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Monticello, Arkansas — Jury Sentences Felon to 15 Years for Possessing a Firearm

By FRANK SPAIN PROSECUTING ATTORNEY, TENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT FRANK SPAIN PROSECUTING ATTORNEY, TENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT
Mon,04/06/26-6:05AM, 497 Reads
On March 11, 2026, a Drew County jury found Jacob Spurlin (42) guilty of being a violent felon in possession of a firearm. Following a sentencing hearing, the jury imposed a 15 year sentence in the Arkansas Depart-ment of Corr-ection.
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Desha County Notice of Election

Sat,03/21/26-6:00AM, 483 Reads
Turnrow Books, along with Turnrow Art Co. and Turnrow Café, is reopening its doors on Wednesday after a fire nearly destroyed the downtown bookstore nearly three years ago. The business also is celebrating its 20th anniversary.

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Turnrow set to reopen

By BRENT MAZE BRENT MAZE - The Greenwood Commonwealth
Wed,03/25/26-3:14PM, 482 Reads 17,223 Statewide
A valued member of the Greenwood downtown district returns to Howard Street on Wednesday.
Turnrow Books will hold its grand opening Wednesday afternoon. The official ribbon cutting is set for 3:45 p.m., and the grand opening will be from 4 to 7 p.m.
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Sarai Fells, 11, was surprised at the Dumas Fire Station on Waterman Street on March 14, 2026, when volunteers with the Make-A-Wish Foundation announce her wish to visit Walt Disney World has been granted. Group Photo Samuel and Fundra Fells, Sarai and The Boreani Family.

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Dumas Girl’s Disney Wish Comes True

By LINNA JONES DUMAS CLARION LINNA JONES DUMAS CLARION
Fri,03/27/26-12:00AM, 466 Reads
“Sarai, your wish has been granted!”
The announcement rang out Saturday, March 14, as 11-year-old Sarai Fells walked into the Dumas Fire Station on Waterman Street, where family, friends and community members had gathered to surprise her.
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