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LITTLE ROCK, AR — The Arkansas Department of Agriculture is now accepting applications for the Arkansas Century Farm Program. This program honors Arkansas families who have owned and farmed the same land for at least 100 years, recognizing their contributions to the state’s agricultural heritage.
Completed applications must be submitted online no later than July 31, 2026, to be considered for the 2026 induction cycle. The program is voluntary, and there is no cost to apply. To qualify, Arkansas farms must meet the following criteria:
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LITTLE ROCK, AR — The Arkansas Department of Agriculture is now accepting applications for the Arkansas Century Farm Program. This program honors Arkansas families who have owned and farmed the same land for at least 100 years, recognizing their contributions to the state’s agricultural heritage.
Completed applications must be submitted online no later than July 31, 2026, to be considered for the 2026 induction cycle. The program is voluntary, and there is no cost to apply. To qualify, Arkansas farms must meet the following criteria:
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The Desha County Museum celebrated Gould Native Jeanne E. Richards’s debut novel “Tarnation!” with a book signing at the Desha County Museum on Sunday, April 19, 2026.
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The Desha County Museum celebrated Gould Native Jeanne E. Richards’s debut novel “Tarnation!” with a book signing at the Desha County Museum on Sunday, April 19, 2026.
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Jeannette Bennett, the senior economic education specialist for the St. Louis Federal Reserve Bank’s Memphis Branch presented at the McGehee High School about factors that contributed to the Great Depression, including the flood.
, 1927 Flood Remembrance Day
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In observance of the 99th Anniversary of the 1927 Mississippi Flood last Friday, April 24, Friends of John H. Johnson Museum, and the American Red Cross partnered to present about the flood and flooding to students at McGehee Elementary School; and the Friends of John H. Johnson Museum and the Federal Reserve Bank partnered to present to students at McGehee High School.
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1 month 3 weeks ago
Jeannette Bennett, the senior economic education specialist for the St. Louis Federal Reserve Bank’s Memphis Branch presented at the McGehee High School about factors that contributed to the Great Depression, including the flood.
, 1927 Flood Remembrance Day
, , , William Campbell
In observance of the 99th Anniversary of the 1927 Mississippi Flood last Friday, April 24, Friends of John H. Johnson Museum, and the American Red Cross partnered to present about the flood and flooding to students at McGehee Elementary School; and the Friends of John H. Johnson Museum and the Federal Reserve Bank partnered to present to students at McGehee High School.
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1 month 3 weeks ago
Jeannette Bennett, the senior economic education specialist for the St. Louis Federal Reserve Bank’s Memphis Branch presented at the McGehee High School about factors that contributed to the Great Depression, including the flood.
, 1927 Flood Remembrance Day
, , , William Campbell
In observance of the 99th Anniversary of the 1927 Mississippi Flood last Friday, April 24, Friends of John H. Johnson Museum, and the American Red Cross partnered to present about the flood and flooding to students at McGehee Elementary School; and the Friends of John H. Johnson Museum and the Federal Reserve Bank partnered to present to students at McGehee High School.
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The city of Dumas came alive April 18 as community members gathered for one of the biggest field parties and trail rides in the state, highlighted by a live appearance from rapper Fredo Bang.
The event brought together a large crowd from across the region, blending music, food, and Southern trail riding culture into a high-energy outdoor experience. Attendees enjoyed live entertainment, local vendors, and a strong showing from riding clubs, with horses and riders filling the grounds throughout the day.
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The city of Dumas came alive April 18 as community members gathered for one of the biggest field parties and trail rides in the state, highlighted by a live appearance from rapper Fredo Bang.
The event brought together a large crowd from across the region, blending music, food, and Southern trail riding culture into a high-energy outdoor experience. Attendees enjoyed live entertainment, local vendors, and a strong showing from riding clubs, with horses and riders filling the grounds throughout the day.
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Photo by Photo credit: Linna Jones, Copyright 2026 Emmerich Newspapers, Inc , © 2026 Emmerich Newspapers, Inc.
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The city of Dumas came alive April 18 as community members gathered for one of the biggest field parties and trail rides in the state, highlighted by a live appearance from rapper Fredo Bang.
The event brought together a large crowd from across the region, blending music, food, and Southern trail riding culture into a high-energy outdoor experience. Attendees enjoyed live entertainment, local vendors, and a strong showing from riding clubs, with horses and riders filling the grounds throughout the day.
