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The City of Dumas is opening a second round of recruitment for the Dumas Youth Council. All students in grades 9-12, as well as college students, who are interested in leadership, civic engagement, and serving in their community are encouraged to apply. There are 17 slots available.
Applications may be picked up from the City of Dumas or Councilmember Tironeka Brown and must be returned no later than January 16, 2026. For more information, please contact the City of Dumas or Councilmember Tironeka Brown.
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The Dumas Senior Bobcats played a close game against the Hamburg Lions winning the game Thursday 40-42. The closely match teams stayed close in point range throughout the the game with Hamburg closing the game with a winning 2 point shot as the last seconds as the clock ran out.
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The Dumas Senior Bobcats played a close game against the Hamburg Lions winning the game Thursday 40-42. The closely match teams stayed close in point range throughout the the game with Hamburg closing the game with a winning 2 point shot as the last seconds as the clock ran out.
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On Thursday, December 11 th , Sheriff Mitch Grant and Sergeant Roland Brown traveled to the Benton Event Center, for the 23rd Annual Arkansas Attorney General’s Law Enforcement Officer of Year awards luncheon.
Each year the Attorney General’s Office picks a Law Enforcement Officer from each county to receive the award. In addition, there are five regional winners, and one who is chosen as the state winner.
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On Thursday, December 11 th , Sheriff Mitch Grant and Sergeant Roland Brown traveled to the Benton Event Center, for the 23rd Annual Arkansas Attorney General’s Law Enforcement Officer of Year awards luncheon.
Each year the Attorney General’s Office picks a Law Enforcement Officer from each county to receive the award. In addition, there are five regional winners, and one who is chosen as the state winner.
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(Originally published December 17, 2025)
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Greenwood Police officers are on the scene of a shooting in the 300 block of East Market Street.
, Greenwood Police officers are on the scene of a shooting in the 300 block of East Market Street.
, Greenwood Police officers are on the scene of a shooting in the 300 block of East Market Street.
, Greenwood Police officers are on the scene of a shooting in the 300 block of East Market Street.
, Greenwood Police are outside of Greenwood Leflore Hospital after four people were shot during an incident in the 300 block of East Market Street on Christmas Eve.
Four people were shot in Greenwood on Christmas Eve, two of them fatally.
Leflore County Coroner Debra Sanders said she received a call at 8:20 p.m. Wednesday in regard to a shooting incident on the 300 block of East Market Street.
The two people who died from the shooting were Dennis Outlaw, 33, and Hilliard Roby, 28, both of Greenwood. Both men died from multiple gunshot wounds, Sanders said.
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Greenwood Police officers are on the scene of a shooting in the 300 block of East Market Street.
, Greenwood Police officers are on the scene of a shooting in the 300 block of East Market Street.
, Greenwood Police officers are on the scene of a shooting in the 300 block of East Market Street.
, Greenwood Police officers are on the scene of a shooting in the 300 block of East Market Street.
, Greenwood Police are outside of Greenwood Leflore Hospital after four people were shot during an incident in the 300 block of East Market Street on Christmas Eve.
Four people were shot in Greenwood on Christmas Eve, two of them fatally.
Leflore County Coroner Debra Sanders said she received a call at 8:20 p.m. Wednesday in regard to a shooting incident that occurred on the 300 block of East Market Street.
The two people who died from the shooting were a 33-year-old man and a 28-year-old man, both from Greenwood. Both died from multiple gunshot wounds, Sanders said. The names of the victims are not yet being released as the coroner has yet to inform the victims' families.
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Greenwood Police officers are on the scene of a shooting in the 300 block of East Market Street.
, Greenwood Police officers are on the scene of a shooting in the 300 block of East Market Street.
, Greenwood Police officers are on the scene of a shooting in the 300 block of East Market Street.
, Greenwood Police officers are on the scene of a shooting in the 300 block of East Market Street.
, Greenwood Police are outside of Greenwood Leflore Hospital after four people were shot during an incident in the 300 block of East Market Street on Christmas Eve.
Four people were shot in Greenwood on Christmas Eve, two of them fatally.
