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Dumas/Desha GoFresh Distribution Sent to Pine Bluff,Arkansas Food Bank Still Set for Distribution this Friday in Dumas

The LEGACY CENTER in West Dumas confirm the GoFresh Distribution based on the weather conditions, was

United Cost Plus store in Dumas was officially opened Wednesday morning with a ribbon cutting ceremony. Officials of United, Mayor Billy Free . and Charlotte Corker, Miss Dumas, officiated in the ribbon cutting. shown from left are Harry Phillips, Merchandise vice president; Joe T. Robinson, store manager; Mayor Free; Tom Ollie, administrative vice president; Jim Freeman, administrative assistant to the president; Pete Slager, executive vice president, and Herb Selak, director of merchandising.

News of Yesteryear

46 YEARS AGO THIS WEEK - From the files of the February 26, 1975, Dumas Clarion:

John Boozman, United States Senator Arkansas

Helping our Farmers, Ranchers and Rural America Succeed

The Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry has a well-deserved reputation as being among the most bipartisan places on Capitol Hill.

Volunteers and donations are needed for successful distribution and sustainability.

The Legacy Center Announces Arkansas Food Bank Distribution this Friday in Dumas

Tiger Woods suffers multiple leg injuries in single-car crash in Southern California

LOS ANGELES – Tiger Woods sustained serious injuries to both of his legs in

Rick Wright, Clarion Publisher

The Wright Stuff - By Clarion Publisher Rick Wright
By Rick Wright, Dumas Clarion Publisher, READ MORE > 348 Reads
On Mon, 02/22/2021 - 04:21 PM
Ephesians 6:10-20
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Rev. Rick Wright

The God of a 2nd Chance
By Rev. Rick Wright, READ MORE > 340 Reads
On Mon, 02/22/2021 - 04:16 PM
John 8:1-10
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Doris Crews Puryear 1934 - 2021

Doris Crews Puryear 1934 - 2021
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On Mon, 02/22/2021 - 04:13 PM
Doris Crews Puryear, 86, of Dumas, Arkansas, passed away February 10, 2021, in Dumas. She was born May 23, 1934, in Karnes City, Texas, to the late Stephen Edgar and Nona Seale Crews.
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Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson

Gov. Hutchinson meets with President Biden, VP Harris on American Rescue Plan
By Governor's Office, READ MORE > 249 Reads
On Mon, 02/22/2021 - 03:59 PM
Gov. Hutchinson met with President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris at the White House on Friday.
He, along with other governors and mayors, discussed the new administration's COVID-19 response.
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ALL emergency calls in Dumas for Fire, Ambulance, Police
By Dumas Mayor Flora Simon, READ MORE > 407 Reads
On Mon, 02/22/2021 - 08:37 AM
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Icy weather makes roads dangerous
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On Mon, 02/15/2021 - 09:19 AM
A significant winter storm is affecting the region today. Significant accumulations of ice, sleet, and snow will result in dangerous travel conditions as well as downed trees and power lines. Impacts will likely be most significant where freezing rain and sleet accumulate quickly. A Winter Storm Warning is in effect for all of the area.
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Winter blast makes roads dangerous
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On Mon, 02/15/2021 - 08:01 AM
A significant winter storm is affecting the region today. Significant accumulations of ice, sleet, and snow will result in dangerous travel conditions as well as downed trees and power lines. Impacts will likely be most significant where freezing rain and sleet accumulate quickly. A Winter Storm Warning is in effect for all of the area.
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Winter Weather Coming to most of Arkansas

Bouts of bitter cold, snow on the way in Arkansas
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On Sat, 02/13/2021 - 01:24 PM
Dangerously low temperatures, single-degree and subzero wind chills, and freezing precipitation are in the forecast for nearly the entire state beginning this weekend and lasting into late next week, meteorologists with the National Weather Service in North Little Rock
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Law Enforcement Officers

