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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

After five years at DMH, CEO Ashley Anthony turns in her resignation
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On Wed, 02/10/2021 - 10:36 AM
Pastor Jones welcomed board members Jon Walters, John Freeman. Heather Harris, Shirley Teeter and non-members Ashley Anthony, CEO, Vicki Allen, CFO, Dr. Ralph Maxwell, and Shirley Sandlin to the Delta Memorial Hospital Board of Directors Meeting Thursday, January 28, 2021. Jones thanked everyone for their time.
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Dumas Bobcat Jon Stanley Hill signs a National Letter of Intent to play football for the Arkansas Razorbacks while hit parents and Dumas Head Football Coach George Shelton look on Wednesday, February 3, 2021.

Two Dumas Bobcats sign National Letters of Intent to play college football
By Rick Wright, Dumas Clarion Publisher, READ MORE > 302 Reads
On Wed, 02/10/2021 - 10:25 AM
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Tim Kalich Editor and Publisher Greenwood Commonwealth

Impeachment trial is not pointless
By Tim Kalich Greenwood Commonwealth, READ MORE > 407 Reads
On Tue, 02/09/2021 - 10:45 AM
The verdict in the second impeachment trial of Donald Trump is a foregone conclusion. The former president will be acquitted in the proceeding that begins Tuesday.
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68th Running of the Daytona 500 Sunday, February 14, 2021

NASCAR TV schedule: Week of Feb. 8-14, 2021
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On Mon, 02/08/2021 - 02:45 PM
Which channels have NASCAR programming this week? We answer that and give the weekly NASCAR television listings here in the NASCAR TV schedule.
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A nurse conducts a coronavirus test at a drive-thru screening site in Little Rock.

Arkansas logs 1,824 new virus infections
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On Sat, 02/06/2021 - 12:04 PM
Arkansas count of coronavirus cases rose Friday by 1,824 -- the third daily increase in a row that was bigger than the one a week earlier.
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Brenda Blagg Freelance Columnist

Between the Lines
By Brenda Blagg, READ MORE > 855 Reads
On Thu, 02/04/2021 - 10:23 PM
Repeated exposure to images of that riotous mob smashing its way into the U.S. Capitol has done nothing but strengthen the case against those who incited and carried out the attack.
Countless cameras were trained on the events of that day and many days leading up to it.
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John Boozman, Arkansas United States Senator

Protecting the Vulnerable and Voiceless
By Senator John Boozman United State Senator, Arkansas , READ MORE > 265 Reads
On Thu, 02/04/2021 - 10:20 PM
Like many Arkansans, I believe every life is precious and that each person is made in the image of God with a unique purpose and undeniable worth. Whether we notice them or not, every human being possesses fundamental, unalienable rights that we must not deny.
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Brenda Spinks

DSD Employees receive vaccine
By Linna Jones, READ MORE > 331 Reads
On Thu, 02/04/2021 - 10:14 PM
Dumas School District Employees received their dose of the Moderna Covid-19 vaccine clinic at the Dumas Jr. High Auditorium Thursday, ,January 28, 2021.
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The Wedding date has been set for March 6, 2021. The couple will make their home in Benton, AR.

Richard W. Holder, Leigh Ashley Gamble announce their engagement and upcoming wedding
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On Thu, 02/04/2021 - 10:11 PM
Jerry and Pat Gamble of Tillar are happy to announce the engagement and upcoming wedding of their daughter Leigh Ashley Gamble to Richard W. Holder. He is the son of Ms. Vicki Raines of Malvern and Mr. and Mrs. Steve Holder of Tyler, Texas.
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Pictured (L-R)- Heath Moncrief, Ben Farmer, Martin Henry.

Dumas Farmer and Businessmen Scholarship
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On Thu, 02/04/2021 - 10:06 PM
The Dumas Farmer and Businessmen awarded Ben Farmer, son of John and Amy Farmer, the 2020 E.R. Henry Memorial Scholarship. Farmer will be attending the University of Arkansas of Fayetteville where he will major in Agriculture Business.

