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The Jericho Missionary Baptist Church will celebrate the 15th anniversary of its pastor and first lady on Sunday, June 28, 2026, at 2:30 p.m.
Honorees will be Rev. and Mrs. Isaac Parks Sr. Rev. Terry I. Harris Sr., senior pastor of New Jerusalem Preparations and Worship Center, will deliver the anniversary sermon.
A revival will be held June 29 through July 1, 2026. Praise, meditation, and prayer service will be held nightly from 6 to 6:45 p.m., with revival services beginning at 7 p.m. each evening. The evangelist for the revival will be Rev. Terry I. Harris Sr.
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Ricky Don Cook passed away on June 1, 2026, at the age of 72. He was born August 31, 1953, and lived life the only way he knew how, on his own terms.
Funeral services are Friday, June 5, 2026, at 11:00 am at Culpepper Funeral Home Chapel in Kosciusko. Visitation is 9:30 am until 11:00 am. Burial will follow at North Union Cemetery in West, MS. Pastor Donald Self will officiate.
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Michaeal James Esters 1956-2026
Michael James Esters, 69 of Kansas City, MO, peacefully transitioned to be with the Lord on May 21, 2026, at Westwood Health and Rehabilitation in Springdale, Arkansas while holding the hand of his brother.
Born on August 24, 1956, in Dumas, Arkansas, Micheal was the son of the late Betty Croom-Wilson and Harvey Esters.
Michael’s laugh, love and life will be remembered and remain in the hearts of all who knew him.
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Patty Louise Hogue 1939-2026
Patty Louise Hogue Gill, known to all as Pat, passed away peacefully at home in Jackson, Mississippi, on April 23, 2026, at the age of 86.
Pat was born on July 23, 1939, in Dumas, Arkansas. She grew up with the values of hard work and kindness that would be with her throughout her life.
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Patricia Vandenberg 1947-2026
Patricia Vandenberg
Patricia (Patty) Ann Vandenberg, 79, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and sister, passed away May 19, 2026, with her daughters at her side, after battling heart failure.
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, The DMH Auxiliary presented the Hospital with a $10,000 donation to support the purchase and installation of new signage for the hospital campus. (Submitted Photos)
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DUMAS, Ark. — Delta Memorial Hospital is proud to announce a generous $10,000 donation from the Delta Memorial Auxiliary to support the purchase and installation of new signage for the hospital campus.
The donation reflects the Auxiliary’s continued dedication to supporting Delta Memorial Hospital and enhancing the experience of patients, visitors, and staff throughout the facility. The updated signage will improve visibility, navigation, and accessibility across the hospital campus while creating a more welcoming environment for the community.
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, The DMH Auxiliary presented the Hospital with a $10,000 donation to support the purchase and installation of new signage for the hospital campus. (Submitted Photos)
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DUMAS, Ark. — Delta Memorial Hospital is proud to announce a generous $10,000 donation from the Delta Memorial Auxiliary to support the purchase and installation of new signage for the hospital campus.
The donation reflects the Auxiliary’s continued dedication to supporting Delta Memorial Hospital and enhancing the experience of patients, visitors, and staff throughout the facility. The updated signage will improve visibility, navigation, and accessibility across the hospital campus while creating a more welcoming environment for the community.
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, The DMH Auxiliary presented the Hospital with a $10,000 donation to support the purchase and installation of new signage for the hospital campus. (Submitted Photos)
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DUMAS, Ark. — Delta Memorial Hospital is proud to announce a generous $10,000 donation from the Delta Memorial Auxiliary to support the purchase and installation of new signage for the hospital campus.
The donation reflects the Auxiliary’s continued dedication to supporting Delta Memorial Hospital and enhancing the experience of patients, visitors, and staff throughout the facility. The updated signage will improve visibility, navigation, and accessibility across the hospital campus while creating a more welcoming environment for the community.
