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Council Approves Resolution to Resolve Water System Compliance Issues

The Dumas City Council members met in the City Council Chambers at City Hall to talk about water violations and . . .

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America's public health crisis is bigger than just measles

In the first three months of 2026, America logged roughly 1,600 measles cases — nearly as many as the total . . .

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Anti-litter campaign seeks to make Natural State more natural

Drivers on Arkansas’ roadways are passing the word “Natural?” written with five-foot-tall metal letters and wire mesh and crammed with . . .

Fathers are getting scarce

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Will Arkansans see $430 Social Security cut?

If Congress doesn’t act, the average Arkansas retiree could see a Social Security monthly benefit cut of $430 in 2032 . . .

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Council Approves Resolution to Resolve Water System Compliance Issues
Thu,06/18/26-3:00AM , 30 Reads
The Dumas City Council members met in the City Council Chambers at City Hall to talk about water violations and fines in a special call meeting May 29, 2026 at 3:34 p.m.
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Will Arkansans see $430 Social Security cut?
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Wed,06/17/26-5:00PM , 93 Reads
If Congress doesn’t act, the average Arkansas retiree could see a Social Security monthly benefit cut of $430 in 2032, based on findings from the nonpartisan Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget.
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Fathers are getting scarce
By WYATT EMMERICH
Wed,06/17/26-4:04PM , 36 Reads 3,202 Statewide
As if by magic, the digital picture frame on my work desk started working again after several years.
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Elian Mondragon named as a spring 2026 UCA Presidential Scholar
Wed,06/17/26-3:00PM , 63 Reads
CONWAY, AR (06/09/2026)-- Elian Mondragon of Dumas was named a Presidential Scholar at the University of Central Arkansas for spring 2026.
Approximately 1,200 students were named as Presidential Scholars. Students must achieve a 4.0 GPA with a minimum course load of 12 credit hours to qualify as a Presidential Scholar.
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Dumas, 71639, AR

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