Frank Vickers, 95, of Dumas
DUMAS — Frank “Frank” Vickers, 95, of Dumas, died Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2026, at his home with family, according to Griffin Funeral Home’s public listing. Complete service information is available…
UAM sets Oct. 2 ribbon-cutting for Arkansas Forest Health Research Center
MONTICELLO — UAM scheduled a public ribbon-cutting at 2 p.m. Friday, Oct. 2, 2026, for the Arkansas Forest Health Research Center at 132 Science Center Drive, the university announced Sept.…
Dumas PD lists public email for tips, records — SEARK blotter partner target
DUMAS — The Dumas Police Department publishes a public contact channel at info@dumaspolice.com and non-emergency phone 870-382-5511 (149 E. Waterman St.), according to the department website — the clearest verified…
Wanda Sue Williams, 82, of Dumas
DUMAS — Wanda Sue Williams, 82, of Dumas, died Aug. 30, 2026, at home with loved ones, Griffin Funeral Home reported. See Griffin’s online obituary for visitation, service times and…
Future I-69 east of Monticello now eyed for mid-2027 finish
MONTICELLO — An 8.25-mile future Interstate 69 section between Highway 278 and Highway 293 east of Monticello is now projected for mid-2027 completion, several months later than a prior late-2026…
Union County wildfire tops 2,100 acres; Crossett-area fire contained
EL DORADO / CROSSETT — A Union County wildfire near El Dorado burned more than 2,100 acres and was described as mostly contained Friday, Aug. 21, 2026, while a roughly…
ARDOT slips Hwy 82 Hamburg–Lake Village and next I-69 section into 2030s
SE ARKANSAS — ARDOT’s State Fiscal Year 2026 fourth-quarter report to the Highway Commission Review and Advisory Subcommittee pushed multiple Southeast Arkansas projects into 2030–2031, including a string of Highway…