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From pews to pastures, meet the other Jack Daniels

Oct 14, 2025

His father either had a great sense of humor or a knack for coming up with names. He called the acreage he farmed along the Red River in Lafayette County Miracle Farms, inspired by one of his favorite sayings: “God grants the miracle — we do the work.”
But why did Mr. Daniels name his son Jack?
“I have a lot of...

Stories from the man behind the chair

Oct 14, 2025

Today on Life in LA, I sat down with a man who’s been part of Magnolia’s story for nearly six decades. Don Higdon began barbering on the square back in 1966, when a shop might have just one pair of electric clippers that all three barbers shared. Since then, he’s seen every hairstyle imaginable come and go —...

Cruisin' for a worthy cause

Sep 23, 2025

Today’s episode takes us to a special community event in Magnolia, Arkansas — the annual Cruisin’ Against Bruisin’ car show, hosted at Immanuel Baptist Church. More than just a gathering of classic cars and enthusiasts, this event raises funds for Compassion’s Foundation, an organization dedicated to offering...