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Dumas High School recognizes students on 3rd 9 weeks honor roll

Dumas High School Honor Roll 3rd 9 Weeks All A's 9th Grade: Zoe Beene 10th Grade: Jocelyn Ramirez 11th Grade . . .

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Mixing It Up with Taralou

SHRIMP, ARTICHOKE, SPINACH BAKE 1 stick butter 1/2 pound shrimp, cooked and peeled and roughly chopped 1/2 chopped onion 1/2 . . .

An ounce of prevention

Benjamin Franklin said, “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” Bigger Pie Forum says, “Billions of prevention . . .

Benevolent Hands Home Care celebrates grand opening in Dumas April 10, 2026. Kimbla Calvin opened the event with brief remarks. Guest toured the toured of the business’s new office and enjoyed refreshments.

Benevolent Hands Home Care celebrates grand opening in Dumas

Dumas, Ark., April 13, 2026 - Benevolent Hands Home Care, an Arkansas-based in‑home care provider dedicated to compassionate, personalized support . . .

Dr. Graham Bodie is a Professor of Media & Communications at the University of Mississippi in Oxford. His courses and curricula are informed by over 2 decades of research on the role of Communication in shaping relationships, leadership, & virtuous civic living. He is also the Chief Listening Officer for the Listen First Project.

We’re More Divided Than Ever - But There’s Hope in Conversations

Seneca once said, “Nothing great is ever accomplished suddenly.” This is as true today as it was in the days . . .

Dr. Graham Bodie is a Professor of Media & Communications at the University of Mississippi in Oxford. His courses and curricula are informed by over 2 decades of research on the role of Communication in shaping relationships, leadership, & virtuous civic living. He is also the Chief Listening Officer for the Listen First Project.

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Benevolent Hands Home Care celebrates grand opening in Dumas April 10, 2026. Kimbla Calvin opened the event with brief remarks. Guest toured the toured of the business’s new office and enjoyed refreshments.
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Linna Jones Dumas Clarion The First NaturalState Bank unveiled their new location with a ribbon cutting for their newly renovated location on 703 Meador Drive Thursday, April 2, 2026. FNSB converted a former dentist office to include teller's windows, drive through window, seating area, office space, ATM, and more. The office features photographs of local Dumas and County locations including Newswangers and the Pendleton Bridge. The FNSB also served refreshments of Barbecue, hot dogs, chips and water.
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FNSB Unveils Newly Renovated Branch on Meador Drive
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Dumas City Council Freezes Spending Amid Budget Concerns at Special Meeting
Fri,04/17/26-1:00PM , 182 Reads
The Dumas City Council members special called meeting to discuss budget concerns March 27, 2026 in the City Council Chambers at City Hall.
Mayor Price Boney, Sr. called the special called meeting to order. Council member Jared May led the Council in prayer and the Council led in the Pledge of Allegiance.
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Wednesday’s deadline for filing federal taxes brings a reminder of the special treatment that some groups of taxpayers were given this year.
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Field Party and Trail Ride Set for Dumas

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DUMAS, Ark. — A community Field Party and Trail Ride is scheduled to take place in Dumas, offering a full day of entertainment, family activities, and live music Saturday, April 18 from 12 -8 pm.

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

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