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U.S. House Votes To ‘Ditch The Switch’ And Make Daylight Saving Time Permanent

The U.S. House voted Tuesday to make daylight saving time permanent, approving legislation that would end the twice-a-year clock changes . . .

FOREIGN OWNERSHIP — Harrison Pittman, director of the National Agricultural Law Center, will host a free webinar on July 15 addressing laws on foreign ownership of agricultural land in the United States. (UADA photo)

New policies on foreign ownership of ag land focus of July 15 NALC webinar

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Foreign ownership of agricultural land in the United States is the focus of a free webinar hosted . . .

Dumas Early Fourth of July Celebration Draws Families for Evening of Fun and Fireworks

The City of Dumas, in partnership with the Dumas Chamber of Commerce, Main Street Dumas, and the Dumas Fire Department . . .

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FOREIGN OWNERSHIP — Harrison Pittman, director of the National Agricultural Law Center, will host a free webinar on July 15 addressing laws on foreign ownership of agricultural land in the United States. (UADA photo)

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U.S. House Votes To ‘Ditch The Switch’ And Make Daylight Saving Time Permanent
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The U.S. House voted Tuesday to make daylight saving time permanent, approving legislation that would end the twice-a-year clock changes observed across most of the country.
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J&J Thrift Store held their grand opening with the Dumas Chamber of Commerce and city council present. Center Owner Herbert Lane, grandsons Noah and Charles Lane and wife Jean. Also pictured Jennifer Fisher, Roy Dalton, Tironeka Brown and Romona Weatherford. (Clarion Photo by Linna Jones)
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Residents of Dumas have a new destination for affordable shopping as J.J. Thrift Store has officially opened its doors at 1060 Highway 65 South.
They held their grand opening with a ribbon cutting ceremony with the Dumas Chamber of Commerce June 23, 2026.
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New policies on foreign ownership of ag land focus of July 15 NALC webinar
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FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Foreign ownership of agricultural land in the United States is the focus of a free webinar hosted by the National Agricultural Law Center on July 15.
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The U.S. House voted Tuesday to make daylight saving time permanent, approving legislation that would end the twice-a-year clock changes observed across most of the country.

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