More of this story Sep 1, 2008
com Kickoff Week event announced that Monticello, Dumas, Lonoke, and Vilonia will face each other at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff today. Dumas squares off against Lonoke at 4:30 p.m., followed by Monticello and Vilonia, a battle between 5A state title contenders. (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)
Heber welcomes Razorback Club Aug 29, 2008
We have been to Texarkana, Dumas, Wynne, West Memphis and lots of places in between and as Harold (Horton) said a minute ago, there has been no place that has matched the enthusiasm you put forth tonight. Barrett said the entire state is hungry for Razorback football. (Heber Springs Sun-Times, AR)
Arkansas readies for possible evacuees Aug 29, 2008
The Econo Lodge Inn and Suites in Dumas was fully booked, too. "We're all booked this Saturday and Sunday," said a clerk. (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)
Pilgrim's Pride cuts 600 jobs at Arkansas plant Jul 16, 2008
Mayor Mike Dumas said the plant employs workers from a multi-county area, including some north Louisiana parishes. "We have a diversified economic base," Dumas said ... The company said it would assist workers but Dumas said Tuesday he wasn't particularly optimistic about the workers finding work in the area. (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)
The Problem of Evil Jul 14, 2008
The most revealing comment of the morning's discussion came from Ernie Dumas, who'd joined the old Arkansas Gazette as a political reporter shortly after 1957. He recalled a conversation with Orval Faubus after the old boy had been elected to his third term as governor in 1958, largely as a result of the popularity he'd reaped from his defiant stand against the federal government the year before. (Townhall.com)
Eunice Theresa Cooper Jun 19, 2008
Scott Cecil Kidd, 63, of Dumas, died June 14 ... Arrangements are by Griffin Funeral Home of Dumas. (DeWitt Era-Enterprise, AR)
Gillett prepares for local disaster Jun 12, 2008
Even before a tornado destroyed much of Dumas in February 2007, officials in Gillett were worried about what would happen if such a disaster struck their isolated town. Spurred on by that disaster and the tornado that struck Stuttgart May 10 officials developed a response plan. (DeWitt Era-Enterprise, AR)
New coach sees potential, lot of work ahead for Dragons Jun 5, 2008
Well play in a league with Rison, Dumas and Star City. Well also play in the Sonic Air Raid tournament at Harding [University in Searcy] Saturday and in a tournament at Fountain Lake [High School] in July. (DeWitt Era-Enterprise, AR)
Downtown Network kicks off campaign May 29, 2008
Dumas and Helena have already done this, she said. So its not pie in the sky. (DeWitt Era-Enterprise, AR)
Once-reviled FEMA praised during its time in Arkansas May 26, 2008
In February 2007, tornadoes swept through the southern Arkansas town of Dumas, injuring 27 people and damaging 150 homes. President Bush declined to declare the area a federal disaster area, meaning fewer dollars went toward its recovery. (Searcy Daily Citizen, AR)
Lockwood, Smith to play in College World Series for OBU May 24, 2008
He first played in Dumas, he began playing T-ball in Stuttgart and has been playing ever since. All coaches have been really helpful, and all great. (Stuttgart Daily Leader, AR)
Tornado cleanup making progress May 22, 2008
The cities of White Hall, Dumas and Carlisle, as well as Jefferson, Desha and Prairie counties, all sent dump trucks. Cox also sent all of the Arkansas Countys trucks to help with the clean up. (DeWitt Era-Enterprise, AR)
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Humphrey, England, Keo, Dumas, DeWitt made it to town as soon as the storm hit Saturday night and Jordan said the guys from those departments were at the stations waiting on him ... I want to also to thank Assistant Chief Doug Weatherford of the Dumas Fire Department, Jordan said. (Stuttgart Daily Leader, AR)
