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Desha County Quorum Court met April 16, 2026 at 1:30PM at the Desha County Courthouse April 16, 2026
The minutes of the March meeting were approved as mailed. JP 2, G. Lynn Weatherford made a motion to approve minutes of the March meeting as mailed , and seconded by JP 8, Dollie Wilson. All members voted in favor. Motion carried.
JP 5, Hollis Mankins made a motion to approve the Treasurer's Report and seconded by JP 6, Ken Holt. All members voted in favor. Motion carried.
The Sheriff's Report was presented and accepted by unanimous consent.
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Gregory Pearson, Adjunct, W.T. Corkey, Post 7 of Lake Village, sang the National Anthem at the American Legion Walter Hall Post #84 Memorial Program Sunday, May 24, 2026
, Arthur Hillard, Adjunct Walter Hall Post 84 of Dumas, presented “Why we fold the Flag” and gave a short speech.
, National Anthem
, Closing Prayer
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The American Legion Walter Hall Post #84 honored the fallen veterans at its annualy Memorial Day Program at the Desha County Museum Sunday, May 24.
Charlie Clark led the Pledge of Allegiance. Gregory Pearson, Adjunct, W.T. Corkey, Post 7 of Lake Village, sang the National Anthem. Larry Claibourne, Commander, Post 84, welcomed visitors.
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Desha County Judge Wayne Smith (right) administers the Oath of Office to the newly appointed Sheriff Everett Sheriff Everett Cox. Cox was selected by the Quorum Court last Thursday to serve in the role until the end of the year.
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Widows Empowering Widows and Reaching Others will host the grand opening of the G.W. Nash Music Event Center on May 30, 2026, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
The event will feature a tour of the building, scripture reading, a remembrance of the late Mary Beebe and viewing of Dumas history, and dinner and music with Rodney Block. Anyone wishing to attend is asked to RSVP by calling Lydia Davis at 870-656-4072.
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The Caldwell Cemetery in Winchester will be meeting Saturday, June 6, 2026 at 11 am.
The meeting will be held at the Oak Grove Missionary Baptist Church in Winchester, AR.
All interested persons need to be present. The cost to reserve a plot is $100. For anyone who has loved ones buried in the cemetery or would like to make a donation for upkeep can send a donation to Caldwell Cemetery P.O. Box 548 Gould, AR, 71643. For more information, call Levert Benton at 870-723-6562 or Willie Goynes at 870-377-0909.
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Natchez is a treasure and I was delighted to spend a long weekend in that historic town on Memorial Day.
Jesus said a prophet is not appreciated in his hometown. Likewise, many Mississippians don't appreciate what a historic treasure Natchez is.
Back in the years before the Civil War, Natchez was, by far, the richest city in the United States with the most millionaires per capita. It was the historic equivalent of what Silicon Valley is today.
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DREW COUNTY, AR — On May 13th, 2026, Drew County jury convicted Jimmie L. Foster of Dermott on a charge of Felon in Possession of a Firearm following a traffic stop and subsequent investigation conducted by the Arkansas State Police.
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The Caldwell Cemetery in Winchester will be meeting Saturday, June 6, 2026 at 11 am.
The meeting will be held at the Oak Grove Missionary Baptist Church in Winchester, AR.
All interested persons need to be present. The cost to reserve a plot is $100. For anyone who has loved ones buried in the cemetery or would like to make a donation for upkeep can send a donation to Caldwell Cemetery P.O. Box 548 Gould, AR, 71643. For more information, call Levert Benton at 870-723-6562 or Willie Goynes at 870-377-0909.
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Widows Empowering Widows and Reaching Others will host the grand opening of the G.W. Nash Music Event Center on May 30, 2026, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
The event will feature a tour of the building, scripture reading, a remembrance of the late Mary Beebe and viewing of Dumas history, and dinner and music with Rodney Block. Anyone wishing to attend is asked to RSVP by calling Lydia Davis at 870-656-4072.
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CHICKEN ARTICHOKE CASSEROLE
6 chicken breasts
1 onion, quartered
2 stalks celery, halved
4 tbls white wine
1 box Uncle Ben’s wild and long grain rice, cooked in broth instead and omitting salt
1 can artichoke halves
1/2 stick butter
2 tbls flour
Salt and pepper to taste
1 cup sour cream
1 cup grated Swiss cheese
1 can mushrooms (save juice)
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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Over the past decade, The Nature Conservancy (TNC) and partners have restored or enhanced more than 1.58 million acres of shortleaf pine forest in Arkansas, largely through prescribed fire, sustainable timber management and targeted tree planting.
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The Dumas High School Class of 2026 officially moved forward to the next chapters of their lives after receiving their diplomas Thursday, May 15, 2026.
Superintendent Dr. Camille Sterrett offered words of encouragement to graduates, recognizing both their academic accomplishments and the opportunities ahead.
“As you move forward to the next chapters of your lives, continue to believe in yourselves, strive for excellence and never be afraid to chase your dreams,” Dr. Sterrett said. “Remember to lead with kindness, integrity and courage in all that you do.”
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Walter Hall American Legion Post 84 will host a Veteran’s Memorial Program Sunday, May 24, 2023, at 2:00 P.M. at the Desha County Museum Veteran’s Memorial, located at 264 Hwy 165 in Dumas.
The guest speaker will be Arthur Hilliard, Adjutant, Walter Hall American Legion Post 84 of Dumas.
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The Syrene Missionary Baptist Church will be celebrating its 138 year anniversary Sunday, May 24, 2026 at 2:30 pm.
The The theme will be “A Message to the Church”. The scripture reading will be Ephesians 2:20. The guest speaker is Rev. Phillip Puckett, Thomas Chapel MBC of Gould. The worship leader will be Rev. Curtis Gibson, pastor of Bailey Chapel UMC of Gould, Ar. The church is located at 121 Church Road Pickens, AR.
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The family photo of Billy Elmore has always haunted me. It pops up every now and then as my computer screen rotates through thousands of stored photos.
He is a handsome lad in his twenties with a long face and a serious demeanor.
I am probably the only person left in the world who can recognize him. He died in World War II in 1942 and left no children. He was my great-uncle. My mother’s mother’s brother.
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