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Holy Temple Church of God in Christ to hold Pastor and Wife Appreciation Anniversary
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Holy Temple Church of God in Christ to hold Pastor and Wife Appreciation Anniversary
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Holy Temple Church of God in Christ to hold Pastor and Wife Appreciation Anniversary
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MDOT announces Star-Spangled Sign Contest to celebrate America 250
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Dumas native Dr. Thomas Lewellen received the Standard of Excellence Award from NYIT College of Osteopathic Medicine at Arkansas State University. Presenting the award are NYITCOM at A-State dean Dr. Shane Speights (left) and Dr. Amanda Deel, a New Edinberg native who is the associate dean at NYITCOM at A-State.
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Dumas native Dr. Thomas Lewellen received the Standard of Excellence Award from NYIT College of Osteopathic Medicine at Arkansas State University. Presenting the award are NYITCOM at A-State dean Dr. Shane Speights (left) and Dr. Amanda Deel, a New Edinberg native who is the associate dean at NYITCOM at A-State.
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Dumas native Dr. Thomas Lewellen received the Standard of Excellence Award from NYIT College of Osteopathic Medicine at Arkansas State University. Presenting the award are NYITCOM at A-State dean Dr. Shane Speights (left) and Dr. Amanda Deel, a New Edinberg native who is the associate dean at NYITCOM at A-State.
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Charleston High School 2026 honor graduates Nakiya Cashaw, left, and Lemar Frost were awarded $500 each as recipients of the Norman Jean Bradford Scholarship.
The annual Norma Jean Bradford Scholarship, in the amount of $500, was awarded to a pair of Charleston High School Class of 2026 graduating seniors.
Both Nakiya Cashaw and Lemar Frost graduated with honors during recent CHS commencement exercises.
“They both had impressive GPAs and wrote excellent essays on continuing their education,” said Bradford. “I really enjoyed reading them.”
Cashaw will be attending Jackson State University and Frost, Mississippi Valley State University.
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Charleston High School 2026 honor graduates Nakiya Cashaw, left, and Lemar Frost were awarded $500 each as recipients of the Norman Jean Bradford Scholarship.
The annual Norma Jean Bradford Scholarship, in the amount of $500, was awarded to a pair of Charleston High School Class of 2026 graduating seniors.
Both Nakiya Cashaw and Lemar Frost graduated with honors during recent CHS commencement exercises.
“They both had impressive GPAs and wrote excellent essays on continuing their education,” said Bradford. “I really enjoyed reading them.”
Cashaw will be attending Jackson State University and Frost, Mississippi Valley State University.
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Charleston High School 2026 honor graduates Nakiya Cashaw, left, and Lemar Frost were awarded $500 each as recipients of the Norman Jean Bradford Scholarship.
The annual Norma Jean Bradford Scholarship, in the amount of $500, was awarded to a pair of Charleston High School Class of 2026 graduating seniors.
Both Nakiya Cashaw and Lemar Frost graduated with honors during recent CHS commencement exercises.
“They both had impressive GPAs and wrote excellent essays on continuing their education,” said Bradford. “I really enjoyed reading them.”
Cashaw will be attending Jackson State University and Frost, Mississippi Valley State University.
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West Tallahatchie High School 2026 salutatorian Reanna Lakes was awarded the West Tallahatchie High School Alumni Class of 1973 Scholarship. (Photo Copyright 2026, Trent Calvin Photography)
The West Tallahatchie High School Alumni Class of 1973 has announced Reanna Lakes as the 2026 recipient of their annual West Tallahatchie High School, Class of 1973, Dr. Jessie L. McMullen Memorial Scholarship.
Lakes, a 2026 graduate of WTHS in Webb, was salutatorian of her class and graduated with a cumulative GPA of 3.72.
She is the daughter of Carlos and Reshondra Lakes of Clarksdale.
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West Tallahatchie High School 2026 salutatorian Reanna Lakes was awarded the West Tallahatchie High School Alumni Class of 1973 Scholarship. (Photo Copyright 2026, Trent Calvin Photography)
The West Tallahatchie High School Alumni Class of 1973 has announced Reanna Lakes as the 2026 recipient of their annual West Tallahatchie High School, Class of 1973, Dr. Jessie L. McMullen Memorial Scholarship.
Lakes, a 2026 graduate of WTHS in Webb, was salutatorian of her class and graduated with a cumulative GPA of 3.72.
She is the daughter of Carlos and Reshondra Lakes of Clarksdale.
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