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The public is told often that too many adults have left the American work force. By one measurement — probably the most important one, the percentage of adults who are working — this is true.
But there are other ways to look at this, and Douglas Holtz-Eakin of the American Action Forum research group pointed them out recently in his daily economics email.
The labor force participation rate, which is the percentage of Americans who have a job, has declined. It actually has been declining since 2000, when it peaked at 67%, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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Instead of grousing about the U.S. Supreme Court ruling that discouraged states from considering race in setting political district lines, Southern Democrats need to take the next step and figure out what to do about it.
The answer is obvious, and well set out on The Bulwark website: Start moving toward the middle of the political spectrum to appeal to more voters.
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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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When a man who saved six billion dollars for Mississippi ratepayers talks, it’s a good idea to listen.
Now this man is trying to save trillions of dollars for Louisiana. We need to listen.
When the $7.6 billion Kemper power plant was being hyped, it was Kelley Williams who said the emperor had no clothes. He was ignored. But he persisted. Persistence, along with unusual intelligence combined with common sense, is one of Kelley’s many great traits.
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The Delta Memorial Hospital are incredibly honored to be recognized as the top referral group for Hospice HomeCare Monticello for Q1 of 2026 April 7, 2026. This recognition is a true reflection of the meaningful partnership and collaboration we share, all centered around providing compassionate, patient-focused care.
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The Dumas Bobcat Baseball team started the season with a new head coach, Dominic Bridges.
Bridges decided to play only straight conference games due to a lack of an assistant coach.
The Bobcats finished the overall and conference season with a record of 0-8. They placed 6th in 3A Region 8.
The Bobcats had a winning season by showing improvement on the field each week and compared to the previous year. Bridges acknowledged Kaybrien King for his marked improvement from last year.
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CHOCOLATE
ICE CREAM
4 eggs
1/2 c sugar
2 T cocoa
1/2 c light corn syrup
2 cans (14 ounce) sweetened condensed milk
3 T vanilla
2 quarts milk
Beat eggs. Mix cocoa with milk until dissolved. Pour ingredient into ice cream freezer. Freeze
until firm
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We are excited to announce that our final Maternal Health Session is happening this month. As we all know, May is a special time as we celebrate Mother's Day and Women's Health Awareness Month, making it the perfect opportunity to come together, learn, and support one another.
Registration is now open.
Date: May 30, 20206
Time: 10:00 am-1:00 pm
Location: Dumas Public Library
120 E Choctaw St.
Dumas, AR 71639
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