Leflore County Coroner Debra Sanders said she received a call at 8:20 p.m. Wednesday in regard to a shooting incident on the 300 block of East Market Street.
The two people who died from the shooting were Dennis Outlaw, 33, and Hilliard Roby, 28, both of Greenwood. Both men died from multiple gunshot wounds, Sanders said.
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Greenwood Police officers are on the scene of a shooting in the 300 block of East Market Street.
, Greenwood Police officers are on the scene of a shooting in the 300 block of East Market Street.
, Greenwood Police officers are on the scene of a shooting in the 300 block of East Market Street.
, Greenwood Police officers are on the scene of a shooting in the 300 block of East Market Street.
, Greenwood Police are outside of Greenwood Leflore Hospital after four people were shot during an incident in the 300 block of East Market Street on Christmas Eve.
Four people were shot in Greenwood on Christmas Eve, two of them fatally.
Leflore County Coroner Debra Sanders said she received a call at 8:20 p.m. Wednesday in regard to a shooting incident that occurred on the 300 block of East Market Street.
The two people who died from the shooting were a 33-year-old man and a 28-year-old man, both from Greenwood. Both died from multiple gunshot wounds, Sanders said. The names of the victims are not yet being released as the coroner has yet to inform the victims' families.
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Little Rock, AR. – Dec. 18, 2025 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) established a national Jan. 15, 2026, batching deadline for the first funding round of key conservation programs. This national batching date ensures producers have a clear, consistent timeline for participating in Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP), Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) and Agricultural Conservation Easement Program (ACEP).
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Dumas Schools hosted Migrant Family Night on December 9, 2025.
Migrant families enjoyed a night filled with informational topics, community support along with Bingo, dinner and book give away for students! It was a great time for all that came out! Thank you to all that participated and offered support! We are better together!
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Dumas Schools hosted Migrant Family Night on December 9, 2025.
Migrant families enjoyed a night filled with informational topics, community support along with Bingo, dinner and book give away for students! It was a great time for all that came out! Thank you to all that participated and offered support! We are better together!
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Mrs. Margaret James
Mrs. Margaret James, 65
Margaret “Codi” James, 65, passed away Saturday December 13, 2025.
She leaves to cherish her memory her children Tia Okolo and Tamara Esaw, grandchildren Savion Slater and Xiomara Slater; siblings Patrick Huskey, Bettye Torkpo, Mae Kelsey, Debbie Freeman, Nellie Jackson (deceased), Ruby Johnson (Janyl), Barbara James and a host of relatives and friends.
Thank you for your prayers and donations. www.Brownfuneralhomeandmortuary.com
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Mrs. Margaret James
Mrs. Margaret James, 65
Margaret “Codi” James, 65, passed away Saturday December 13, 2025.
She leaves to cherish her memory her children Tia Okolo and Tamara Esaw, grandchildren Savion Slater and Xiomara Slater; siblings Patrick Huskey, Bettye Torkpo, Mae Kelsey, Debbie Freeman, Nellie Jackson (deceased), Ruby Johnson (Janyl), Barbara James and a host of relatives and friends.
Thank you for your prayers and donations. www.Brownfuneralhomeandmortuary.com
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FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH WEE CARE
Mrs. Bridget and Valene's Class
Dear Santa,
My name is Winston, and I am 10 years old. This year I have been nice. My Christmas wishes are 1. grow with me musical maker, 2. Turn & Learn driver toy, and 3. sort & discover drum. P.S. I'll leave you and your reindeer special snacks.
Your Friend, Winston
Dear Santa,
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FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH WEE CARE
Mrs. Bridget and Valene's Class
Dear Santa,
My name is Winston, and I am 10 years old. This year I have been nice. My Christmas wishes are 1. grow with me musical maker, 2. Turn & Learn driver toy, and 3. sort & discover drum. P.S. I'll leave you and your reindeer special snacks.
Your Friend, Winston
Dear Santa,
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H.J. Simmons, age 92, of Lena, Mississippi, entered his eternal rest on November 30, 2025, at his home, peacefully surrounded by his family in the presence of the Lord. He was born December 10, 1932, in McCool, Mississippi, to Henley Joseph Simmons and Violet McDaniel Simmons.
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