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The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation is investigating an officer-involved shooting involving the U.S. Marshal Service that occurred Monday morning at a residence on Mill Street in Indianola.
According to Sunflower County Coroner Heather Burton, the deceased has been identified as Demetric Bryant, 25, of Indianola. Burton said that his body has been sent to the State Medical Examiner's Office for autopsy.
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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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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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Jackson Mayor John Horhn spoke to the Rotary Club of Jackson this past Tuesday.
First of all, it’s great to have a mayor who visits civic clubs like Rotary to engage with constituents, especially engaged ones such as club members.
Sadly, civic club involvement has declined over the last 30 years, just one more bad effect of the rise in social media and tribal inclusiveness.
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Turnrow Books, along with Turnrow Art Co. and Turnrow Café, is reopening its doors on Wednesday after a fire nearly destroyed the downtown bookstore nearly three years ago. The business also is celebrating its 20th anniversary.
A valued member of the Greenwood downtown district returns to Howard Street on Wednesday.
Turnrow Books will hold its grand opening Wednesday afternoon. The official ribbon cutting is set for 3:45 p.m., and the grand opening will be from 4 to 7 p.m.
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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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Across rural communities in the South, many entrepreneurs have the ideas, the work ethic, and the vision to build successful businesses. What they often lack is access to capital.
Communities Unlimited (CU), a nonprofit Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI), is working to change that by helping small business owners secure the financing they need to start, stabilize, or grow their businesses. CDFIs are mission-driven lenders that focus on investing in communities and entrepreneurs that traditional financial institutions sometimes overlook.
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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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March 24, 2026 is National Ag Day, a time when producers, agricultural associations, corporations, universities, government agencies and countless others across America gather to recognize and celebrate the abundance provided by American agriculture.
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