Most Read News Articles

Samuel Hartman

Convicted rapist escapes from Arkansas prison

By ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
Fri,08/12/22-10:28AM, 147 Reads
Samuel Hartman's last known address is in Logan County
Arkansas — The Arkansas Department of Corrections says a convicted rapist escaped from prison on Friday, Aug. 12.
- Click Here to Read More about Convicted rapist escapes from Arkansas prison
loading
Sherman LeFree Gill

Man wanted for murder in Phillips County surrenders

Fri,08/12/22-3:25PM, 138 Reads
Warren, AR - According to reports Helena-West Helena Police Department officers responded to a shooting Monday, August 8, 2022 at 1205 Highway 49. Upon arriving on the scene, Demarcius Foreman, 43, was found lying down and not responding. He was pronounced dead on the scene.
- Click Here to Read More about Man wanted for murder in Phillips County surrenders
loading
Razorbacks will scrimmage Saturday, preparing for season opener September 3rd on ESPN

By OTIS KIRK - Sports Columnist
Fri,08/12/22-11:26AM, 72 Reads
FAYETTEVILLE -- Sam Pittman and the Razorbacks have now completed six practices with one on Friday before scrimmaging for the first time on Saturday.
The Hogs put on pads for the first time on Thursday. Following Thursday's practice, Pittman talked about how it went considering it was the first day for full pads.
- Click Here to Read More about Razorbacks will scrimmage Saturday, preparing for season opener September 3rd on ESPN
loading
Blood stains mark a screen as author Salman Rushdie, behind screen, is tended to after he was attacked during a lecture, Friday, Aug. 12, 2022, at the Chautauqua Institution in Chautauqua, N.Y., about 75 miles (120 km) south of Buffalo. (AP Photo/Joshua Goodman)

AP

Author Salman Rushdie stabbed on lecture stage in New York

By JOSHUA GOODMAN - Associated Press
Fri,08/12/22-10:12AM, 52 Reads
CHAUTAUQUA, N.Y. (AP) — Salman Rushdie, whose novel “The Satanic Verses” drew death threats from Iran’s leader in the 1980s, was stabbed in the neck and abdomen Friday by a man who rushed the stage as the author was about to give a lecture in western New York.
- Click Here to Read More about Author Salman Rushdie stabbed on lecture stage in New York
loading

Essalene Lambert 1927 - 2022

By BROWN FUNERAL HOME OF DUMAS AR
Wed,08/10/22-2:01PM, 1,063 Reads
Mrs. Essalene Lambert, 94 of Dumas passed away Wednesday, August 3, 2022 at her home.
Born November 24, 1927 in Dumas, a daughter of the late Jordan Yancy and Dinah Griffin Holden. She was a member of Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church in Varner, AR and a home maker.
- Click Here to Read More about Essalene Lambert 1927 - 2022
loading
Dumas Police Department Incident Reports

By DUMAS POLICE DEPARTMENT OFFICERS
Wed,08/10/22-12:33PM, 922 Reads
All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. The mugshots and arrest records published in the Dumas Clarion or online at dumasclarion.com or on Dumas Clarion Facebook are not an indication of guilt, or evidence that an actual crime has been committed.
SHOPLIFTING $1,000 OR LESS
- Click Here to Read More about Dumas Police Department Incident Reports
loading
Sharon Kay Clayton 1959 - 2022

Sharon Kay Clayton 1959 - 2022

By OBITUARY SUBMITTED BY THE FAMILY
Wed,08/10/22-1:59PM, 822 Reads
Beloved daughter, sister, aunt, great-aunt, cousin, and friend, Sharon Kay Clayton (63) was called home to Glory on July 28, 2022, after a valiant battle with cancer.
- Click Here to Read More about Sharon Kay Clayton 1959 - 2022
loading
Carolyn Bryant Donham

Leflore County grand jury declines again to indict Carolyn Bryant Donham in Emmett Till lynching

