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Allen and Beth Rippy of AB Cattle - 2026 Cleveland County Farm Family of the Year

Allen and Beth Rippy of AB Cattle - 2026 Cleveland County Farm Family of the Year

Rippys’ Cattle Hobby Becomes Full-Fledged Breeding Operation

Wednesday, September 30, 2026

CALMER - What started out as a hobby has almost turned into a calling for the 2026 Cleveland County Farm Family of the Year, John “Allen” and Beth Rippy of AB Cattle in the Calmer community.The Rippys have made it their goal to develop a breed of cattle that will thrive in southern heat and...

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Pictured left to right are David Clark, U.S. Navy; Bobby Joe Johnson, U.S. Army; James Smith, U.S. Army; Leon Shannon, U.S. Navy; Jerry O’Neal, U.S. Army; Joseph O’Neal, U.S. Army; Greg Rowland, U.S. Navy; and Rikki Rowland, U.S. Navy.

Pictured left to right are David Clark, U.S. Navy; Bobby Joe Johnson, U.S. Army; James Smith, U.S. Army; Leon Shannon, U.S. Navy; Jerry O’Neal, U.S. Army; Joseph O’Neal, U.S. Army; Greg Rowland, U.S. Navy; and Rikki Rowland, U.S. Navy.

Quilts of Valor Presented to County Veterans

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Friday, October 2, 2026
The Quilts of Valor Never Forgotten in Arkansas organization lead by Group Leader Karen Mitchell,...
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Michael Crane

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Wednesday, September 30, 2026
Michael Buford Crane, 83, of Texarkana, Arkansas, passed away Sept. 28, 2026.

Larry Patrick

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Larry Eugene Patrick, 81, passed away June 10, 2026 in his home.He was born October 8, 1944 in...
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Some people walk through life leaving footprints; Billie Johnson of Fordyce walked through life...
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