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DC Equalization Board to Meet Aug. 3
Wed,07/29/26-11:00PM , 267 Reads
The Desha County Equalization Board will Meet Monday, August 3, 2026 at the Desha County Cour-thouse for its organizational meeting
At 9:00 a.m. Property owners may file a hearing before the board up to the third Monday in August by calling the County Clerk’s Office at 870-222-0870.

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Reflections at 68
Wed,07/29/26-3:40PM , 202 Reads 13,315 Statewide
And just like that, it’s time for my annual birthday column. August 2, a Leo.
I have been writing this column for 36 years. I’ve never missed a week. That’s 1.9 million words, equal to about 25 books.
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Photo by Photo credit: Linna Jones, Copyright 2026 Emmerich Newspapers, Inc , © 2026 Emmerich Newspapers, Inc.

Desha County Farm Family with Hunter Selvey, Representative for Congressman Rick Crawford. Dumas Chamber of Commerce introduced Dustin and Jerry McMahan family, of McGehee as the 2026 Desha County Farm Family. Corcoles presented the Dustin and Jerry McMahan with plaques.

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Dumas Chamber Serves More Than 1,200 Meals at 12th Annual Corn Supper
Sat,07/25/26-6:00PM , 923 Reads
The Dumas Chamber of Commerce sold and served more than 1,200 meals during its 12th Annual Corn Supper on Friday, July 10, 2026.
The Chamber announced that 108 businesses and individuals sponsored the event, with more than 100 volunteers helping make the annual community gathering a success.
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Deceased body found in Mississippi River identified.
By Submitted by Desha County Sheriff’s Office
Sat,07/25/26-4:00PM , 1,259 Reads
On Thursday, June 25, 2026 at 11:44 am, the United States Coast Guard contacted the Desha County Sheriff's Office of deceased body that was floating in the Mississippi River on the Desha County side of the river.
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