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Is that all there is to a pandemic?

The bubonic plague killed about half the people in Europe in the Middle Ages. It was called the Black Death. Influenza killed about 15% of the world’s population in 1918-19. It was called the Spanish Flu. (John Barry’s The Great Influenza suggests it first appeared in Kansas.) Justinian’s Plague was the first major plague in recorded histor

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Mississippi Congressman Bennie Thompson (District 2)

Congressman Bennie Thompson Talks PPP Money in Indianola

Opinion: Bat coming home to roost

The Bat Lady is a researcher at the Wuhan Institute of Virology in Wuhan, China. Her name is Dr. Shi Zheng-li. She goes on virus-hunting expeditions in bat caves and does “gain of function” genetic manipulations on coronaviruses to make them more infectious and more deadly to humans.

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Sunbeam plant in Dumas was honored Tuesday for its contribution to the Red Cross blood program for allowing public drawings to be held there and allowing the Sunbeam employees time from their jobs to participate as donors. At the presentation of a plaque for Sunbeam were from left, Harry Morton, Red Cross field representative for the blood program, John Hartson, Sunbeam plant manager, and Tommy Peacock, chairman of the blood program here.

News of Yesteryear

YEARS AGO THIS WEEK - From the files of the June 10, 1981, Dumas Clarion:

Dumas has exceded its blood quota for the second consecutive year, Blood Program Chairman Tommy Peacock reports.

The goal for Dumas for fiscal year 1981 was 330 units, and 431 were collected for a plus 101.

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John McDonnell

John McDonnell, most successful coach in NCAA history, dies at 82

FAYETTEVILLE — Name a college coach in any sport from any era.

None of them ever won consistently at the highest level like John McDonnell.

The Irishman, who became a United States citizen in 1969 and then a Razorbacks legend over the next four decades, died late Monday in Fayetteville, his family announced. He was 82.

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Samaritan's Purse Disaster Relief is in Dumas stationed at First Baptist Church

Samaritan's Purse Disaster Relief

Help has arrived

Samaritan's Purse Disaster Relief is in Dumas stationed at First Baptist Church to assist citizens affected by the recent flooding due to excessive rains.

If you need assistance CALL: (870) 690-0800 *see posted criteria for eligible recipients*

Affiliated with the Billy Graham Evangelistic Organization

Dumas City Hall

City of Dumas has forms available for those who received flood damages to their homes and businesses

The City of Dumas has forms available for those who received flood damages to their homes and businesses. The forms should be completed and returned to the City of Dumas, City Hall to be submitted to FEMA for processing.

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A Slithery Catch: Fearless youngsters stand out at Snake Grabbin' Rodeo

CHATHAM —To be a good snake grabber, you have to be quick and fearless — or else they will slither away.

Both Kolby Cox and Price Dickerson understand this well. The two were, perhaps, the biggest standouts at the Grabuone Outfitters Inc. Snake Grabbin’ Rodeo at Lake Washington this past weekend.

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the Dumas Clarion

Mary Elizabeth Poole Golden 1964 - 2021

Mary Elizabeth Poole Golden, 57 of Mabelvale, formerly of Dumas and McGehee passed away June 2, 2021, in Little Rock, Arkansas. She was born in Dumas on January 27, 1964, to the late Hayden and Imogene Poole. Her parents, daughter, Olivia Golden and her brother, Kenneth Poole, all preceded her in death.

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the Dumas Clarion

Dumas City Council Meeting postponed

The City Council Meeting scheduled for June 8, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. has been postponed and rescheduled for Monday, June 14, 2021 at 6:00 p.m.

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Zach Scruggs, executive director of 2nd Chance MS speaks to the Indianola Rotary Club in April.

Videos

Video: Dickie And Zach Scruggs Talk Second Chances

Dickie Scruggs and Zach Scruggs know all about second chances.

Fifteen years ago, the father/son duo would probably have been the last two men leading the charge to help Mississippians pass their high school equivalency exams and get a college education.

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Oh, Say can you see... Joy Adgomi, left, Cassendien Benton, McKennon Shea, Greg Spencer, Hugo Mondragon, Jonathan Byrd, and Torean Jackson place their hands over their hearts and face the American Flag at Central Elementary while singing the National Anthem Friday. Second Graders at the school formed at parade and performed a skit saluting American veterans and soldiers who lost their lives in war as a part of a tribute to the Memorial Day Holiday.

News of Yesteryear

30 YEARS AGO THIS WEEK - From the files of the May 29, 1991 Dumas Clarion:

Teachers in the Dumas School District will receive the remainder of a raise for the 1990-91 school year in their last paycheck, following a vote by the Dumas School Board last night.