By Decortez Dobbs on
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All State: Jordyn Jones, senior trumpet player, made the All State Concert Band and was awarded the chance to play in the All State Orchestra in Hot Springs
, Dumas High School Jazz Band
, Dumas Middle School: Dumas Middle School under the direction of Ms Maria Lopez placed Superior Ratings in Sight Reading and Excellent Ratings in Concert Performance at the Region Concert Assessment in Magnolia.
, Four states Bandmasters Convention: The following students were chosen to perform with the Four States Bandmasters Convention Ensembles along with students from Arkansas, Louisiana, Texas, and Oklahoma. LtoR: Jon Barajas, Jordyn Jones, Landon Harris, Taurianna Jackson, Carmen Austin, Stephanie Gutierrez, Kyla Robinson, and Nikylee Ward.
, JH All Region: Uriel Gutierrez, Javier Sandoval, Jessalyn Salinas, Braiden Evans
Published April 22, 2026
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All State: Jordyn Jones, senior trumpet player, made the All State Concert Band and was awarded the chance to play in the All State Orchestra in Hot Springs
, Dumas High School Jazz Band
, Dumas Middle School: Dumas Middle School under the direction of Ms Maria Lopez placed Superior Ratings in Sight Reading and Excellent Ratings in Concert Performance at the Region Concert Assessment in Magnolia.
, Four states Bandmasters Convention: The following students were chosen to perform with the Four States Bandmasters Convention Ensembles along with students from Arkansas, Louisiana, Texas, and Oklahoma. LtoR: Jon Barajas, Jordyn Jones, Landon Harris, Taurianna Jackson, Carmen Austin, Stephanie Gutierrez, Kyla Robinson, and Nikylee Ward.
, JH All Region: Uriel Gutierrez, Javier Sandoval, Jessalyn Salinas, Braiden Evans
Published April 22, 2026
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All State: Jordyn Jones, senior trumpet player, made the All State Concert Band and was awarded the chance to play in the All State Orchestra in Hot Springs
, Dumas High School Jazz Band
, Dumas Middle School: Dumas Middle School under the direction of Ms Maria Lopez placed Superior Ratings in Sight Reading and Excellent Ratings in Concert Performance at the Region Concert Assessment in Magnolia.
, Four states Bandmasters Convention: The following students were chosen to perform with the Four States Bandmasters Convention Ensembles along with students from Arkansas, Louisiana, Texas, and Oklahoma. LtoR: Jon Barajas, Jordyn Jones, Landon Harris, Taurianna Jackson, Carmen Austin, Stephanie Gutierrez, Kyla Robinson, and Nikylee Ward.
, JH All Region: Uriel Gutierrez, Javier Sandoval, Jessalyn Salinas, Braiden Evans
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Willie Garner, left, and Willie B. Williams have been charged with misusing public resources for private purposes. (Photo from Mississippi Office of the State Auditor)
Two Tallahatchie County Road Department workers were arrested recently in connection with the alleged misuse of county resources.
State Auditor Shad White said in a statement today that Willie James Garner and Willie B. Williams were taken into custody by special agents of the state auditor's office "for allegedly defrauding Tallahatchie County by using county equipment, materials, and labor to deliver dirt to the home of Willie Garner."
Garner, 56, and Williams, 70, allegedly utilized county dump trucks and county employees to deliver the dirt.
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Willie Garner, left, and Willie B. Williams have been charged with misusing public resources for private purposes. (Photo from Mississippi Office of the State Auditor)
Two Tallahatchie County Road Department workers were arrested recently in connection with the alleged misuse of county resources.
State Auditor Shad White said in a statement today that Willie James Garner and Willie B. Williams were taken into custody by special agents of the state auditor's office "for allegedly defrauding Tallahatchie County by using county equipment, materials, and labor to deliver dirt to the home of Willie Garner."
Garner, 56, and Williams, 70, allegedly utilized county dump trucks and county employees to deliver the dirt.
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1 month 3 weeks ago
Authors Ellen Ann Fentress and Ellen Gabardi as they join Ellen Morris Prewitt for a celebration of the launch of Prewitt’s new book.
It’s not necessary to be named Ellen to be a celebrated writer in Mississippi. But to be celebrated at “Ellenpalooza,” it’s pretty much mandatory.
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