Area residents pitch in to help May 15, 2008
McGhee and the Paxtons, who helped in disaster relief efforts in Dumas after the March 2006 tornado, said the relief effort in Stuttgart seemed much better organized than the one a year ago. The mayor and police chief [of Dumas] came and talked to a lot of us [city and county officials from Arkansas County] last year, and I think we all learned from that, McGhee said. (DeWitt Era-Enterprise, AR)
Forecasters inspecting tornado damage in Stuttgart May 12, 2008
Arkansas County Judge Sonny Cox said a nursing home was damaged in the storm, and patients were evacuated to hospitals in Dumas, Marianna, Forrest City and other areas ... Cox said Arkansas County has received help from neighboring areas, including Dumas, which was hit by a tornado in February 2007 ... "It is just amazing. We responded to Dumas and their tornado and they had no one killed either," he said. (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)
Cotton ginners to pay $97,278 in unpaid wages May 9, 2008
B. DeYampert Gin Trust, Kiech-Shauver-Miller Gin Co., Monette Co-op Inc., Dumas Cotton Gin, Winchester Gin Co., McGehee Producers Gin, Henderson Gin, Armorel Planting Co. Gin, R.D. Hughes Gin, Bay Gin ntile Co., and Senter Gin Inc. These companies cooperated with the investigation and have agreed to future FLSA compliance. All back wages will be paid by May 30. (Stuttgart Daily Leader, AR)
Ark. parole board says convict should get clemency May 2, 2008
Thrash currently is serving life without parole at the Tucker Maximum Security Unit for the death of Garland Bruce "Tommy" Gill of Dumas in May 1980 ... Gill's body was found under an abandoned house on June 6, 1980, west of Dumas. (Searcy Daily Citizen, AR)
SRMC, SHS work together to prepare Apr 23, 2008
Jim Branson, director of public safety at Stuttgart Public Schools, Arkansas County Health Unit, the Southeast Arkansas Regional Bio-Terrorism Preparedness Planning Committee members: DeWitt Hospital, Jefferson Regional Medical Center, Ashley County Medical Center in Crossett, Bradley County Medical Center in Warren, Delta Memorial Hospital in Dumas, Drew Memorial Hospital in Monticello, Chicot Memorial Hospital in Lake Village and Desha County Hospital in McGehee. Comments. (Stuttgart Daily Leader, AR)
Senior Baseball Ricebird Reflections: Vaughn plays three major sports in Ricebird career Apr 23, 2008
Another big accomplishment for Vaughn came when he was playing basketball in the Pine Bluff Invitational Tournament and he hit a game winning 3-pointer in the tournament semifinals against Dumas. The Ricebirds won that game by two points. (Stuttgart Daily Leader, AR)
Remembering home Apr 22, 2008
Stovall said during the time he was growing up at the post, there was still a great deal of water traffic with goods, which were shipped elsewhere by land to DeWitt, Stuttgart, Dumas and beyond. Later, the automobile took its place and with the flooding, the town sort of disappeared, Stovall said. (Stuttgart Daily Leader, AR)
TRANSACTIONS Mar 27, 2008
SOUTHEAST MISSOURI Named Troy Dumas linebackers coach. URBANA Named Tom Stafford men s and women s swimming coach. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
New campaign looks to renew Court Square Mar 20, 2008
Several cities in the state, including Helena and Dumas, are members of Main Street Arkansas. Some members of the DeWitt Chamber of Commerce looked into the Main Street program a few years ago, but it was deemed too expensive (the recommended level of funding approached 50,000 per year) to pursue. (DeWitt Era-Enterprise, AR)
Saturday's state HS basketball scores Mar 2, 2008
Semifinal _ Lonoke 38, Dumas 31. CLASS 3A. (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)
Newport-Wynne Game Cancelled Mar 1, 2008
The Newport boys basketball team defeated Clarksville last night 85-56 and will play tonight at 8:30 p.m. against Arkansas Baptist at Dumas. Keep reading the Newport Independent for more sports news. (Newport Daily Independent, AR)
