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Reduced, morphed, flood control plan moves a bit closer

Keith Turner, an attorney with Jackson law firm Watkins & Eager gave the Rotary Club of North Jackson an update . . .

Pillow fifth grader seeks donor for bone marrow transplant

Cate Hargett, an 11-year-old in Greenwood, needs a bone marrow transplant as the search for her perfect donor match continues . . .

Reed Elementary Hosts Successful ESL Family Night Filled with Valentine Fun

Published February 18, 2026 The English Language Learners Program hosted its annual ESL Family Night on February 12, 2026, at . . .

State of Arkansas House of Representatives Weekly Column

The Senate Committee on Children and Youth and the House Committee on Aging, Children & Youth, and Legislative Affairs convened . . .

2025-26 JR. DUMAS BOBCATS

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New Partnership Brings UAM Bachelor’s Programs in Business and Education to UACCB
By UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS AT MONTICELLO
Thu,03/05/26-3:00AM , 140 Reads
February 26, 2026

BATESVILLE, Ark. — On Thursday, the University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville (UACCB) and the University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM) unveiled a new partnership designed to expand affordable higher education opportunities in Arkansas.
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Dumas High School Celebrates Six Student-Athletes on National Signing Day
By DECORTEZ DOBBS DUMAS CLARION
Thu,03/05/26-2:13AM , 148 Reads

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Merchants and Farmers Bank is incredibly proud to stand alongside Dumas School District as a Platinum Sponsor for their new football scoreboard. Friday night lights are about more than a game, they’re about pride, tradition, and coming together. We’re grateful to be a part of our wonderful communities. The new scoreboard will replace the old scoreboard after it was damaged in a 2025 storm. Pictured above from left to right: Grey Collins (M & F Bank), Sarai Corcolis (M&F Bank), Dr. Camille Sterrett – Superintendent Dumas School District, Antonio Lovelady – Dumas High School Football Coach and Athletic Director, and Alfredo Medina

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Merchants and Farmers Bank: Platinum Proud for Dumas Football
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Thu,03/05/26-2:03AM , 117 Reads
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Front row (left to right): Maria Avila, Kennedi Bledsoe, Melanie Barajas and Kanesia Pitts. Middle row (left to right): Zoe Humphries and Megan Forrest. Back row (left to right): Monisha Williams, Carmen Fourie, Emmaleigh Branch and Halle Wilson.

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UAM-CTM Practical Nursing Graduates Achieve 100% First-Attempt Pass Rate for 3rd Straight Year
Thu,03/05/26-1:01AM , 275 Reads
February 27, 2026

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Reduced, morphed, flood control plan moves a bit closer

Keith Turner, an attorney with Jackson law firm Watkins & Eager gave the Rotary Club of North Jackson an update on Jackson’s flood control projects.

This is the one that started out as John McGowan’s Two Lakes, then became One Lake and is now called the “Pearl River Federal Risk Management Project.”

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