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‘Mama’ from Marianna still touching foster kids’ lives

Her name is Mary Thornton, and she’s from Marianna. For foster kids like Billy Riggs, she’s “Mama.” Thornton, 67, has . . .

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The AHSAT Foundation Forever43 hosted its 2nd Annual Mental Health Awareness Retreat on Saturday, May 2, 2026, from 1 p.m . . .

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85th session will give delegates firsthand experience in democracy, government and leadership CONWAY, AR (05/22/2026) Arkansas Boys State will welcome . . .

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Destination Transformation recognized four students for improving their grades in English and math during an event held April 11, 2026, at the Youth Improvement Center.
Twenty students attended the event, including 10 students from Dumas and 10 from Marvel. Each student received $100 in recognition of academic improvement.
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‘Mama’ from Marianna still touching foster kids’ lives
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Her name is Mary Thornton, and she’s from Marianna. For foster kids like Billy Riggs, she’s “Mama.”
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Colt Shelby, the Libertarian candidate for governor, won a court victory over Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders last week. Will he get another “win” in November? It depends on how one defines the word.
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The Merchant & Farmers Bank celebrated the Dumas High School Class of 2026 at the Dumas Community Center May 18, 2026. “We were excited to serve the senior class at Dumas High School and celebrate all they’ve achieved. Congratulations to a group of students with so much ahead of them we’re cheering you on every step of the way,” Merchant & Farmers Bank said. The Dumas School District thanked the bank for celebrating the Class of 2026.
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Max Temp: 92°F
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Dew Point: 73°F
Humidity: 97%
Sunrise: 5:56 AM
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Wind Speed: 0 to 5 mph
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Moon Rise: 8:58 PM
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