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Re-elect City Councilmember Kenneth Daniels for Ward 4 Position 2

PROVEN. PRESENT. FOR THE COMMUNITY. For the past eight years, I have had the privilege of serving as your current . . .

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IN THE MATTER OF WELLS BAYOU WATERSHED IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT CASE NO. 21ACV-23-102 NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
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Ned Franklin “Frank” Vickers, age 95, of Dumas, Arkansas, passed away Wednesday, September 9, 2026, at his home with family by his side. He was born March 23, 1931, in Bradley County, Arkansas, to Henry Grady and Virginia Sharp Vickers.
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Star City, Ark. — The Carnell Russ Foundation will mark a major milestone later this month as it hosts its 15th Community Unity Festival, celebrating “Unity on Blast the Past, the Present and the Future. The event is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Star City Civic Center, 201 Liberty Ave.
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For New Orleans Saints fans watching the Sept. 13 game against the Detroit Lions, the best thing was the team’s steady comeback from a 21-0 deficit. The Saints took the game into overtime but lost 31-30 when they went for the win with a 2-point conversion that failed.

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Dumas, 71639, AR

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93°F

Mostly Sunny

Chance of Rain: 5%
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Min Temp: 72°F
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Dew Point: 70°F
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Visibility: 0 mi
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