State high school tournament scores Feb 28, 2008
Thursday, February 28, 2008. State News (Arkansas) from the AP. (Searcy Daily Citizen, AR)
Results of Ark. tournaments Feb 28, 2008
Game 8 _ Dumas vs. Game 4 winner. Saturday. (Searcy Daily Citizen, AR)
Gillett School Notes Feb 28, 2008
DeWitt Era-Enterprise: News Column. Feb. 28 Gillett Wolves at Clarendon 4 p.m.. (DeWitt Era-Enterprise, AR)
Support Ricebirds in Class 4A State Tournament; Enjoy the spring sports Feb 27, 2008
The first game of the state tournament is 2:30 p.m. Wednesday at Dumas ... I would like to see the same fan support for the Ricebirds in the state tournament, no matter who they play against at Dumas ... Again the first game of the state tournament for the Ricebirds is at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday at Dumas. (Stuttgart Daily Leader, AR)
Brother charged in stabbing death of Stuttgart pastor Feb 26, 2008
Authorities say Bobby Brasfield was stabbed to death Friday night in Dumas after a reported altercation with his brother, Dennis Brasfield. Bobby Brasfield died on his 56th birthday. (Searcy Daily Citizen, AR)
Game and fish commission considers 2008 hunting dates for Ark. Feb 22, 2008
Under the proposal made at a meeting in Dumas, archery season would run October 1st through February 28th. Deer hunting using modern guns would open November 8th, with end dates varying throughout the state. (KSLA.com, LA)
Arkansas Post Memorial seeks best way to tell its story Feb 21, 2008
Park officials had held a similar meeting in Dumas the day before. We wanted to get a lot of people with different backgrounds and interests in the park, said Arkansas Post National Memorial (APNM) interpretive ranger Karla Sigala. (DeWitt Era-Enterprise, AR)
Spring sports schedules released Feb 20, 2008
Stuttgart Daily Leader - Sports. Wednesday, February 20, 2008. (Stuttgart Daily Leader, AR)
Beebe: FEMA embarrasses itself with toxic trailer problem Feb 19, 2008
Beebe, who criticized FEMA after a tornado struck Dumas about a year ago, has praised the agency's response to the Feb. 5 tornadoes that killed 13 people in Arkansas. Beebe stepped back from that praise Monday. (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)
County Calendar Feb 14, 2008
Rev. Larry Alexander of St. Peter Rock Church in Dumas will be the instructor. Crime Victims support meeting. (Stuttgart Daily Leader, AR)
Residents in Dumas give back to towns damaged by tornadoes Feb 11, 2008
Murphy made his way into the hearts of Dumas residents last February when he was among the first on the scene _ and one of the last to leave _ after a tornado carved a path of destruction through the rural community ... Today the revitalized Dumas landscape and its ball field are a living monument to the generosity and selfless service of fellow Arkansans that descended on the small town and stuck around to see that it got back up on its feet ... Now Dumas wants to repay the favor. (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)
Bufallo Football Announces its 2008 High School Recruiting Class Feb 7, 2008
Wt. Hometown (High School) Michael Bigelow OLB 6-3 192 Waco, Texas (LaVega HS) Blake Bonner OLB 5-10 190 Canyon, Texas (Randell HS) Chris Brown OLB 6-1 195 Amarillo, Texas (Palo Duro HS) Bo Campbell DE 6-3 232 Lubbock, Texas (Coronado HS) Kyler Crenshaw QB 6-2 195 Brenham, Texas (Brenham HS) Quentin Coleman WR 5-9 170 Teague, Texas (Teague HS) Kendrick Cutsinger WR 6-4 230 Austin, Texas (Westlake HS) Servell Dandridge DL 6-3 245 DeSoto, Texas (Duncanville HS) Demetris Daniels DL 6-3 240 Killeen,... (Gobuffsgo.com)
Valley repels Alcorn's rally; DSU suffers GSC road loss Jan 20, 2008
Mark Stewart led the Gold Rush (14-4, 4-2) with 20 points, followed by Shaun Dumas with 13 and Keicchi Okoroha with 10. Kyle LaMonte and Derek Jarvis paced the Crusaders (11-7, 2-4) with 18 points apiece. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Mosquito control fee to increase in 2008 Jan 17, 2008
