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All State: Jordyn Jones, senior trumpet player, made the All State Concert Band and was awarded the chance to play in the All State Orchestra in Hot Springs
, Dumas High School Jazz Band
, Dumas Middle School: Dumas Middle School under the direction of Ms Maria Lopez placed Superior Ratings in Sight Reading and Excellent Ratings in Concert Performance at the Region Concert Assessment in Magnolia.
, Four states Bandmasters Convention: The following students were chosen to perform with the Four States Bandmasters Convention Ensembles along with students from Arkansas, Louisiana, Texas, and Oklahoma. LtoR: Jon Barajas, Jordyn Jones, Landon Harris, Taurianna Jackson, Carmen Austin, Stephanie Gutierrez, Kyla Robinson, and Nikylee Ward.
, JH All Region: Uriel Gutierrez, Javier Sandoval, Jessalyn Salinas, Braiden Evans
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Baily Chapel UMC will be holding their 1st Muscians Appreciation Program April 26, 2026 at 3 pm.
The program will honor Brother Xavier Livingston and Pastor Donyardo Wallace. The program will be held at 209 N. 1st Street Gould, AR.
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(Desha County, Arkansas) April 14, 2026 – In recognizing one of the worst natural disasters in American history, the Governor Office’s recently proclaimed April 24th as The Great Mississippi Flood of 1927 Remembrance Day (Flood of 1927 Remembrance Day) in the State of Arkansas. The proclamation “honors those affected, preserves the memory of this pivotal event, and encourages schools to teach its historical significance to future generations.”
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For the 50 percent of Mississippians who enjoy a glass of wine with their meal, the last few months have been educational as the state-run Alcohol Beverage Control warehouse has been in disarray.
Mississippi has the fifth lowest alcohol consumption in the nation at 2.17 gallons per year. Utah is the lowest at 1.34 followed by West Virginia, Arkansas, Oklahoma and Georgia.
Roughly 30 of Mississippi’s 82 counties are dry in some fashion. Many of these “dry” counties are considered “moist” since towns and cities within those counties are wet.
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DUMAS, Ark. — A community Field Party and Trail Ride is scheduled to take place in Dumas, offering a full day of entertainment, family activities, and live music Saturday, April 18 from 12 -8 pm.
The event will be held from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the intersection of North Walnut and Cherry Street, next to the New City Shop. Gates will open at noon.
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SHRIMP,
ARTICHOKE, SPINACH BAKE
1 stick butter
1/2 pound shrimp, cooked and peeled and roughly chopped
1/2 chopped onion
1/2 chopped green pepper
10 oz chopped frozen spinach, drained
2 6oz artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
1 8oz pkg cream cheese
3 cloves minced garlic
16 oz shredded Monterrey jack cheese
1 cup parmesan cheese
1/2 cup half and half
Salt and pepper to taste
2 tsp Tony’s seasoning
Mix all ingredients together and pour into greased baking dish; cover. Bake at 325 until bubbly.
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The Dumas City Council members special called meeting to discuss budget concerns March 27, 2026 in the City Council Chambers at City Hall.
Mayor Price Boney, Sr. called the special called meeting to order. Council member Jared May led the Council in prayer and the Council led in the Pledge of Allegiance.
The City Clerk informed the Council members about the status of the General Fund Bank Account, Workers Compensation invoice and the Council room air conditioner.
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The Dumas City Council members met March 31, 2026 to continue discuss city finances in the City Council Chambers at City Hall.
Mayor Boney appointed Roy Dalton to reside over the meeting prior to his absence. Motion made by Romona Weatherford and seconded by Jared May to appoint Roy Dalton to reside over the meeting.
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Dumas School Board Meeting Date: Tuesday, April 28, 2026 Time: 5:30 p.m. Location: Administration Office
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Bethlehem Worship Center to Celebrate Pastor & Wife’s 31 Years Anniversary
Everyone is invited, Sunday May 3, 2026 @ 2:30 pm to help in showing our appreciation to our Pastor and Wife for 31 years of service! The speaker will be Bishop Jerome Strickland of St. Matthew COGIC, North Little Rock, Arkansas.
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Dumas High School
Honor Roll
3rd 9 Weeks
All A's
9th Grade: Zoe Beene
10th Grade: Jocelyn Ramirez
11th Grade: Isaac Charles, Sheanica Duhan, Stephanie Gutierrez, Landon Harris, Jakeira Jones, Ella Platter, and Adalberto Torres.
