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This is the second hunting death in the state this year, according to Arkansas Game and Fish

14-year-old killed in Sebastian Co. hunting accident

LITTLE ROCK — According to news agency reports, a 14-year-old boy was killed in a hunting accident near Hartford Monday

PBR’s (Professional Bull Riders) elite Unleash The Beast (UTB) tour will visit Little Rock’s Simmons Bank Arena

ELITE PBR UNLEASH THE BEAST TOUR MAKES SIXTH STRAIGHT STOP IN LITTLE ROCK

Tickets for the 2021 PBR Bad Boy Mowers Mowdown are Available Now

Officer Keith Finch hired as Interim Chief of Police

Dumas City Council votes unanimously to Hire Officer Keith Finch as Interim Chief of Police

The Dumas City Council passed two Ordinances, three Resolutions and hired Officer Keith Finch as Interim Chief of Police during the October 13, 2020 Council Meeting at Dumas City Hall.

Desha County Judge announcement

Desha County Judge Richard Tindall's office will be closed until Monday, November 30, 2020

Between the Lines

Arkansas, like the rest of the nation, is struggling with the rise of covid-19 cases.

NOTICE OF ELECTION
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On Wed, 11/18/2020 - 11:48 AM

The 2020 General Election Run-off will be held on Tuesday, December 1, 2020. Polls will open from 7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Early voting will be held at the Desha County Courthouse on the following days:
Tuesday, November 24th
Wednesday, November 25th
Monday, December 1st.

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James "Jim" Edward Palsa 1938 - 2020

James "Jim" Edward Palsa
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On Wed, 11/18/2020 - 11:45 AM

James “Jim” Edward Palsa, 82 of Tillar, Arkansas passed away November 14, 2020 at his home. Jim was born on May 16, 1938 at Carlisle, Arkansas the son of the late, John Edward Palsa and Carra Johnson Palsa. His parents, two sons, James Edward Palsa, Jr., and Christopher Gene Palsa, one sister, Joy Mason preceded him in death.

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Dumas Students Honoring Veterans

Ms. Autumn Brown's Ninth Grade Students "Letters to Veterans"
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On Wed, 11/18/2020 - 11:38 AM

Dear Veterans,
I want to thank you for your services. I would also like to thank you for ensuring the freedoms we are able to enjoy. I can’t thank you enough for your sacrifices.
Thank you,
Kennedi Anderson

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Christmas Parade to be held December 7th
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On Wed, 11/18/2020 - 11:35 AM

The Duma Chamber of Commerce and Dumas High School EAST invite the public to join them from their Christmas parade to be held December 7.

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Merry Main Street to be held December 3rd
By Rick Wright, Dumas Clarion Publisher, READ MORE > 81 Reads
On Wed, 11/18/2020 - 11:30 AM

Main Street Dumas is preparing for their 7th Annual Christmas extravaganza, Merry Mainstreet on December 3 from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m.

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David Johnson

Johnson tells inspiring story to Rotary Club
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On Tue, 11/17/2020 - 05:41 PM

David Johnson spent 46 total days in the hospital during the spring, battling the effects of COVID-19.

Twenty-one of those days were spent on life support.

This week, Johnson told his story to the Indianola Rotary Club.

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Dumas Clarion Advertising Manager Stacey Harden Roebuck

Dumas Clarion announces Stacey Harden Roebuck has accepted the position as Advertising Consultant at the Dumas Clarion
By Rick Wright, Dumas Clarion Publisher, READ MORE > 286 Reads
On Tue, 11/17/2020 - 11:41 AM

“Formerly employed at Delta Memorial Hospital in administration, we are excited Stacey has come aboard,” said Rick Wright, Clarion Publisher/Editor. “During the time she has been at the Clarion, Stacey has already proven to be a valuable asset to our company.

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Motown comes to D-Town with award-winning producers and artists. It will be the start of a national tour from Dumas to D.C. Headlining the tour features Parkes Stewart

National Tour, “JUST GOD”— No Brands… No Labels, Starts in Dumas, and Heads to DC: Motown Comes to D—Town for 2020 “THANKS FOR GIVING and Almost Christmas Concert and Awards Celebration”
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On Tue, 11/17/2020 - 11:32 AM

The College of Aspiring Artists salutes the 20-plus member Dumas REDI Crew who amid heat, rain, cold and pandemic conditions delivered over $350,000 in GoFresh Food Boxes to Dumas residents but also across Arkansas to Desha, Jefferson, Crittenden and Chicot county residents from June through November are top on the list who will be honored at th

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Mississippi Senator Roger Wicker leads hearings on Facebook, Twitter and Google censorship.

Mississippi Senator Roger Wicker leads charge in holding Big Tech accountable for censorship.
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On Sun, 11/15/2020 - 06:12 PM

Mississippi Senator Roger Wicker leads U. S. Senate hearing on whether Google, Facebook and Twitter should continue to enjoy legal immunity provided by Section 230 of the Communications Act of 1996.

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Dr. L. Ray Matthews

Dr. Ray Matthews talks vitamin D in the age of coronavirus
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On Sat, 11/14/2020 - 04:28 PM

Indianola native and retired surgeon Dr. L. Ray Matthews joined The Enterprise-Tocsin via Zoom this weekend to talk about his leading vitamin D research and how the hormone relates to the novel coronavirus.

Matthews talks about what has been predicted to be a "dark winter" ahead for the U.S.

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This is the second hunting death in the state this year, according to Arkansas Game and Fish

14-year-old killed in Sebastian Co. hunting accident

LITTLE ROCK — According to news agency reports, a 14-year-old boy was killed in a hunting accident near Hartford Monday afternoon.

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