Loe included in his letter bid specifications used by Dumas, which awarded its mosquito control contract to VDCI. He suggested that in the future [DeWitt] may wish to utilize similar defined specifications in order to reduce its mosquito control costs. The motion to accept the Clarke bid passed 4-1, with Fox dissenting. (DeWitt Era-Enterprise, AR)
City recognized for volunteerism Jan 17, 2008
The Piggott Times Online : News. Thursday, January 17, 2008. (The Piggott Times, AR)
Community award three state tourneys Jan 12, 2008
Class 4A will travel to Dumas for their tournament and Class 3A will meet at Cave City. Other state tournament bids include: Class 7A - Conway; 6A - Little Rock Hall; and 2A -Jessieville. (Buffalo Reflex, MO)
Some Barbour GOP colleagues ignore 'no-new-taxes' concept Jan 11, 2008
Veteran Arkansas political reporter Ernie Dumas calculated that Huckabee raised taxes a net of $505 million, an amount higher than tax increases under Bill Clinton's 12 years as governor. What made Huckabee's overall tax record look better, according to Dumas, was a $91 million income tax cut in 1997 for which Huckabee takes credit, but actually was proposed by his predecessor, Gov. Jim Guy Tucker and 88 Democratic lawmakers ... Dumas adds that most of 90 other tax cuts for which Huckabee... (The Clarion-Ledger)
Piggott, 2007 Arkansas volunteer community of the year Jan 10, 2008
Twelve communities across the state were chosen to receive recognition for their volunteer efforts including Piggott, Caraway, Clarkridge, Dumas, El Dorado, Fort Smith, Heber Springs, Maumelle, Mt. Home, North Little Rock, Texarkana and Van Buren. Of the twelve communities all but Caraway have been honored previously for volunteerism. (The Piggott Times, AR)
State, regional tourney bids released Jan 9, 2008
The 4A state tournament will find its way to Dumas or Pine Bluff Dollarway. The games were awarded to Dumas last season, but a tornado the weekend before the state tournament was to began moved the games to Bald Knob. (Buffalo Reflex, MO)
Caucus numbers: Huckabee won by surprisingly large margins in most populous counties Jan 5, 2008
"Momentum beat organization," said Brian Dumas, a GOP strategist from Davenport. Huckabee relied on pre-existing networks of evangelical Christian. (Ames Daily Tribune, IA)
More of this story Dec 29, 2007
ARKANSAS CITY Four motions were heard Wednesday by 10th Judicial District Judge Sam Pope in the capital murder and kidnapping case against Kenneth Osburn of Dumas ... Casey Crowder s body was discovered south of Dumas on Sept. 2, 2006, six days after her abandoned car was found on U.S. 65. (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)
2007: DeWitt’s year that was Dec 27, 2007
An RV park and a storage shed south of Tichnor are damaged by the tornadoes that destroy much of Dumas business district ... In light of the Dumas tornadoes, the Arkanas County Intergovernmental Council discusses its countywide disaster plans ... Many citzens of Arkansas County travel to Dumas to help with the cleanup efforts. (DeWitt Era-Enterprise, AR)
Former Greenvillian introduces Hogwash Sauce Dec 20, 2007
A 49-year resident of Greenville, Wilson worked as the director of mental health in Lake Village, McGehee and Dumas, Ark. In 2002, Wilson and his family moved to the Jackson area, where Wilson now works in the department of psychiatry at University Medical Center. (Greenville Delta Democrat Times, MS)
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St. Columbia said that at last week's meeting in Dumas the map was unveiled ... The Initiative works primarily with five Main Street programs - Blytheville, Osceola, West Memphis, Helena and Dumas-located on the Arkansas Great River Road. (Helena Daily World, AR)
Petrus strengthens DeWitt connection Dec 6, 2007