Dumas Police Department Incident Reports published Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2021
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On Thu, 02/11/2021 - 03:07 PM
Glass Doors smashed at Dollar General
Dumas Police Sgt. Greg Freeman and Officer Tavion Vaughn were notified by phone that someone had broken into the Dollar General in Dumas, Sunday, January 17, 2021.
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Retirement Brings With It Extra Time; How To Make The Best Of It
By Patti and Milledge Hart, READ MORE > 553 Reads
On Thu, 02/11/2021 - 02:47 PM
Singer Jim Croce longed to put time in a bottle
Retirees aren’t always certain what it is they long to do with time, but one day they stop working and find they have a barrelful of it.
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Tammie Renee Moreland 1967 - 2021
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On Thu, 02/11/2021 - 12:35 AM
Tammie Renee Moreland 53 of Watson, Arkansas passed away February 4, 2021 at her home. Tammie was born May 6, 1967 in Dumas, AR.
Tammie was a member of Watson Assembly of God Church and a student of Jodie Partridge Center.
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Velva Dean Minor Robertson 1933 - 2021

Velva Dean Minor Robertson 1933 - 2021
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On Thu, 02/11/2021 - 12:33 AM
Velva Dean Minor Robertson, 87 of Dumas, Arkansas passed away February 3, 2021 in Monticello, Arkansas. Born November 5, 1933 at Clear Creek (Horatio), Arkansas.
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Billy Ray Hickman O'Bryant 1941 - 2020

Billy Ray Hickman O'Bryant 1941 - 2020
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On Thu, 02/11/2021 - 12:29 AM
Billy Ray Hickman O'Bryant, age 78, a retired Air Force Master Sergeant of 23 years, passed away on October 2, 2020, with his wife of 53 years by his side. Billy was born in Ardmore, Oklahoma December 4, 1941 to Willie and Barbara June O’Bryant (Cross). He moved to Dumas, Ark where he graduated from Dumas High School in 1960.
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Marshall Ramsey: Teacher Pay
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On Wed, 02/10/2021 - 04:58 PM
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Brenda Blagg Freelance Columnist

Between the Lines
By Brenda Blagg, READ MORE > 399 Reads
On Wed, 02/10/2021 - 01:43 PM
The political sands in Arkansas shifted again this week
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The REDI CREW

THE LEGACY CENTER in West Dumas Prepares for 2021 GOFresh and Arkansas Food Bank Distribution: Leaders Say an “All of Dumas/Desha United” Will Make Way for Greater Economic Impact, Poverty Reduction, more…
By By Rev. Arthur L. Hunt, Jr., D.D. CEO at The College of Aspiring Artists, READ MORE > 598 Reads
On Wed, 02/10/2021 - 01:33 PM
By Rev. Arthur L. Hunt, Jr.
CEO the College of Aspiring Artists
ceo@thecollegeofaspiringartists.education
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Safe Haven

Dumas Police Department joins state of Arkansas in Safe Haven program
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On Wed, 02/10/2021 - 11:23 AM
The Safe Haven program started in Arkansas December 2020.
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COVID-19 UPDATE
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On Wed, 02/10/2021 - 11:19 AM
DESHA COUNTY
Confirmed Cases......1268
Recovered.......................1154
Fatal.........................................19

Negative tests............10,307
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Send your hunting, fishing stories and photos to the Dumas Clarion

Send Your Hunting, Fishing Photos and stories to the Dumas Clarion
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On Wed, 02/10/2021 - 11:14 AM
We appreciate our readers who have submitted hunting and fishing photos in the past. We are looking forward to your hunting, fishing photos and information again this year to be printed on our Outdoors page. We encourage all hunters and fishermen to submit hunting and fishing photos of any kind, at any time of the year.
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COVID-19 Vaccinations Guide to Phase 1

ADH Covid-19 Vaccine Distribution plan
By Arkansas Department of Health, READ MORE > 139 Reads
On Wed, 02/10/2021 - 10:44 AM
Who’s getting the vaccine now?
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