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Family & Friends Day Planned at Eastside Church

Eastside Deliverance Church of God in Christ will celebrate its annual Family & Friends Day on Sunday, March 29, 2026 . . .

Mayor Horhn has big plans for Jackson

Jackson Mayor John Horhn spoke to the Rotary Club of Jackson this past Tuesday. First of all, it’s great to . . .

Tommy Peacock of Dumas and Katie Daniels of McGehee received Lifetime Achievement Awards from the Desha County Election Commission on March 3, 2026, honoring their decades of service in local elections.

Desha County Honors Two with Lifetime Achievement Awards

The Desha County Election Commission awarded two county residents Lifetime Achievement Awards after the polls closed March 3, 2026.The commission . . .

Turnrow Books, along with Turnrow Art Co. and Turnrow Café, is reopening its doors on Wednesday after a fire nearly destroyed the downtown bookstore nearly three years ago. The business also is celebrating its 20th anniversary.

Turnrow set to reopen

A valued member of the Greenwood downtown district returns to Howard Street on Wednesday. Turnrow Books will hold its grand . . .

Dumas Basketball Earns Major Postseason Honors Across the Board

DUMAS, Ark. — The Dumas Bobcats and Ladycats have once again proven themselves as one of the premier basketball programs . . .

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Mayor Horhn has big plans for Jackson
By WYATT EMMERICH
Wed,03/25/26-4:30PM , 65 Reads 5,960 Statewide
Jackson Mayor John Horhn spoke to the Rotary Club of Jackson this past Tuesday.
First of all, it’s great to have a mayor who visits civic clubs like Rotary to engage with constituents, especially engaged ones such as club members.
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Grant Writing Workshop to Help Strengthen Community Organizations
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Fri,03/27/26-4:00AM , 60 Reads
Community leaders, nonprofit organizations, and individuals interested in strengthening their ability to secure funding are invited to attend a Capacity Building Through Grant Writing Workshop + Lunch scheduled for April 14 in McGehee.
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Fri,03/27/26-1:00AM , 74 Reads
First NaturalState Bank to hold grand opening of new location
The First Natural-State Bank will be hold the grand opening of their new Dumas 101 Carlton on Thursday, April 2 at 11 am.

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Sarai Fells, 11, was surprised at the Dumas Fire Station on Waterman Street on March 14, 2026, when volunteers with the Make-A-Wish Foundation announce her wish to visit Walt Disney World has been granted. Group Photo Samuel and Fundra Fells, Sarai and The Boreani Family.
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Dumas Girl’s Disney Wish Comes True
By LINNA JONES DUMAS CLARION
Fri,03/27/26-12:00AM , 152 Reads
“Sarai, your wish has been granted!”
The announcement rang out Saturday, March 14, as 11-year-old Sarai Fells walked into the Dumas Fire Station on Waterman Street, where family, friends and community members had gathered to surprise her.
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Auctioneer Jay Kent Gates calls items for auction at the 65th Watson Fish Fry.

Desha County Treasurer looks at the Auction List.

Judge Wayne and Shirley Smith

Desha County resident Patty Posey with new friends Hamburger High School Seniors Brayleigh Barfield, Kasy Smith, and Sofia Arteaga.

Watson Fish Fry draws 400, Raises funds to strengthen community tradition

The 65th Watson Fish Fry continues a tradition bring together a community and raising funds to help Watson community.

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Chance of Rain: 30%
Max Temp: 78°F
Min Temp: 59°F
Feels Like: 62°F
Dew Point: 60°F
Humidity: 78%
Sunrise: 7:00 AM
Sunset: 7:22 PM

Wind Speed: 20 mph
Wind Direction: NNE
Wind Gust: 16 mph
Sky Cover: 25%
Visibility: 0 mi
Dew Point: 60°F
Moon Rise: 2:04 PM
Moon Set: 3:55 AM

A chance of rain showers. Mostly cloudy. High near 78, with temperatures falling to around 60 in the afternoon. North northeast wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

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