General Motors is consolidating many small dealerships, he explained and has closed several small dealers in southeast Arkansas including Dumas and Brink-ley. In the process, Petrus will no longer carry Chevrolet, which was the main line carried by the DeWitt dealership. (DeWitt Era-Enterprise, AR)
ARK EDITORIAL: Huckabee Raised Arkansas Taxes More Than Bill Clinton! Dec 2, 2007
Ernie Dumas writes: Mike Huckabee raised more taxes in 10 years in office than Bill Clinton did in his 12 years. Clinton tax increases. (The Drudge Report)
Five to Watch: Title Time Nov 22, 2007
Warren had a close call against Dumas, but has won most of its games rather handily ... Dumas (10-1-1) at CAC (9-1-1)This could be a great game in the Class 4-A playoffs. (Arkansas Sports -- Rivals.com)
New champion imminent in 7A Nov 7, 2007
Dumas 34, Prairie Grove 16. Farmington 30, Heber Springs 18. (Searcy Daily Citizen, AR)
Arkansas high school playoff brackets Nov 5, 2007
Prairie Grove at Dumas. Hamburg at Osceola. (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)
Ark. high school football schedule Oct 30, 2007
Pine Bluff Commercial Online Edition. high school football schedule. (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)
Halloween fans have places to go Oct 25, 2007
The Dumas First United Methodist Youth are sponsoring a Hall of Horror at the Walter Hall American Legion Building in Memorial Park on South Main Street in Dumas ... All proceeds will benefit the Dumas United Methodist Youth program ... A canned-food drive will be held that evening and all are asked to bring a canned food item for the Dumas Food Pantry. (Stuttgart Daily Leader, AR)
DeWitt Police Report Oct 25, 2007
When the woman went over to speak with the suspect, the suspect started asking why some guy in Dumas, whom the suspect is dating, had the woman s phone number in his phone. The woman told the suspect she didn t know, to ask the man in Dumas. (DeWitt Era-Enterprise, AR)
Johnson rushes for 270 to lead Texarkana Oct 24, 2007
Kendall Council and Rajae Beard, Dumas. Council ran for 178 yards and two touchdowns and threw for a TD, and Beard ran for 156 yards and scored three TDs in a 48-21 win over Fordyce. (Buffalo Reflex, MO)
Stuttgart ranked 5th in conference Oct 24, 2007
McGehee at DUMAS (17): Dumas QB Kendall Council and running back Rajae Beard each rushed for more than 150 yard last week ... Fordyce QB Clint Fawcett threw a pair of TD passes in last week's 48-21 loss to Dumas. (Stuttgart Daily Leader, AR)
List of 325 Ark. schools short of achievement requirements Oct 21, 2007
Shreveport weather stormtracker KSLA News 12 ArkLaTex Ark-La-Tex Doppler Texarkana Bossier MarshallList of 325 Ark. schools short of achievement requirements. (KSLA.com, LA)
City loses last new car dealer Oct 18, 2007
Earlier this year, Farmer-Blagg Motors in Dumas also closed. DeWitt has had new car dealerships since at least 1917. (DeWitt Era-Enterprise, AR)
10-Year-Old Boy Faces Charges After Bus Chase Oct 15, 2007
Oct 13, 2007 10:08 am US/Mountain. A 10-year-old Arkansas boy is facing charges of breaking and entering, theft and reckless driving. (CBS 4, CO)
10-year-old boy faces charges after school bus chase Oct 14, 2007
DUMAS, AR -- A 10-year-old Arkansas boy is facing charges of breaking and entering, theft and reckless driving. He's accused of leading police on a 45-mile chase after stealing a school bus. (WWLTV.com, LA)
Police: Child takes bus, leads chase Oct 9, 2007
Call: (800) 877-3400. -- The Associated Press. (Fresno Bee -- Lifestyle)
Boy takes bus, leads cops on chase Oct 8, 2007
Police: Child Takes Bus, Leads Chase. A 10-year-old boy took a school bus and led police on a chase along a rural highway, according to police. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
10-year-old Ark. boy takes bus, leads officers on chase along Ark. highway Oct 8, 2007
boy takes bus, leads officers on chase along Ark. highway - FOX23 News - Coverage & Convenience. (FOX23 News, NY)
