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In loving memory

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Dumas Clarion September 15, 2021 Front Page

Dumas Clarion September 15, 2021 B section Front Page

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By RICK WRIGHT, DUMAS CLARION PUBLISHER
Wed, 09/15/2021 - 12:31 PM, 197 Reads
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Dumas Police Department

Dumas Police Department Incident Reports

By DUMAS POLICE DEPARTMENT OFFICERS
Fri, 09/17/2021 - 12:33 PM, 152 Reads
Breaking or Entering/Articles from Vehicle; Two-Counts Criminal Mischief - 1st Degree
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Roberta Anne Gill 1936 - 2021

Roberta Anne Gill 1936 - 2021

By GRIFFIN FUNERAL HOME, DUMAS, ARKANSAS
Fri, 09/17/2021 - 10:51 AM, 149 Reads
Roberta Anne Gill, 84, a treasured member of the Dumas, Arkansas community, passed away on Saturday, September 11, 2021.
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AP

Drummer Charlie Watts, Rolling Stones backbone, dies at 80

By JILL LAWLESS AND GREGORY KATZ - Associated Press
Tue, 08/24/2021 - 11:37 AM, 786 Reads
LONDON (AP) — Charlie Watts, the self-effacing and unshakeable Rolling Stones drummer who helped anchor one of rock’s greatest rhythm sections and used his “day job” to support his enduring love of jazz, has died, according to his publicist. He was 80.
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Australian mourns beloved aunt with heart-shaped love ewes

By ROD MCGUIRK - Associated Press
Thu, 08/26/2021 - 3:08 AM, 672 Reads
CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — An Australian farmer couldn’t go to his aunt’s funeral because of pandemic restrictions so he paid his respects with a novel alternative: dozens of sheep arranged in the shape of a love heart.
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Johnny Ray Ballentine

Desha County Sheriff's Department has active Warrant for Johnny Ray Ballentine

By DESHA COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT
Wed, 09/01/2021 - 4:10 PM, 617 Reads
On 27 August, 2021, the affiant, Desha County Sheriff's Department Investigator Clint Bradberry was dispatched to a residence in Tiller, Arkansas at approximately 3:13 AM in reference to a burglary. The Suspect was reportedly still inside the residence.
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AP

With wildfire threatening, Lake Tahoe prepares for emergency

By SAM METZ AND BRIAN MELLEY - Associated Press
Wed, 08/25/2021 - 11:09 PM, 509 Reads
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. (AP) — The decision to flee their home Thursday in the mountains above Lake Tahoe became clear when Johnny White and Lauren McCauley could see flames on the webcam at their local ski resort.
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Daquarius Wright is pictured here after he was arrested this week for the murder of Paul's Jewelry owner Jamie Iverson.

"I Could Not Believe He Walked On This One": Officer Was Stunned Daquarius Wright Was Acquitted In Armed Robbery Case Last October

By BRYAN DAVIS
Fri, 04/30/2021 - 5:19 PM, 5,942 Reads
One of the men charged with capital murder in the shooting death of Paul’s Jewelry owner Jamie Iverson was acquitted in an April 2019 armed robbery of a Family Dollar store in the Jackson area, but according to one of the arresting officers, it was one of the strongest cas
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Fund's Initial Offer Is $12K For Information Leading To Arrest In Indianola Merchant's Murder

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On Mon, 04/26/2021 - 6:39 PM
The initial reward being offered by the Jamie Iverson Reward Fund is $12,000.
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A reward has been set up for tips that lead to an arrest of those responsible for the robbery and murder of Paul's Jewelry owner Jamie Iverson.

Reward Fund Established for Tips Leading to the Arrest of Individuals Involved in Indianola Merchant Jamie Iverson's Murder

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On Mon, 04/26/2021 - 1:57 PM
Indianola and Sunflower County residents are continuing to reel emotionally from the traumatic loss of beloved Indianola resident and long-time d
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Kenterius Wright and Daquarius Wright walk behind at gate at the Sunflower County Jail on Wednesday afternoon. Photo by Recardo Thomas

Men Arrested In Jamie Iverson Case Booked Into Sunflower County Jail

By STAFF REPORTS
Wed, 04/28/2021 - 4:49 PM, 3,826 Reads
The two men arrested in connection with the shooting death of Jamie Iverson have been booked into the Sunflower County Jail.
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Dumas Police Department Report

Dumas Police Dept. Incident Report

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On Fri, 01/22/2021 - 4:00 PM
Fence on Fire at First Baptist Church
Dumas Police Officer Tonianne Wernicke was paroling on College Street in front of First Baptist Church Monday, January 18, 2021 at approximately 2:57 PM when she observed smoke coming from the fence on the right side front of the church.
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Dumas Police Report

Dumas Police Department Incident Report

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On Mon, 01/11/2021 - 11:16 AM
Multiple firearms reported Stolen
Dumas Police Officer Hargrove was dispatched Monday, December 28, 2020, to a call at 122 N. John Street after the call advised his house was broken into and multiple firearms were stolen.
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Icy weather makes roads dangerous

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On Mon, 02/15/2021 - 9:19 AM
A significant winter storm is affecting the region today. Significant accumulations of ice, sleet, and snow will result in dangerous travel conditions as well as downed trees and power lines. Impacts will likely be most significant where freezing rain and sleet accumulate quickly. A Winter Storm Warning is in effect for all of the area.
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OPINION: Attack on capitol fueled by Internet conspiracy theories

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On Mon, 01/11/2021 - 5:21 PM
OPINION: Hopes for a much calmer 2021 compared to 2020 were quickly dampened by the horrific attack on our nation’s U. S. Capitol Building.
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