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Ginny and I visited Ruth in Manhattan, then traveled to DC, where I had a media conference to attend. Ruth . . .

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Desha County Notice of Election

NOTICE OF ELECTION The Desha County General Election will be held on Tuesday, November 3,2026. Polls open at 7:30 a.m . . .

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DUMAS, Ark. — The Dumas Bobcats Alumni Association invites alumni, former players, students, families and community members to celebrate the . . .

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Defense Comes Through in Double Overtime
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Thursday night’s game was a hard-fought battle that went into double overtime, with the team ultimately coming away with a big overtime victory Thursday, October 1.
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UAM’s 2026 Homecoming Court. Front row (left to right): Brooklyn Thompson, Victoria Wynne O’Neill Rivera, Ebonee Octavia Farmer, Baylee Jo Allison and Fallon Elise Johnson. Middle row (left to right): Riley Kate Derryberry, Paige King, Alexandria Lewis and Bryleigh Myers. Back row (left to right): Nicole Weaver, Lauren Elisabeth Spoon and Ronnie Hope Johnson.

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MVSU athlete detained by ICE
By TAYLOR THOMPSON - The Greenwood Commonwealth
Fri,10/09/26-12:48PM , 124 Reads 12,283 Statewide
Mississippi Valley State University men’s basketball player Qingfang Pang has been detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

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Mississippi Valley State University men’s basketball player Qingfang Pang has been detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

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