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Mackane Burchfield
Dumas, Ark. — The First NaturalState Bank (FNSB) is pleased to announce the addition of Mackane Burchfield as a Loan Officer, further strengthening the bank’s commitment to serving Southeast Arkansas and its agricultural communities.
A native of Halley, Arkansas, Burchfield has deep roots in the Delta. Though his career took him away for a time, he maintained a strong connection to the region through frequent visits to hunt, fish, and spend time with family. That enduring bond ultimately led him back home in 2022, when he relocated to Desha County.
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Governor Sanders, ADE highlight school choice programs and expanded options for families
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Winter Weather caused damage to several locations in Desha County. Pictured Central Wire in Dumas.
, Airport Road in McGehee
, McGehee Industrial Park building
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Governor Sanders has “Declared a state of Emergency” for Arkansas due to the winter storm. If your business or residence has sustained storm damage, please email pictures along with your name, physical address, and telephone number to dumasfirear@gmail.com
If repairs or costs are incurred, be sure to keep receipts pertaining to the damage—in the event that funding becomes available as part of the response.
All information will be passed along to the appropriate county and state officials.
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The City of Dumas will be holding a Special Called meeting is to discuss the city finances and to approve the budget for 2026 at City Hall on January 31, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.
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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.
There will be L&A Testing on all Voting Equipment on Monday, February 9, 2026 at 9:00 AM. This will be at the Election Building located at 200 North Main in McGehee, AR. You will need to go to the South Entrance. The sign on the building says: Southeast Arkansas Community Action. The public is invited.
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Jan 22, 2026
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders today announced $405,646 in financial assistance for water and wastewater projects for three entities, serving more than 1,398 Arkansans across the state.
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Jan 21, 2026
Names Governor Sanders Best Governor for National Security, recognizing her leadership in advancing first-in-the-nation protections against foreign adversary influence
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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – The National Council on Teacher Quality (NCTQ), a nonprofit organization dedicated to ensuring every student has access to committed and high-quality educators, recently released its State of the States report, assessing states’ investments in teachers through paid parental leave. The report found that Arkansas is one of only two states offering teachers 12 weeks of paid maternity leave.
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Little Rock - The Mosaic Templars Cultural Center (MTCC) will open a new exhibit on Thursday, Feb. 5, 2026. A Better Life for Their Children is a powerful exhibition by acclaimed photographer and author Andrew Feiler chronicling the history, impact, and legacy of Rosenwald Schools, one of the most transformative education initiatives for African Americans in the early twentieth century.
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GLAZED PORK
TENDERLOIN
1 5-6 pound ham
12 whole cloves
2 tsp grated orange peel
1 cup orange juice
1/2 cup brown sugar
4 tsp cornstarch
1 1/2 tsp dry mustard
Place tenderloin in shallow roasting pan. Stick with cloves. Bake at 325 for 1 1/2 hour, brushing with glaze every 20 minutes.
GLAZE
Combine juice, brown sugar, cornstarch and dry mustard. Cook until thick and bubbly. Cook and stir 2 minutes more.
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FREE Community Health & Resource Fair ! Join us for a variety of services available to the community at no cost, including health screenings, blood pressure monitors, gift cards, and more. Bring your family and invite your neighbors—this will be a welcoming space focused on care, information, and connection. The event will be held January 31, 2026 from 10 am to 2 pm at 130 W Waterman Street. We will also have art and painting workshops for children and youth, creating a fun and creative environment for everyone.
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Little Rock, Ark. (Jan. 21, 2026) – Arkansas Community Foundation is celebrating its 50th anniversary with a bold investment in the state’s future with more than $1 million in grants to Arkansas nonprofits and supporting a wide range of community needs in every corner of the state.
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JACKSON, Miss. – Due to ongoing hazardous conditions caused by the ice storm, the Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) is closing county health departments and offices in the following counties for Tuesday, January 27:
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MANCHESTER, NH (01/06/2026)-- Shantrell Burgess of Dumas (71639) has been named to Southern New Hampshire University's (SNHU) Fall 2025 President's List. The fall terms run from September to December.
Full-time undergraduate students who have earned a minimum grade-point average of 3.700 and above for the reporting term are named to the President's List. Full-time status is achieved by earning 12 credits over each 16-week term or paired 8-week terms grouped in fall, winter/spring, and summer.
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On January 8, 2026, following a jury trial, Portier Guytan was found guilty of charges related to a financial scam that targeted an elderly victim in Crossett, Arkansas.
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