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STAY ALERT ONLINE:ASP EMPHASIZES CHILD SAFETY DURING INTERNET SAFETY MONTH

June 4, 2026LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — In recognition of National Internet Safety Month, the Arkansas State Police (ASP) Internet Crimes . . .

James Greg Smith 1957-2026

James Greg Smith 69, of Dumas, Arkansas passed away June 4, 2026, in Little Rock, Arkansas. Greg was born, May . . .

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Ruby Jean Williams 1937-2026

Ruby Jean Williams, 88 of McGehee Arkansas received her wings on Saturday June 6, 2026. She was born Ruby Jean . . .

Opinion: On this topic, Hunter Biden has many peers

This may be a paragraph no editorial writer ever thought he would compose. But Hunter Biden, the drug-addicted, laptop-misplacing, unqualified . . .

Desha County Museum Honors Martha Clark for Three Decades of Leadership

The Desha County Museum honored former president Martha Clark for her 30 years of service to the museum during a . . .

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Gov. Huckabee Sanders proclaims June 12-14 as Arkansas Free Fishing Weekend
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Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders presented a proclamation during Thursday’s Arkansas Game and Fish Commission meeting, June 12-14 is officially Free Fishing Weekend in Arkansas. Anyone may fish in Arkansas without a fishing license or trout stamp from noon, Friday, June 12, through midnight Sunday night, June 14.
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Ruby Jean Williams, 88 of McGehee Arkansas received her wings on Saturday June 6, 2026.
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The Widows Empowering Widows and Reach Others unveiled the newly renovated G.W. Nash Music Event Center May 30, 2026. The Center will operate as a location for music lessons and place to hold community events. The center features a large main room, a kitchen and two classrooms. Lydia Davis named the center in honor of piano teacher G.W. Nash. More information will be provided in the next issue.

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Desha County Museum Honors Martha Clark for Three Decades of Leadership
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The Desha County Museum honored former president Martha Clark for her 30 years of service to the museum during a special ceremony Sunday, June 7, 2026.
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Community raises concerns about fluctuating water disconnect shutoff dates

Thu,06/11/26-8:00PM, 165 Reads

The Dumas City Council heard concerns of fluctuating disconnect water shutoff dates at the regular session on April 13, 2026.

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Dumas, 71639, AR

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77°F

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Chance of Rain: 30%
Max Temp: 90°F
Min Temp: 75°F
Feels Like: 74°F
Dew Point: 73°F
Humidity: 90%
Sunrise: 5:54 AM
Sunset: 8:18 PM

Wind Speed: 5 to 10 mph
Wind Direction: W
Wind Gust: 10 mph
Sky Cover: 18%
Visibility: 0 mi
Dew Point: 73°F
Moon Rise: 4:59 AM
Moon Set: 8:23 PM

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny. High near 90, with temperatures falling to around 86 in the afternoon. Heat index values as high as 98. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.

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