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September 24, 2026 MONTICELLO, Ark. — The Barbara D. Weaver Family Scholarship was recently endowed in the UAM Foundation Fund . . .

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    City of Dumas Opens Applications for Youth Council

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    DUMAS, AR — The City of Dumas is inviting local high school and college students to apply for an opportunity to serve on the Dumas Youth Council, a leadership program designed to give young people a voice in their community and hands-on experience in civic engagement.

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    Governor Sanders Activates Interstate Compact in Response to Wildfire Danger Statewide

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    LITTLE ROCK, AR — Arkansas has activated the South Central Interstate Forest Fire Protection Compact to support ongoing suppression efforts as prolonged drought and worsening weather conditions continue to elevate wildfire activity statewide.

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    The Arkansas Department of Agriculture  reported continued high wildfire danger  across Arkansas September 18. With dry conditions across the state, fires can ignite easily and spread quickly. The Department is responding to two large wildfires heading into the weekend, and burn bans are in place in 70 of 75 counties.

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    Opinion: In Mississippi, it's still difficult to expect different election results

    Thu,10/01/26-5:46PM , 42 Reads 3,603 Statewide

    Democratic candidates for high office in Southern states keep saying they have a better chance at victory this year. Maybe they do. Maybe the world of politics has truly changed as the midterm elections approach, and more conservative voters are unhappy enough to give Democrats a chance. Or in some cases, vote for a third-party candidate.

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Reed Elementary students celebrated Grandparents Days with their Grandparents Friday, September 25, 2026. Students Pre-K to 5th grade had lunch with their grandparents and family from 10:45-12:15 pm. The cafeteria served a meal of Spaghetti, Italian green beans, side salad with ranch, garlic knot and fresh apple.

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