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Donald Hayes Crockett 1934 - 2021

Donald Hayes Crockett 1934 - 2021
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On Thu, 02/04/2021 - 10:03 PM
Donald Hayes Crockett, 86 of Tillar, Arkansas passed away January 30, 2021. Born August 30, 1934 at Danville, Arkansas. His parents Melvin and Sadie Crockett preceded him in death.
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Doyle Lee Kittler 1940 - 2021

Doyle Lee Kittler 1940 - 2021
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On Thu, 02/04/2021 - 10:00 PM
Doyle Lee Kittler, age 80, of Pine Bluff, passed away Monday, February 1, 2021.
Born December 19, 1940 at Almyra, AR, he was a son of the late Walter William “Bill” Kittler and Geneva Henderson Kittler. He was reared and educated in DeWitt and Dumas, and graduated from Dumas High School.
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Kelley Williams Jr.

The Wrong Lens
By Kelley Williams Jr., READ MORE > 1,097 Reads
On Thu, 02/04/2021 - 10:51 AM
OPINION: Much has been written about the extraordinary events of the last year, most often from a political point of view. While that may provide some entertainment value for those who view the world through a political lens of “our team” vs “their team,” it’s not particularly instructive.
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Arkansas Black Hall of Fame Foundation Grants Available for Arkansas Nonprofits
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On Wed, 02/03/2021 - 10:44 AM
Arkansas Black Hall of Fame Foundation, in partnership with Arkansas Community Foundation, is awarding grants to programs that benefit African American or other underserved populations in Arkansas.
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City Council to Meet Feb. 9th
By Dumas Mayor Flora Simon, READ MORE > 287 Reads
On Wed, 02/03/2021 - 10:42 AM
The Dumas City Council Monthly meeting will be held Tuesday, February 9, 2021 at 5:30 p.m. All agencies and Department Heads will report. The public is invited. Everyone must wear mask during the entire meeting.

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Dumas Business Women install officers. (L-R) Lorra Kelley, Shirley Grissom, Jan Martin, Rose Stain and Martha Clark. (Photo by Linna Jones)

Dumas Business Women install officers for 2021
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On Wed, 02/03/2021 - 10:32 AM
The Dumas Business Women met Thursday, January 14, 2021 with nine members present and two new members.
New officers installed included: Martha Clark as president, Rose Stain as vice president, Jan Martin as secretary, Shirley Grissom as treasurer and Lorra Kelley as reporter/historian.
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Cindy Beatty

Merchants & Farmers Bank of Dumas promotes Bakeman, Beatty and Roberts
By Merchants & FarmersBank, READ MORE > 279 Reads
On Wed, 02/03/2021 - 10:23 AM
L. Ashton Adcock, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Merchants & Farmers Bank announces the promotions of Cindy Beatty to Assistant Vice-President/Accounting Officer, Emily Roberts to Assistant Vice-President/Loan Administration Officer, and Moteet Bakeman to Information Systems Officer.
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Brenda Blagg Columnist

Between the Lines
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On Thu, 01/28/2021 - 03:32 PM
Arkansas’ 2022 gubernatorial race this week drew another candidate and a whole lot more attention.
With it came a foreshadowing of what Arkansas is in for between now and the election that will pick a successor for Asa Hutchinson, the state’s current and term-limited Republican governor.
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United States Arkansas Senator John Boozman

Challenges and Opportunities Ahead with New Administration
By Arkansas United States Senator John Boozman, READ MORE > 415 Reads
On Thu, 01/28/2021 - 03:20 PM
As of January 20 at noon, the executive branch of the United States government is now headed by President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris. As with any new administration, we congratulate and pray for them as they embark on this journey of leadership during a very difficult time for our country.
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Louie Derwood McCuan 1935 - 2021
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On Thu, 01/28/2021 - 01:32 PM
Louie Derwood McCuan, 85 of Star City, former resident of Dumas, passed away January 28, 2021. Born September 4, 1935 in Arkansas City, Arkansas the son of the late, Frank and Alma Jarrett McCuan.
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