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Opinion: War is complex

By LINDA BERRY
Sat,06/25/22-10:14AM, 351 Reads 31,216 Statewide
Brilliant strategic theorists since Joshua, Sun Tzu, several of the Roman Caesars, Attila the Hun and Alexander the Great have left us methods and advice on planning, equipping and executing a successful military campaign.
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Opinion: Fatherless homes create problems

By CHIP WILLIAMS
Sat,06/25/22-10:32AM, 299 Reads 37,643 Statewide
The first Mississippi constitution discouraged divorce and “provided that no decree for divorce shall have effect until the same shall be sanctioned by two-thirds of both branches of the General Assembly.”
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Abortion opponents stand outside the driveway to the Jackson Women's Health Organization clinic in Jackson, to protest against abortion while the ‘Pink House’ defenders wait to escort women entering the clinic Thursday. (Associated Press)

State leaders say they should now do more to help mothers and babies

By MATT WILLIAMSON
Fri,06/24/22-6:26PM, 275 Reads 17,426 Statewide
With the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision Friday to overturn Roe v.
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Opinion: STEM talent is critical for future

By SCOTT WALLER
Sat,06/25/22-10:20AM, 252 Reads 29,246 Statewide
Mississippi is part of a global competition for workforce. For our state to succeed, it is vitally important to increase the number of proficient workers, including highly skilled STEM professionals.
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Two heavily armed juveniles arrested in McGehee, by Desha County Sheriff's and McGehee PD officers, charged with possession of a handgun by a minor, theft by receiving (firearm) as well as Unlawful Discharge of a Firearm from a vehicle

By DESHA COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT
Wed,06/15/22-11:55AM, 11,195 Reads
In the late evening hours of June 13, 2022, a female was traveling southbound on Highway 65, just outside of McGehee city limits, when she says a “black car” pulled up beside her and began shooting her car.
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UPDATE: Two heavily armed juveniles arrested, charged with possession of a handgun by a minor, theft by receiving (firearm) as well as Unlawful Discharge of a Firearm from a vehicle

By DESHA COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT
Mon,06/20/22-10:32AM, 3,532 Reads
The two juveniles arrested in McGehee by Desha County Sheriff's Deputies and McGehee Police Department officers June 13, 2022, had their first judicial appearance in court. Circuit Judge Robert Gibson set their bonds at $70,000 each.
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People stand on the steps of the U.S. Supreme Court, Feb.11, 2022, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mariam Zuhaib, File)

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Justices dismiss Trump-era immigration case, in a Biden win

By JESSICA GRESKO - Associated Press
Wed,06/15/22-11:22AM, 2,048 Reads
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court said Wednesday it was wrong to wade into a dispute involving a Trump-era immigration rule that the Biden administration has abandoned, so the justices dismissed the case.
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Brandon Deandra Knight of North Little Rock

Formal charges filed against one suspect; Details released in Hood-Nic shooting

By RACHEL DENTON FREEZE - Times News Staff
Wed,06/22/22-11:32AM, 1,723 Reads
Formal charges were filed in Desha County Circuit Court Friday against one suspect involved in the March 19th shooting at the Dumas Hood-Nic car show. According to court records, Brandon Deandra Knight, age 22 of North Little Rock, has been formally charged with battery first degree and aggravated assault.
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Dumas Police Department Incident Reports

By DUMAS POLICE DEPARTMENT OFFICERS
Fri,03/18/22-1:35PM, 11,537 Reads
DWI – DRUGS
According to Police Department Incident Reports, Dumas Police CID Alan Hernandez was patrolling Highway 65 South Thursday, March 10, 2022 at approximately 5:42 pm, when he observed a black pickup traveling north.
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Two heavily armed juveniles arrested in McGehee, by Desha County Sheriff's and McGehee PD officers, charged with possession of a handgun by a minor, theft by receiving (firearm) as well as Unlawful Discharge of a Firearm from a vehicle

By DESHA COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT
Wed,06/15/22-11:55AM, 11,196 Reads
In the late evening hours of June 13, 2022, a female was traveling southbound on Highway 65, just outside of McGehee city limits, when she says a “black car” pulled up beside her and began shooting her car.
- Click Here to Read More about Two heavily armed juveniles arrested in McGehee, by Desha County Sheriff's and McGehee PD officers, charged with possession of a handgun by a minor, theft by receiving (firearm) as well as Unlawful Discharge of a Firearm from a vehicle
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At Dumas High School

Dumas Regional Tournament Update

Thu,02/24/22-2:08PM, 9,572 Reads

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Karan Stewart, Principal; Rebecca McGee, NBCT; Lisa Yarnell, Instructional Facilitator

Local teacher Rebecca McGee earned National Board-Certified Teacher during 2020-2021 school year

Fri,03/11/22-11:14AM, 7,278 Reads
The National Board for Professional Teaching Standards announced that 2,073 teachers became National Board Certified Teachers (NBCTs) in the 2020-2021 school year. Showing their deep commitment to student learning and the teaching profession, these teachers represent 49 states plus the District of Columbia.
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Dumas Public Schools Superintendent Kelvin Gragg

Announcement from Dumas Public Schools

By DUMAS PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Fri,12/03/21-2:29PM, 23,114 Reads
Attention Parents and Patrons of the Dumas School District
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Desha County Deputy attacked in Mitchellville; Arrest made at the scene

By DESHA COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT
Tue,12/28/21-9:47PM, 22,943 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.
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Dumas Police Department PRESS RELEASE

Dumas Police Department PRESS RELEASE

By DUMAS POLICE DEPARTMENT
Wed,11/10/21-4:51PM, 19,688 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.
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Dumas Police Department

Dumas Police Department Incident Reports

By DUMAS POLICE DEPARTMENT
Sat,11/06/21-5:07PM, 15,872 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.
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