Community & City News

Since 2022, park usage in Magnolia has increased by 124 percent, reflecting steady improvements, expanded amenities, and a growing interest in our community’s outdoor spaces. Eastside Park Improvements Over the past three years, approximately $1.8 million has been invested in Eastside Park through various funding sources, including the Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT), Arkansas Parks, Heritage and Tourism, the City of Magnolia, and the Magnolia A&P Commission. Si

When you see new flowers blooming downtown, kids splashing in the water at the park, or crowds gathering for the Magnolia Blossom Festival, chances are the Magnolia Advertising and Promotion Commission (A&P Commission) has played a role in making it happen.  The A&P Commission was created to oversee the tax collected from hotel, motel, and short-term rental stays. By law, those funds must be used to promote tourism, support conventions, and enhance activities that bring visit