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Harold Eugene Slaten 1929 - 2021

Harold Eugene Slaten, 91 of Dumas, Arkansas passed away May 25, 2021 in Little Rock, Arkansas. Born May 30, 1929 in Oppelo, Arkansas, the son of the late Loy and Leona Faye Waller Slaten. His parents, brother Lonnie Slaten and sister Geneva Gilbert preceded him in death.

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More than 700 students received diplomas at Harding University's Spring commencement ceremonies on May 7-8, 2021. (Photo by Jeff Montgomery)

Leah Ross of Dumas graduates from Harding University

SEARCY, AR (05/24/2021)-- Leah Ross of Dumas is one of more than 700 students who received a diploma at Harding University's Spring commencement ceremonies May 7-8, 2021.

Ross received a Master of Science in Nursing in family nurse practitioner.

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The Shelter Insurance Foundation awarded a $2,000 scholarship to Cecilia Ramirez

Shelter Insurance® Foundation and Stacy Berry Announce Scholarship Recipient of Local High School

[Dumas] – [05-20-2021] –The Shelter Insurance Foundation awarded a $2,000 scholarship to Cecilia Ramirez, a graduate of Dumas High School. Shelter Agent Stacy Berry sponsors and partially funds this scholarship.

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Is that all there is to a pandemic?

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Opinion: Graduation starts new phase of life

I woke up the other day at my usual time of 7 a.m. After doing some stretches and putting on clothes, I began to knock on my daughter Ruth’s door to wake her up for school as I have done the last 13 years or so.

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Mississippi Congressman Bennie Thompson (District 2)

Congressman Bennie Thompson Talks PPP Money in Indianola

Wyatt Emmerich

Lakes of blood have been spilled to protect freedom

Memorial day marks the start of the summer, the Big Bake as I call it.

For me, Mississippi has the ideal climate. The average temperature for the entire year, day or night, summer or winter, is 68 degrees. You can’t get more perfect than that.

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Opinion: Bat coming home to roost

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Dumas Police Department Report

Dumas Police Dept. Incident Report

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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Icy weather makes roads dangerous

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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Kelley Williams Jr.

The Wrong Lens

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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Winter blast makes roads dangerous

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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

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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Announcing the ‘JUST GOD: No Brands… No Labels’ Gathering in Washington, DC, at the MLK Memorial, Resurrection Weekend, April 3—4, 2021

JUST GOD — No Brands… No Labels Launches from Dumas and Heads to DC ~A New Focus on What’s Been Here Since the Beginning~

When the Body of Christ rises up to make ‘biblical rights’ and the ‘biblical rights movement’ our number one priority and lay aside all our brands and labels, there will be little and often ‘no need’ for civil rights and/or a civil rights movement.

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Fund's Initial Offer Is $12K For Information Leading To Arrest In Indianola Merchant's Murder

The initial reward being offered by the Jamie Iverson Reward Fund is $12,000.

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Former President Donald Trump

Trump Call to Georgia Lead Investigator Reveals New Details

ATLANTA—Then-President Donald Trump urged the chief investigator of the Georgia Secretary of State’s office to look for fraud during an audit of mail-in ballots in a suburban Atlanta county, on a phone call he made to her in late December, according to The Wall Street Jo

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2021 National Day of Prayer Arkansas State Capitol Statewide Gathering

JUST GOD — No Brands… No Labels… Present

2021 National Day of Prayer Arkansas State Capitol Statewide Gathering—

Little Rock, Arkansas, April 29, 2021– The College of Aspiring Artists

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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

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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Wyatt Emmerich, CEO Emmerich Newspapers

Welcome to the Brave New World; The devastating effects of Section 230 on America

Kudos to Mississippi U. S. Senator Roger Wicker for sponsoring a bill to amend Section 230 of the Communications Act of 1996.

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Beware medical marijuana scams in Mississippi

The Mississippi Attorney General’s Office and the Mississippi Department of Health urge consumers to use caution to avoid falling victim to medical marijuana scams.

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Dumas Head Football Coach George Shelton

Trust the Process, Do Your Job

Coach George Shelton, a quality person, a great football coach

The Dumas Bobcats new Head Football Coach is George Shelton. Coach Shelton comes to Dumas with outstanding experience, having led or been a part of coaching staffs of multiple State Finals, and Champion teams in several classifications in Arkansas.

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Dumas Police Department Report

Dumas Police Dept. Incident Report

Fence on Fire at First Baptist Church

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Dumas Police Report

Dumas Police Department Incident Report

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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Dumas Police

Dumas Police Department Incident Reports

Man charged with Robbery, Fleeing from Officers

Dumas Police Officers, Alberto Garcia and Crystal Martin were dispatched to Dollar General Friday, October 9, 2020 at approximately 3:55 PM, in reference of someone stealing and then attacking a store employee.