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Maternal Health Learning and Care Communities to hold final session

We are excited to announce that our final Maternal Health Session is happening this month. As we all know, May . . .

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MERCHANTS AND FARMERS BANK PLAINTIBF VS. SOUTHERN PETRO-FLOW LLC and DARRELL L. MADDING WARNING ORDER NOTICE TO:    DARRELL L. MADDING

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF DESHA COUNTY, ARKANSAS CIVIL DIVISION MERCHANTS AND FARMERS BANK PLAINTIBF VS. SOUTHERN PETRO-FLOW LLC and . . .

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Dumas School District Family Night 2026 drew more than 300 with over 30 vendors sharing valuable information and more than . . .

Jann Robinson Farmer 1943-2026

Jann Robinson Farmer, 83, of Dumas, Arkansas, passed away April 30, 2026. She was surrounded by the love of her . . .

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The Dumas Bobcat Baseball team started the season with a new head coach, Dominic Bridges. Bridges decided to play only . . .

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    MERCHANTS AND FARMERS BANK PLAINTIFF vs. FRASER PLUMBING, INC.; RANDY FRASER; AND BRENDALEE FRASER NOTICE OF COMMISSIONER'S SALE

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    Sat,05/09/26-2:00PM , 355 Reads

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    MERCHANTS AND FARMERS BANK PLAINTIFF VS. MARK ALAN SEXTON and HYDROTECH, LLC WARNING ORDER NOTICE

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The Dumas Ladycat Softball team started the season with a new Head Coach Ladarian Pace. The team finished their season with 0-8 conference wins. 2025-2026 Dumas Ladycat Softball team (not in order): Shamira James, Shakiah Brown, Katie Duncan, Amiyah Jackson, Journee Madison, Camilla Marlow, Marshana Norah, Krislyn Barnett, Sophia Perkins, and Rickiyah Davis. Coaches: Coach Ladarian Pace and Coach Rachel Pointer . Not pictured: Zoe Beene
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