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Magnolia, Arkansas Patch AM: a 4 min read

Hi there, Magnolia! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Could SAU’s new emergency management degree fit your work schedule?
  • How SAU’s new education dean could shape Magnolia’s future teachers
  • How new dues and a boutique could reshape Magnolia’s downtown square

Also on today's calendar: Chris Loggins Performing Live.

Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Humid with a t-storm in spots, with a high of 88 and low of 74 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: An afternoon thunderstorm, temps: high: 95, low: 76.
  • Sunday: Humid with a thunderstorm, with a high of 89 and low of 72 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Southern Arkansas University launches new Bachelor of Science in Emergency Management for Fall 2026 (press-herald.com) — Southern Arkansas University in Magnolia is launching a fully online Bachelor of Science in Emergency Management, with enrollment starting in Fall 2026. The program targets both traditional students and working first responders, supporting regional needs tied to ALETA, the Arkansas Fire Training Academy, and South Arkansas’ growing industries while letting Magnolia-area professionals advance their careers without leaving the community.
   

2. SAU names Dr. C. Neelie Dobbins dean of the College of Education and Human Performance (gilmermirror.com) — Southern Arkansas University in Magnolia has named longtime faculty leader Dr. C. Neelie Dobbins as the new dean of its College of Education and Human Performance, effective July 1. Her appointment follows years of expanding teacher preparation programs, securing major grants, and building school district partnerships across southern Arkansas, positioning Magnolia’s hometown university as a regional model for educator training and workforce readiness.
   

3. Mike McNeill's Diary for Thursday, June 11, 2026: Downtown doings (magnoliareporter.com) — Downtown Magnolia District members voted to raise their own dues to fund daily recycling pickup in the Magnolia Square alleys, aiming for a cleaner, more attractive downtown. They also celebrated business growth with Magnolia Thread Collective opening a brick-and-mortar boutique on the Square and reflected on recent festival-driven advertising gains.
   

4. Magnolia School Board Meeting Discussing MAGSA 2027 Handbook Updates and More (magnoliabannernews.com) — Magnolia parents and students should know the School Board has approved updates to the MAGSA 2027 handbook, revised several student policies, and accepted the June personnel report. Members also began discussing needed roof work on the Magnolia Middle School gym, but postponed final decisions until their next meeting on Monday, July 13 at 6 p.m.
   

5. Juneteenth Festival Treasure Hunt Clues through 7 a.m. Wednesday (magnoliareporter.com) — Treasure hunters in Magnolia can use these fresh Juneteenth Festival clues to chase a $1,100 prize hidden outdoors in a public, easy-to-see spot. The rhyming hints point toward a long-standing, memory-filled local place tied to community history and roots dating back to 1948.
   

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  • Sam's Club posted a job opening for Stocking Team Associate in Magnolia. Apply here.
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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Magnolia

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