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Legal Notice

GRADY-GOULD WATERSHED IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT Case No. 40-CV-2023-124-2 NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF LINCOLN COUNTY, ARKANSAS IN THE MATTER OF THE GRADY-GOULD WATERSHED IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT Case No. 40-CV-2023-124-2 . . .

Napolean Grandy 1927-2026

Napolean Grandy, age 99, of Dumas, Arkansas, peacefully transitioned from this earthly life on August 5, 2026. He was born . . .

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Political Meet and Greet to Feature Five Democratic Candidates in Dumas Friday

A political meet and greet, “Your Community – Your Candidates – Your Voice: The Power of One Vote,” will be . . .

A day’s drive through the Delta

It was an improbable trip to begin with. A struggling 68-year-old publisher and a 92-year-old private equity mogul traveling across . . .

Future Healthcare Heroes starts at Delta Memorial Hospital

Delta Memorial Hospital was honored to host this year’s MASH Camp, welcoming an incredible group of high school students for . . .

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Jefferson Regional Welcomes Audiologist
By JEFFERSON REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
Mon,08/17/26-3:01AM , 146 Reads
PINE BLUFF, AR –Jefferson Regional is proud to welcome Jordan Scribner, AuD, to Jefferson Regional Ear, Nose, and Throat Associates.
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Candidates announced after filing period closes
Fri,08/21/26-11:00AM , 26 Reads
The filing period for municipal elected offices closed Candidates filing in both Desha Counties are listed below.
Certified list of Desha County Candidates for the November 3, 2026 General Election by Desha County Clerk, Valerie Donaldson.
CITY OF DUMAS
MAYOR
Linda K. Weatherford
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Political Meet and Greet to Feature Five Democratic Candidates in Dumas Friday
Thu,08/20/26-10:00PM , 99 Reads
A political meet and greet, “Your Community – Your Candidates – Your Voice: The Power of One Vote,” will be held Friday, August 21, 2026, at the Dumas Community Center.
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Dumas City Council July meeting Continued
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Fri,08/21/26-8:05AM , 46 Reads
The Dumas City Council approved several Resolutions for purchase of equipment and financial approval for the new city Finance officer a the July City Council meeting.
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The filing period for municipal elected offices closed Candidates filing in both Desha Counties are listed below.

Certified list of Desha County Candidates for the November 3, 2026 General Election by Desha County Clerk, Valerie Donaldson.

CITY OF DUMAS

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Linda K. Weatherford

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

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The U.S. House has voted support for making daylight saving time permanent, eliminating twice-yearly clock adjustments. However, some people say permanent standard time would be better. Which do you prefer?

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Dumas, 71639, AR

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86°F

Sunny

Chance of Rain: 4%
Max Temp: 100°F
Min Temp: 75°F
Feels Like: 93°F
Dew Point: 71°F
Humidity: 82%
Sunrise: 6:32 AM
Sunset: 7:45 PM

Wind Speed: 5 to 10 mph
Wind Direction: N
Wind Gust: 6 mph
Sky Cover: 65%
Visibility: 0 mi
Dew Point: 71°F
Moon Rise: 3:34 PM
Moon Set: 1:05 AM

Sunny, with a high near 100. Heat index values as high as 107. North wind 5 to 10 mph.

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