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Things haven’t changed

At my office, I am going through old magazines (personal subscriptions, professional, alumni, etc.), legal research and seminar files, and . . .

Dumas pushes Star City to the limit as Bulldogs claim 56-48 Battle of the Bayou Victory

A hard-fought Battle of the Bayou went down to the wire Friday night before the Star City Bulldogs pulled away . . .

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Meet Patricia Branch-May: Your Candidate for Justice of the Peace

Patricia Branch-May was born and reared in the community of Watson, Arkansas by her parents Grace and Ezell Branch Sr . . .

Opinion: Both sides of the data center debate

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McGEHEE MAN CONVICTED IN 2023 WILMAR DOUBLE HOMICIDE

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Delta Health Services Community Clinic Proudly Welcomes Stephen Stewart, PA-C
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Delta Health Services Community Clinic is proud to welcome Stephen L. Stewart, PA-C, to our healthcare team and to the Dumas community.
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CELEBRATE RESPONSIBLY THIS LABOR DAY: DRIVE SOBER OR GET PULLED OVER
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Dumas man killed while riding bicycle on Arkansas 54
Fri,09/11/26-8:00AM , 165 Reads
A 65-year-old Dumas man was killed August 29 after being struck by a vehicle while riding a bicycle in rural Desha County, according to the Arkansas State Police.
Mack McCurry was killed in the crash, which occurred at approximately 8:30 p.m. on Arkansas 54 near East Radio Road.
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Postal service doesn’t run elections
Wed,09/09/26-3:04PM , 152 Reads 33,840 Statewide
Concede one point to President Donald Trump on the question of voter fraud. If election cheating is going to occur during an election, it’s more likely to occur with mailed ballots than in-person ones.
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Fri,09/11/26-7:53AM, 75 Reads

Almeta M.B. Church of Reedville, Arkansas, will celebrate its 138th Church Anniversary and Family and Friends Celebration on Sunday, September 13, 2026, at 2 p.m.

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Who makes the best burger in Dumas, AR that is not a chain restaurant?

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Today's Weather

Dumas, 71639, AR

Current Temp

87°F

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Chance of Rain: 20%
Max Temp: 95°F
Min Temp: 72°F
Feels Like: 83°F
Dew Point: 71°F
Humidity: 46%
Sunrise: 6:46 AM
Sunset: 7:17 PM

Wind Speed: 5 mph
Wind Direction: S
Wind Gust: 8 mph
Sky Cover: 55%
Visibility: 0 mi
Dew Point: 71°F
Moon Rise: 7:15 AM
Moon Set: 7:31 PM

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.

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