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WILSON CELEBRATES WIN - Angel Jacobs of Rison (left) snaps a photo of Harrell Wilson (fourth from the left against the wall) with his wife, children and grandchildren after he won Tuesday’s State Senate District 1 special primary election. He now faces Eudora Mayor Tomeka Butler, the uncontested Democratic nominee, in a special election on Nov. 3.

WILSON CELEBRATES WIN - Angel Jacobs of Rison (left) snaps a photo of Harrell Wilson (fourth from the left against the wall) with his wife, children and grandchildren after he won Tuesday’s State Senate District 1 special primary election. He now faces Eudora Mayor Tomeka Butler, the uncontested Democratic nominee, in a special election on Nov. 3.

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Wilson Dominates in District 1 Election

Wednesday, August 19, 2026

RISON - Harrell Wilson of the Staves community scored a convincing victory in Tuesday’s special primary election over Laura “Missy” Wardlaw of Hermitage to earn the Republican nomination to replace Ben Gilmore of Crossett for the State Senate District 1 seat.

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Pictured left to right are Lucy Leopard, Wesleigh Leopard, Lauren Threlkeld, Harleigh Threlkeld and Brooksie Leopard. (Submitted by Sassy and Papa Les)

Pictured left to right are Lucy Leopard, Wesleigh Leopard, Lauren Threlkeld, Harleigh Threlkeld and Brooksie Leopard. (Submitted by Sassy and Papa Les)

Local Triathletes Soar at Broken Sword Event

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Wednesday, August 19, 2026
CLARKSVILLE - Lauren Threlkeld finished first in her age group of 30-39 at the Clarksville Broken...
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FUN AND FITNESS - Local healthcare provider Lauren Threlkeld (second from right) recently launched the Saturday Movement Club in Rison. The movement club serves as a way to prepare for the Fall into Fitness event that will be part of the Oct. 10 Rison in the Fall Festival.

FUN AND FITNESS - Local healthcare provider Lauren Threlkeld (second from right) recently launched the Saturday Movement Club in Rison. The movement club serves as a way to prepare for the Fall into Fitness event that will be part of the Oct. 10 Rison in the Fall Festival.

Threlkeld Creates Saturday Movement Club in Advance Of Absolute Health Opening

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Wednesday, August 5, 2026
RISON - For many living in small-town rural Arkansas, finding safe, approachable, and truly...
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Photo Courtesy UADA

Photo Courtesy UADA

Tips for Fall Gardening

David West
Wednesday, August 19, 2026
The oppressive heat of July and August may have scorched the idea of gardening right out of your...
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David Stover

David Stover

David Stover

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Thursday, August 20, 2026
David Lynn Stover, 73, of Woodlawn, was a faithful Christian who loved his family and loved serving...
Jim Ed Attwood

Jim Ed Attwood

Jim Ed Attwood

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Monday, August 17, 2026
James Edward Attwood, also known as Jed or Jim Ed or to the most special ones as Pop, 92 of Rison...
Homer Wilson

Homer Wilson

Homer Wilson

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Friday, August 14, 2026
Homer Joseph Wilson, August 12, 1945 – August 11, 2026 Homer passed away at home in Rowell,...
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