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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.

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 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 . . .

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

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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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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Lewellen Receives Standard of Excellence Award from NYITCOM at A-State
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DHS Class of 2026 Honor students
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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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Fri,06/05/26-2:00PM, 41 Reads

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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