By KEVIN EDWARDS - Greenwood Commonwealth
Tue,08/09/22-2:26PM, 764 Reads 20,388 Statewide
For the second time, a Leflore County grand jury has decided there is insufficient evidence to indict Carolyn Bryant Donham in connection with the 1955 lynching of Emmett Till.
- Click Here to Read More about Leflore County grand jury declines again to indict Carolyn Bryant Donham in Emmett Till lynching
loading

Dr. Camille Sterrett, Superintendent of Dumas Public Schools

Sterrett selected as new Dumas Superintendent

By LINNA JONES - Clarion Staff
Wed,07/27/22-11:42AM, 3,767 Reads
The Dumas Public School District Board voted to offer Dr. Camille Sterrett the position of Superintendent for the district in a special called meeting July 12, 2022.
Dr. Sterrett will start as the new superintendent in the 2022-2023 school year.
- Click Here to Read More about Sterrett selected as new Dumas Superintendent
loading
Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge

Rutledge Announces Wanted Wednesday Campaign to Highlight Medicaid Fraud in Arkansas

By ARKANSAS ATTORNEY GENERAL LESLIE RUTLEDGE
Wed,07/20/22-1:26PM, 2,085 Reads
LITTLE ROCK – Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge announced a new social media campaign called “Wanted Wednesday” in order to highlight the Attorney General’s Office’s most wanted individuals suspected of Medicaid Fraud.
- Click Here to Read More about Rutledge Announces Wanted Wednesday Campaign to Highlight Medicaid Fraud in Arkansas
loading
Christopher Ward of Warren, AR

Warren man arrested for stealing trailer from Winchester cotton gin

Tue,07/26/22-4:08PM, 2,033 Reads
According to Drew County Sheriff Mark Gober’s office, a 39-year old Warren man has been arrested in connection with the theft of a utility trailer from a cotton gin in Winchester, Arkansas July 12, 2022.
- Click Here to Read More about Warren man arrested for stealing trailer from Winchester cotton gin
loading
Walmart store illustration, not the actual Walmart featured in this news article.

Ark. pharmacist arrested after ‘violent episode’ at Walmart

Tue,07/26/22-3:00PM, 1,699 Reads
HELENA-WEST HELENA, AR— Chaos at the Helena-West Helena Arkansas Walmart lands a pharmacist in jail.
The Walmart Supercenter in West Helena Arkansas is almost always bustling with folks buying essentials or having prescriptions filled.
- Click Here to Read More about Ark. pharmacist arrested after ‘violent episode’ at Walmart
loading

Dumas Public Schools Superintendent Kelvin Gragg

Announcement from Dumas Public Schools

By DUMAS PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Fri,12/03/21-2:29PM, 28,523 Reads
Attention Parents and Patrons of the Dumas School District
- Click Here to Read More about Announcement from Dumas Public Schools
loading
Desha County Deputy attacked in Mitchellville; Arrest made at the scene

By DESHA COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT
Tue,12/28/21-9:47PM, 28,323 Reads
On 22 December 2021 Deputy James Fraser was dispatched to Mitchellville Villas in reference to there being a person at one of the apartments that was not supposed to be there according to a Desha County Sheriff's Office Report.
- Click Here to Read More about Desha County Deputy attacked in Mitchellville; Arrest made at the scene
loading
Dumas Police Department PRESS RELEASE

Dumas Police Department PRESS RELEASE

By DUMAS POLICE DEPARTMENT
Wed,11/10/21-4:51PM, 23,184 Reads
On Sunday, November 7, 2021 at approximately 8:06 AM, Officers with the Dumas Police Department were notified by jail staff that an inmate was sexually assaulted by inmates.
The victim was transported to a nearby hospital for an evaluation.
- Click Here to Read More about Dumas Police Department PRESS RELEASE
loading
Dumas Police Department

Dumas Police Department Incident Reports

By DUMAS POLICE DEPARTMENT
Sat,11/06/21-5:07PM, 19,357 Reads
Public Intoxication – Drinking in Public
Dumas Police Department Officers Alan Hernandez and Wayna Green were dispatched to South Peach Street, Sunday, October 10, 2021 at approximately 1:32 AM, regarding a male walking to resident's houses and knocking on their doors.
- Click Here to Read More about Dumas Police Department Incident Reports
loading