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Enrollment declines demand consolidation

The steady decline in enrollment in Mississippi’s public schools over the past dozen years raises two questions: Why is it . . .

We must never forget the sacrifice

The family photo of Billy Elmore has always haunted me. It pops up every now and then as my computer . . .

Effie Juanita Nickolson 1953-2026

Effie Juanita Nickolson, 72 of Texarkana, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on May 9, 2026. Born on September 24, 1953, in . . .

VIOLENT FELON RECEIVES EIGHT-YEAR SENTENCE

DREW COUNTY, AR — On May 13th, 2026, Drew County jury convicted Jimmie L. Foster of Dermott on a charge . . .

Mixing It Up with Taralou

CHICKEN ARTICHOKE CASSEROLE 6 chicken breasts 1 onion, quartered 2 stalks celery, halved 4 tbls white wine 1 box Uncle . . .

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Desha County man facing first degree murder charges
By COURTESY OF THE MCGEHEE TIMES
Thu,05/21/26-3:04AM , 916 Reads

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Photo by Photo credit: Linna Jones, Copyright 2026 Emmerich Newspapers, Inc

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Dumas High School Class of 2026 Celebrates Graduation and Bright Futures
Thu,05/21/26-4:00AM , 205 Reads
The Dumas High School Class of 2026 officially moved forward to the next chapters of their lives after receiving their diplomas Thursday, May 15, 2026.
Superintendent Dr. Camille Sterrett offered words of encouragement to graduates, recognizing both their academic accomplishments and the opportunities ahead.
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Sheriff resigns: QC to appoint successor to fill term
By ARTICLE COURTESY OF RACHEL DENTON FREEZE
Wed,05/20/26-8:00PM , 197 Reads

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MEETING NOTICE DESHA COUNTY QUORUM COURT RESOLUTION NO. 2026-17
Thu,05/21/26-1:00PM , 182 Reads
MEETING NOTICE
DESHA COUNTY
QUORUM COURT
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Memorial Day Weekend Music and Cultural Festival

May 23, 2026 frin 11 am to 7 pm at hte Dumas Morial Park This is a free event the will celebrate community, culture, and Southeast Arkansas. Destination Transformation is the host event. Sponsored by the Dumas A&P Commission. Musical entertainment will include The Racy Brothers, Mighty & Sweet, RC Barnes Group, The Seeds of Righteous, and the Dumas Youth Singers. Gospel is 11 am to 1 am. Blues from 3 pm to 7 pm. Other event attractions includes a car show, bouncy house, face painting, 360 photo booth and food trucks.