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(Photo credit: Linna Jones, Copyright 2025 Emmerich Newspapers, Inc ) The Desha County Quorum Court hold their July session after the passing of Judge Richard Tindall. The court voted on several resolutions and the new judge that will serve the remainder of Tindall’s term.

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Quorum Court approves Wayne Smith as new Desha County Judge

By DUMAS CLARION STAFF DUMAS CLARION STAFF
Sat,07/26/25-6:00AM, 844 Reads
The Desha County Quorum Court filled the position of the Desha County Judge July 17
The Quorum Court voted and passed Resolutions 2025-6 and 2025-7 to first declare a vacancy and then select a nominee from available names to fill the position.
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Desha County Election Commission Meetings

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There will be an Election Commissioners Meeting on Thursday February 5, 2026 at the Desha County Courthouse. This meeting will take place at 4:00 PM 608 Robert S. Moore Avenue in Arkansas City, AR.
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Touchdown pass secures 40-34 Bobcat win against Rison

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Sat,10/11/25-3:00PM, 816 Reads
In a hard fought 40-34 win for the Dumas Bobcats defeated the Rison Wildcats with a touchdown pass in the last seconds of the 4th quarter Friday.
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Who makes the best burger in Dumas, AR that is not a chain restaurant?

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The U.S. House has voted support for making daylight saving time permanent, eliminating twice-yearly clock adjustments. However, some people say permanent standard time would be better. Which do you prefer?

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Dumas, 71639, AR

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Current Temp

80°F

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Chance of Rain: 60%
Max Temp: 92°F
Min Temp: 77°F
Feels Like: 93°F
Dew Point: 75°F
Humidity: 88%
Sunrise: 6:12 AM
Sunset: 8:11 PM

Wind Speed: 5 to 10 mph
Wind Direction: SW
Wind Gust: 8 mph
Sky Cover: 75%
Visibility: 0 mi
Dew Point: 75°F
Moon Rise: 5:41 PM
Moon Set: 2:23 AM

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 10am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 10am and 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 92. Heat index values as high as 103. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

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