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Lewellen Receives Standard of Excellence Award from NYITCOM at A-State

New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine at Arkansas State University (NYITCOM at A-State) honored longtime Dumas physician . . .

Delta Memorial Auxiliary Donates $10,000 Toward New Hospital Signage

DUMAS, Ark. — Delta Memorial Hospital is proud to announce a generous $10,000 donation from the Delta Memorial Auxiliary to . . .

Patricia Vandenberg 1947-2026

Patricia Vandenberg Patricia (Patty) Ann Vandenberg, 79, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and sister, passed away May . . .

Corbin, Pickett and Charles elected to State Senate and House at Arkansas Boys State 2026

LITTLE ROCK, AR (05/27/2026)-- Anthony Corbin, Warren Pickett, and Isaac Charles were elected by their peers to the State Senate . . .

New reports show data center risk

While Jackson residents are showing stiff opposition to a proposed data center, a new report has come out indicating Entergy . . .

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    Dumas native Dr. Thomas Lewellen received the Standard of Excellence Award from NYIT College of Osteopathic Medicine at Arkansas State University. Presenting the award are NYITCOM at A-State dean Dr. Shane Speights (left) and Dr. Amanda Deel, a New Edinberg native who is the associate dean at NYITCOM at A-State.

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  • Highest Honors (Top 10) Jeremy Isaiah Hayes, Valedictorian
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    Highest Honors (Top 10) Tirah McGehee, Salutatorian
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    Highest Honors (Top 10) Ka’Neja Robinson
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    Highest Honors (Top 10) Regina Dotson
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    Highest Honors (Top 10) Kierra Jones
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    Highest Honors (Top 10) Alexis Gibson
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    Highest Honors (Top 10) Kendri Broughton
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    Highest Honors (Top 10) Juan Ramirez
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    Highest Honors (Top 10) Camden Jackson
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    Highest Honors (Top 10) Sha’klyla McCarrell
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    High Honors graduates (3.5 or higher) Brishanna Watkins
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    High Honors graduates (3.5 or higher) Ca’liyah Mosby
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    High Honors graduates (3.5 or higher) Ja’niyah Patterson
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    High Honors graduates (3.5 or higher) Taurianna Jackson
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    High Honors graduates (3.5 or higher) Jordyn Jones
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    High Honors graduates (3.5 or higher) Taiya Jones
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    High Honors graduates (3.5 or higher) Jadyn Slater
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    High Honors graduates (3.5 or higher) Leslie Chavez
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    High Honors graduates (3.5 or higher) Carmen Austin
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    High Honors graduates (3.5 or higher) Rosario Trujillo

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    DHS Class of 2026 Honor students

    Thu,06/04/26-3:07PM , 172 Reads

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    Jeremy Isaiah Hayes
    Tirah McGehee
    Ka’Neja Robinson
    Regina Dotson
    Kiera Jones
    Alexis Gibson 
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    Juan Ramirez
    Camden Jackson
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    Ca’liyah Mosby
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    State of Arkansas House of Representatives Weekly Column

    By ARKANSAS HOUSE REPORT BY REPRESENTATIVE MARK MCELROY
    Sun,05/31/26-1:04PM , 162 Reads

    Arkansas is proudly known as The Natural State, but it is also a deeply rural state. From agriculture and forestry to small businesses and local infrastructure, many of the issues that shape Arkansas begin in rural communities.

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    ‘Mama’ from Marianna still touching foster kids’ lives

    By STEVE BRAWNER © 2026 BY STEVE BRAWNER COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
    Sun,05/31/26-10:00AM , 147 Reads

    Her name is Mary Thornton, and she’s from Marianna. For foster kids like Billy Riggs, she’s “Mama.”

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UAM Receives Diamond Award For Preservation Efforts

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May 26, 2026

MONTICELLO, Ark. — The University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM) has received the Diamond Award from the Arkansas Historical Association (AHA) for its efforts to restore and preserve historic buildings on campus and register them on the National Register of Historic Places.

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