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The Desha County Museum, located at 264 US-165, Dumas, Arkansas, will host a book signing for Jeanne E. Richards’s debut novel “Tarnation!” on Sunday, April 19, 2026, from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Jeanne is a longtime resident of southeast Arkansas. She grew up in Gould and lives on her family’s farm. She is a 1977 graduate of Henderson State University and obtained her Juris Doctor from the University of Arkansas School of Law, Fayetteville, in 1980.
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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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Walter Hall Post 84 American Legion and American Legion Auxiliary are seeking sponsorships for students to attend Boys and Girls State this summer. We have received a number ofrequests from students who wish to attend. The cost for Boys State Delegates for the week.long event will be $250 per student. The Girls State Delegates cost will be $300 per student. Sessions will be held on the campuses ofUCA in Conway and Harding University in Searcy.
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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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Several recent actions that haven’t gone President Trump’s way prove his chief of staff, Susie Wiles, was right on the money when she said last year that her boss has “an alcoholic’s personality,” and believes he can do anything he wants.
This gets Trump in trouble when he doesn’t pay attention to the boundaries of the law, or makes decisions without thinking about what might happen if things don’t go as expected.
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Layne Bruce, president of the Mississippi Press Association, sent me an email reminding me that Thursday, April 9, is Local News Day.
Attached to the email were various documents advising me on how to promote the value of local news to our readers.
One message states, “It’s Local News Day — a national day of action to uplift the local journalism that keeps our communities connected, informed and strong. You already know how much local news matters. Today, we’re asking you to help spread the word.”
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LITTLE ROCK, AR — The Arkansas Department of Agriculture is reminding pesticide applicators and agricultural producers of important restrictions regarding the use of dicamba products during the 2026 growing season.
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Little Rock - The Arkansas Historic Preservation Program will hold training on the National Register of Historic Places on April 25, 2026, at 9 a.m. at the Department of Parks Heritage & Tourism Headquarters at 1100 North Street in Little Rock.
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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — At its regular March meeting, the State Board of Education recognized Arkansas students for their national achievements and honored the Executive Director of the Arkansas Martin Luther King Jr. Commission for his recent national accolades. The meeting highlighted the impact of Arkansas’ commitment to strong learning inside and outside the classroom, as well as meaningful community engagement.
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QUICK CARAMEL FROSTING
1/2 cup butter
1 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup milk
1 3/4 to 2 cups powdered sugar.
Melt butter, add brown sugar and cook over low heat 2 minutes. Add milk, bring to a boil.
Remove from heat and cool. Add powdered sugar until it’s right consistency to spread.
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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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