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Auctioneer Jay Kent Gates calls items for auction at the 65th Watson Fish Fry.
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Community leaders, nonprofit organizations, and individuals interested in strengthening their ability to secure funding are invited to attend a Capacity Building Through Grant Writing Workshop + Lunch scheduled for April 14 in McGehee.
The workshop will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the McGehee Municipal Building, located at 901 Holly Street. The event is designed to help nonprofit and community-based organizations improve their grant writing skills and learn strategies for identifying and securing funding opportunities.
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DUMAS, Ark. — The Dumas Bobcats and Ladycats have once again proven themselves as one of the premier basketball programs in the region, earning multiple postseason honors following an impressive season on the court.
Leading the way for the Bobcats, Kentz Brown and Kemarion Jackson were both recognized as All-Conference selections, highlighting their consistency and impact throughout the season. Their leadership helped set the tone for a strong year for Dumas.
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First NaturalState Bank to hold grand opening of new location
The First Natural-State Bank will be hold the grand opening of their new Dumas 101 Carlton on Thursday, April 2 at 11 am.
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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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“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.
The celebration revealed that Sarai’s wish to visit Walt Disney World Resort had been granted through the Make-A-Wish Foundation.
City officials, community members and the Boreani family — volunteers with the foundation — joined Sarai’s family to celebrate the moment.
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Tommy Peacock of Dumas and Katie Daniels of McGehee received Lifetime Achievement Awards from the Desha County Election Commission on March 3, 2026, honoring their decades of service in local elections.
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Eastside Deliverance Church of God in Christ will celebrate its annual Family & Friends Day on Sunday, March 29, 2026, at 3 p.m. The church is located at 103 Lambert Lane in Dumas.The guest speaker will be Elder Delner S. Jackson, pastor of Harvest Time Community Fellowship Church in Mitchellville. The public is invited to attend.
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MAPLE BOUBON JAM CROSTINI APPETIZERS
1 pound applewood smoked bacon, cooked crisp and crumbled
1 small onion, diced
1 tsp minced garlic
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup sherry vinegar
1/4 cup bourbon
1/4 cup maple syrup
1/4 cup water
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp dijon mustard
1/2 tsp finely chopped thyme
Olive oil
1 large baguette
6-8 oz creamy brie cheese
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Delta Memorial Hospital unveiled its newly renovated OB wing March 2, 2026. The new wing features 5 beds and new technology.
, CEO Jeremy Capps and Duma Mayor Price Boney, Sr.
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The portal is BACK OPEN for Maternal Health Sessions Registration!!
Due to the weather, we had to reschedule our March session. The sessions will now take place on April 18th & May 16th.
If you or someone you know is an expecting mother, an aspiring mother, or a mom with children ages newborn- 4 years old and are interested in attending these two- day sessions in Dumas, please contact Tironeka Brown at (870) 510-1072 or email tdbconsultant24@gmail.com.
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Dear Merchants & Farmers Bank,
On behalf of Widows Empowering Widows and Reaching Others, we would like to extend our sincere gratitude for your generous $500 donation to support the purchase of tables and chairs for our organization.
Your contribution helps us create a welcoming and functional space where widows can gather, receive encouragement, share resources, and build a supportive community. Because of partners like Merchants & Farmers Bank, we are able to continue our mission of empowering widows and reaching others with hope and practical support.
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PARTY BARGE DIP
1 pound velveeta, cubed
1 1/2 pound lean ground beef, browned and drained
1 bell pepper, chopped
2 bunches green onions, chopped
1 can shoe peg corn, drained
1 can cream of mushroom soup
1 can hot rotel, drained
1 can rotel, drained
Garlic powder to taste
1 cup cooked rice
Combine all ingredients. Simmer for 20 minutes on low, stirring occasionally. Serve with Fritos or tortilla chips.
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The Dumas LadyCats ended their basketball season with a 28–9 overall record, earning multiple honors along the way including District Champions, Conference Runner-Up, and a third-place finish in the Regional Tournament. Their impressive run carried them all the way to the State Quarterfinals, placing the team among the Elite Eight in the state.
, Ladycat’s win District. Ladycat’s win District.
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Dumas, AR — St. Patrick’s Day 2026 celebrations will take place across the country on and around Tuesday, March 17. The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and the Dumas Police Department urge drivers to remember that drinking and driving is deadly and never an option. Join NHTSA and the Dumas Police Department in sharing this message: Buzzed Driving Is Drunk Driving.
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Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church of Dumas will be celebrating their 143 year church anniversary at the Watson District Headquarters in Mitchellville Sunday March 15, 2026 at 2:30 pm
Pastor Felton Thornton , of Pleasantview in Grady, will give the message. Refreshments will be served after service. Pastor P.C. Holley is Pastor of Mt. Zion.
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Drone Pilot with Star City Christian Academy (SCCA) students
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