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Jackson Mayor John Horhn has selected Dr. RaShall Brackney to be the new police chief of Jackson. Most of Brackney’s . . .

Ole Miss QB gets an assist

It looks as though quarterback Trinidad Chambliss will get to play one more year at Ole Miss. Part of us . . .

Desha County Election Commission to meet February 17

The Desha County Election Commission will meet Tuesday, February 17, 2026 11:30 a.m. at the Desha County Courthouse

The Dumas Public School District had a great visit on February 4, 2026 as a part of a focus on instruction with a site visit centralized around DESE Act 1082. The leadership core that participated in debrief after walks are as follows: DESE Specialist, Mrs. Alicia Whiteside, Instructional Facilitator, Takyra Williams-Hampton; Middle School principal, Mr. Jarrett Miles; Reed Principal, Dr. Vivian Evans; Target Prep Director, Mr. Alvin Newburn II; Superintendent, Dr. Camille Sterrett; Dumas High School principal, Mrs. Amber Brown Madison and Director of Curriculum and Instruction K-12, Ms. Yolander Brown. We look forward to the great things to come for Dumas teachers, students and progress via a focus on instruction! (Submitted Photo)

DSD receives visit from DESE Specialist

Cats Stay purple and gold strong Roll Past Helena for Third Win in One Week

The Dumas Lady Cats continue to prove they are one of the hottest teams in 8-3a Conference play securing their . . .

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Mixing It Up with Taralou Dunklin
By TARALOU DUNKLIN
Sat,02/14/26-2:00PM , 115 Reads
SWEETHEART SALAD
3 pkgs strawberry gelatin
2 cups boiling water
2 cups sliced strawberries, lightly sweetened
1 can crushed pineapples, drained
2 sliced bananas
1 cup sour cream
3/4 cup toasted, chopped pecans
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Fall 2025 Chancellor's and Dean's List Students Announced
Sat,02/14/26-1:01PM , 91 Reads
The students who made the Chancellor's List and the Dean's List at Arkansas State University have been announced.
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City of Dumas Council discusses government website and city street light repairs at January meeting
Sat,02/14/26-12:17PM , 173 Reads
The Dumas City Council met in regular session on January 12, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. in the Dumas City Hall Council Chambers.
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Desha County Election Commission to meet February 17
Sat,02/14/26-11:00AM , 116 Reads
The Desha County Election Commission will meet Tuesday, February 17, 2026 11:30 a.m. at the Desha County Courthouse

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New Jackson chief has a strong will

Jackson Mayor John Horhn has selected Dr. RaShall Brackney to be the new police chief of Jackson.

Most of Brackney’s career, 30 years, was in the Pittsburgh Police Bureau. She later served as chief of campus police at George Washington University and, most recently, police chief in Charlottesville, Virginia.

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Mixing It Up with Taralou Dunklin

Fall 2025 Chancellor's and Dean's List Students Announced

City of Dumas Council discusses government website and city street light repairs at January meeting

Desha County Election Commission to meet February 17

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