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A fire, shown here on Friday, has expanded to over 3,000 acres in Carroll County between Coila and Vaiden.

Gov. Reeves: Carroll County fire has consumed 3,000 acres, evacuations expanded

Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves issued a statement Saturday morning stating that the size of the fire in Carrol County has . . .

Family & Friends Day Planned at Eastside Church

Eastside Deliverance Church of God in Christ will celebrate its annual Family & Friends Day on Sunday, March 29, 2026 . . .

Turnrow Books, along with Turnrow Art Co. and Turnrow Café, is reopening its doors on Wednesday after a fire nearly destroyed the downtown bookstore nearly three years ago. The business also is celebrating its 20th anniversary.

Turnrow set to reopen

A valued member of the Greenwood downtown district returns to Howard Street on Wednesday. Turnrow Books will hold its grand . . .

Dumas Basketball Earns Major Postseason Honors Across the Board

DUMAS, Ark. — The Dumas Bobcats and Ladycats have once again proven themselves as one of the premier basketball programs . . .

Sarai Fells, 11, was surprised at the Dumas Fire Station on Waterman Street on March 14, 2026, when volunteers with the Make-A-Wish Foundation announce her wish to visit Walt Disney World has been granted. Group Photo Samuel and Fundra Fells, Sarai and The Boreani Family.

Dumas Girl’s Disney Wish Comes True

“Sarai, your wish has been granted!” The announcement rang out Saturday, March 14, as 11-year-old Sarai Fells walked into the . . .

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Auctioneer Jay Kent Gates calls items for auction at the 65th Watson Fish Fry.
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Desha County Treasurer looks at the Auction List.
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Judge Wayne and Shirley Smith
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Desha County resident Patty Posey with new friends Hamburger High School Seniors Brayleigh Barfield, Kasy Smith, and Sofia Arteaga.
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Watson Fish Fry draws 400, Raises funds to strengthen community tradition
By LINNA JONES, DUMAS CLARION STAFF
Fri,03/27/26-5:07AM , 238 Reads

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Sarai Fells, 11, was surprised at the Dumas Fire Station on Waterman Street on March 14, 2026, when volunteers with the Make-A-Wish Foundation announce her wish to visit Walt Disney World has been granted. Group Photo Samuel and Fundra Fells, Sarai and The Boreani Family.
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Dumas Girl’s Disney Wish Comes True
By LINNA JONES DUMAS CLARION
Fri,03/27/26-12:00AM , 215 Reads
“Sarai, your wish has been granted!”
The announcement rang out Saturday, March 14, as 11-year-old Sarai Fells walked into the Dumas Fire Station on Waterman Street, where family, friends and community members had gathered to surprise her.
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Dumas Basketball Earns Major Postseason Honors Across the Board
By DECORTEZ DOBBS
Fri,03/27/26-3:00AM , 196 Reads
DUMAS, Ark. — The Dumas Bobcats and Ladycats have once again proven themselves as one of the premier basketball programs in the region, earning multiple postseason honors following an impressive season on the court.
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Turnrow Books, along with Turnrow Art Co. and Turnrow Café, is reopening its doors on Wednesday after a fire nearly destroyed the downtown bookstore nearly three years ago. The business also is celebrating its 20th anniversary.

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Turnrow set to reopen
By BRENT MAZE - The Greenwood Commonwealth
Wed,03/25/26-3:14PM , 184 Reads 7,676 Statewide
A valued member of the Greenwood downtown district returns to Howard Street on Wednesday.
Turnrow Books will hold its grand opening Wednesday afternoon. The official ribbon cutting is set for 3:45 p.m., and the grand opening will be from 4 to 7 p.m.
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