12th Grade: Kendri Broughton, Leslie Cha-vez, Ja'Quala Davis, Regina Dotson, Alexis Gibson, Isaiah Hayes, Camden Jackson, Taur-ianna Jackson, Alaja James, Amauri Johnson, Kiera Jones, Tirah McGehee, Ca'liyah Mo-sby, Juan Ramirez, Ka'neja Robinson, and Rosario Trujillo.
Dumas High School
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Dr. Graham Bodie is a Professor of Media & Communications at the University of Mississippi in Oxford. His courses and curricula are informed by over 2 decades of research on the role of Communication in shaping relationships, leadership, & virtuous civic living. He is also the Chief Listening Officer for the Listen First Project.
, Prior to a tenure from 2020-2023 as CEO of End It For Good, Inc, Brett Montague spent several years as a Training Manager at Sanderson Farms, Inc., focusing on areas of Corporate Communication, Trust, & Teamwork. He has been recognized in professional settings for excellence in communication, teamwork, bridge-building, conflict-resolution, and strategic thinking. Brett is a native of Hattiesburg.
Seneca once said, “Nothing great is ever accomplished suddenly.” This is as true today as it was in the days of Ancient Rome. Most great feats come about gradually, punctuated by qualities of endurance, perseverance, and intentionality. This is especially true for progress in the political sphere.
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The Syrene Missionary Baptist Church will be collecting items for their Community Donation Box ending April 30, 2026.
The church is collecting gently used clothing, canned and boxed food (not expired items) and toiletries and personal itms.
The donations can be dropped at three locations.
Location 1: Dumas Public Library 120 Choctaw Street Dumas, AR.
Location 2: Southern Starch Dry Cleaners 720 Meador Drive Dumas, AR.
Location 3: Chamber of Commerce 165 S. Main Street Dumas, AR.
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The Daniel Chapel Baptist Church invites the community to a three day revival April 12-15 2026. Sunday Services will be from 10 am to 5 pm and Monday through Wednesday at 6:30 pm. The guest preacher will be Bro. Kenny McMahan. The church is located at 5753 Highway 1W Dumas, AR 71639
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April 6, 2026
NORTH LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — The Arkansas Department of Public Safety (DPS) will host a Topping Out Ceremony on Friday, April 10, 2026, marking a major construction milestone for the new Arkansas State Crime Laboratory (ASCL) facility in North Little Rock.
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April 3, 2026
BENTON, Ark. — The Arkansas Division on Law Enforcement Standards and Training (ADLEST) is proud to recognize the graduation of Class 2026-A from the Central Arkansas Law Enforcement Training Academy (ALETA) in Benton.
After months of demanding training, these cadets have earned the distinction of becoming Arkansas law enforcement officers. Their journey through ALETA has required discipline, perseverance, and an unwavering commitment to the principles of public service.
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A new beauty business is bringing fresh energy to downtown Dumas as J&A Beauty, owned by Kayla Joyner, officially opened its doors with a ribbon-cutting celebration surrounded by family, friends, and community supporters.
Joyner, a licensed barber and graduate of Northern Technical College, has turned a lifelong passion into a growing business. She shared that her journey into cosmetology began at a young age, practicing on family members and developing a love for the craft that continued to grow over the years.
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HOT SPICED FRUIT
16 oz can apricots
16 oz can peaches
1/2 cup sliced cherries
16 oz can pineapple chunks
1/3 cup butter
3/4 cup brown sugar
2 tsp curry powder
1 tsp ginger
Drain fruit and pour in casserole. Melt butter, add sugar and spices and mix. Pour over fruit. Bake at 325 for 1 hour. Serve hot.
WARM FUDGE SAUCE
3 oz unsweetened
chocolate
1 c sugar
1/2 c light corn syrup
1/4 c water
1 c evaporated milk
1 tsp vanilla
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LITTLE ROCK, AR — The Arkansas Depart-ment of Agriculture, in partnership with Farm Credit, is now accepting entries for the annual Arkansas Grown School Garden of the Year Contest. Schools, early childhood education centers, and alternative learning environments that operated a school garden during the 2025–2026 school year, or plan to begin one in 2026–2027, are encouraged to apply.
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