , Magnolia
12:30 pm
Thursday April 30
Friday May 15
Saturday June 20
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š¬ Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Brown & Root posted a job opening for Security Guard in Magnolia. Apply here.
- McDonald's posted a job opening for Crew Team Member in Magnolia. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Magnolia here.
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The NO-BELL prize (Thank you Gina M. for sending it in!)
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