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Little Rock - The Arkansas Historic Preservation Program (AHPP) is accepting submissions for the 2026 “Preserve Our Past” Art & Essay Contest. This annual contest invites Arkansas students in grades five through eight to explore the state’s rich architectural and cultural history through creative expression.
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Theft of Public Benefits $500 or less
On January 13th, 2026 at approximately 4:30 PM, Sgt Crystal Martin was dispatched to Family Dollar in reference of Theft. Upon arrival, She made contact with a . Ms. Canady stated someone used her EBT card without permission on January 12 at approximately 4:07 pm. Martin spoke with the Family Dollar manager who reviewed the footage.
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The Reed Elementary Sneaker Ball will be held April 10, 2026
Pre-K through 2nd grade will be partying from 5:30-7:00 pm and 3rd through 5th grade Intermissionw ill be from 7-7:30 pm. Admission is free. Reed students can have up to three guests with $5 each Ages 0 and up. Cash only at the door. Come enjoy a night of music, dancing, fun and friends. Dress code is dresses, suits and sneakers.
It’s time to dress up, lace up your freshest sneakers, and get ready for a night of fun, music, and memories!
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The Traveler's Rest of Grady will be sponsoring a 3-day Holy Revival April 1-3 at 7 pm. The guest speaker will be Rev. Felton Thornton, pastor of Pleasant Grove of Grady. Everyone is invited to attend. Pastor Bruce Johnson is pastor.
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Sat, March 28,
2026 by Luke Matheson
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The Dumas Founders Day will be an activity packed family-Friendly event Saturday, April 25 on Dumas Main Street. This is the 3rd year for the Dumas to celebrate its culture, history and community beginning in 2024. The Dumas Founder's Day committee has big plans for the third annual Founder's Day. DJ Dog Gone Crazy Shannon Coger will be MC for the event. The festival will open Saturday at 10 and will close at 9 pm.
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Burn ban counties as of March 30, 2026Arkansas, Ashley, Baxter, Benton, Boone, Bradley, Carroll, Chicot, Clark, Clay, Cleburne, Cleveland, Columbia, Craighead, Cross, Dallas, Drew, Faulkner, Fulton, Garland, Grant, Greene, Hempstead, Hot Spring, Howard, Independence, Izard, Jackson, Jefferson, Lafayette, Lincoln, Madison, Marion, Miller, Mississippi, Newton, Ouachita, Perry, Phillips, Pike, Poinsett, Prairie, Pulaski, Saint Francis, Saline, Searcy, Sevier, Sharp, Stone, Union, Van Buren, Washington, White, Woodruff, and Yell.
LITTLE ROCK, AR — The Arkansas Department of Agriculture is urging Arkansans to stay alert as wildfire danger has increased significantly across the state. The entire state has been designated at a high wildfire risk through March 29, and more than half of all counties are currently under burn bans. This elevated threat is primarily driven by above‑average temperatures, extended drought conditions, and increased winds.
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Arkansas City, AR — The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s Put the Phone Away or Pay campaign is reminding drivers of the deadly dangers and legal consequences — including fines — of texting and other forms of messaging behind the wheel. From April 9-13, 2026, law enforcement nationwide will work together to enforce laws prohibiting distracted driving behind the wheel. These efforts come during National Distracted Driving Awareness Month.
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Why is a multistory photo of Donald John Trump hanging from the rafters of the Justice Department? The Founder John Adams wrote in the months before the Declaration of Independence ours was to be a nation “of laws, and not of men” (Letter of John Adams to Abigail Adams, April 1776).
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The participants in the Viking 10k and 5k begin their race in downtown Greenwood.
, Runners take off from the Front Street starting line of the Viking Half Marathon race Saturday while braving windy, 46-degree conditions.
, Aaron Ford of Saltillo was the winner of the Viking Half Marathon Saturday.
, Frank Holiman of Carrollton won the Viking 5k race.
, Aaron Ford, left, crosses the finish line of the Viking Half Marathon on Saturday, while shouting encouragement at Archer Russell, another participant competing in the 10K.
As Aaron Ford neared the finish line of the Viking Half Marathon Saturday morning, his focus was on encouraging other runners.
“Finish strong!” he yelled to Archer Russell, a participant in the 10K race who was just ahead.
Ford, a 43-year-old from Saltillo, finished first in the half marathon with a time of 1 hour, 27 minutes and 55 seconds. He is a physical therapist operating a clinic in Tupelo.
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A fire, shown here on Friday, has expanded to over 3,000 acres in Carroll County between Coila and Vaiden.
Updated at 2 p.m. with information from the Mississippi Forestry Commission.
Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves issued a statement Saturday morning stating that the size of the fire in Carroll County has increased to 3,000 acres and has forced the evacuations along three county roads.
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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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