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BEST OF SHOW AT THE FAIR IS A POSSIBILITY - Vickie Padgett poses with her cross stitch art which won her a Best of Show ribbon at the Cleveland County Fair in 2024. Fair President Roy Phillips and Fair Manager John Appleget explain the entry process, judging system and how points equate to ribbons and monetary prizes in this week's episode of the Free Range Conversations podcast. This year's fair is set for Sept. 16-20.

MIDNIGHT SOUTH ON MUSIC & BBQ - Arkansas-based country band Midnight South will perform at the Rison BBQ Cook-Off Saturday, Sept. 6. Pictured are members J.L. Jones, Matt Sammons, Billy Lowe and Darin Davis. Jones and Sammons joined a call for the latest episode of the Free Range Conversations podcast to talk about the event, their history, and barbecue favorites. (Photo Courtesy of Midnight South)

HAUNTED COURTROOM - Paranormal Investigator Larry Flaxman recently explored the 114-year-old Cleveland County Courthouse in an paranormal investigation. He details his findings in the latest episode of the Free Range Conversations podcast. Flaxman said he experienced a first in his 30-plus year career, where a ghost box device recorded distinct footsteps inside the courtroom. Cleveland County Judge Jimmy Cummings and Clerk Brandy Herring participated in the podcast episode.

Cleveland County Cyclopaths: Bruce Grubb, Les Walz, Alicia Woody and Travis Bell

New Life for an Old Service Station

EVERYDAY JOB - Mark Pitchford, president of the Rison Paws for a Cause animal rescue, works at the kennels on Well Road in Rison every day ensuring the dogs in the organization's care are fed, watered and staying in a clean space. Rison Paws for a Cause is seeking volunteers to help with tasks such as walking dogs, cleaning kennels and more.

Bringing the Farm Stop Model to Rison

Rison Shine Community Meeting

Sunny Sweeney