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Local Students Earn Degrees from UA-Monticello

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Wednesday, March 11, 2026
MONTICELLO — The University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM) presented 392 awards to 368 fall 2025 graduates, according to information released by the UAM Registrar’s Office.

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Extension Service Offering Bangs Vaccinations April 6

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Wednesday, March 11, 2026
RISON - Any person that has heifer cattle ages 4 to 12 months and would like to have them Bangs vaccinated, please call the Cleveland County Extension Office at 870-325-6321.  Please provide the number of heifers to be vaccinated as well as directions to your farm.
Cruisin’ Cleveland County Bike Ride, Car Show Set for June 6

Cruisin’ Cleveland County Bike Ride, Car Show Set for June 6

Cruisin’ Cleveland County Bike Ride, Car Show Set for June 6

News Staff
Monday, March 9, 2026
RISON - The fourth annual Cruisin’ Cleveland County Bike Ride is set for Saturday, June 6 at the Pioneer Village at Rison.The ride includes various routes at 21, 29, 44 and 65 mile lengths, plus a revamped 30-mile gravel route.The ride begins at 7 a.m. at the Pioneer Village at Rison, 200 Yaney...

School Lunches for March 9-13

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Friday, March 6, 2026
Rison Elementary and High SchoolMenus unavailable at the time of publication.Woodlawn ElementaryMonday - BBQ pulled pork sandwich, baby carrots, baked beans, fresh fruit variety.Tuesday - Chicken strips, mashed potatoes, broccoli and cauliflower, fresh fruit variety, roll.Wednesday - Vegetable soup...
Toys for Tots Literacy Program Begins Spring Book Drive

Toys for Tots Literacy Program Begins Spring Book Drive

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Toys for Tots Literacy Program Begins Spring Book Drive

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Wednesday, March 4, 2026
The United States Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Literacy Program covering Cleveland, Dallas, Jefferson, and Lincoln Counties will be holding a book drive in March and April.
KHS Class of 1961

KHS Class of 1961

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Kingsland Class of 1961 Reunites

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Wednesday, March 4, 2026
KINGSLAND - Seven of the 11 living members of the Kingsland High School Class of 1961 attended the Kingsland All-School Reunion held this past Saturday at the Kingsland School auditorium.
Ashley Thompson

Ashley Thompson

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Thompson Speaks at Master Gardeners Meeting

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Wednesday, March 4, 2026
RISON - Ashley Thompson owner of Sweet T Farms was a guest speaker at the County Cultivators Master Gardener meeting. She shared raising loofas and harvesting the seeds. She also demonstrated how to make a seed pot starter out of newspaper.
Woodlawn 4-H 🍀 Students Learn Composting

Woodlawn 4-H 🍀 Students Learn Composting

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Woodlawn 4-H 🍀 Students Learn Composting

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Wednesday, March 4, 2026
WOODLAWN - 6th Grade students at Woodlawn Elementary learned about composting with a 4-H lesson from Cleveland County Extension Agents Austin Compton and David West. “Thank you to our County Cultivators for helping us revive the Woodlawn Garden,” said Compton.
WES January Students of the Month - These students were nominated by their homeroom teachers for exhibiting good behavior and kindness throughout the month! Left to Right: Kennedy Massanelli (1st), Karli Seward (4th), Rylie Spakes (K), Tallon Nixon (5th), Ethan Scharf (2nd), Allie Cruce (6th), Norah Parkerson (3rd).

WES January Students of the Month - These students were nominated by their homeroom teachers for exhibiting good behavior and kindness throughout the month! Left to Right: Kennedy Massanelli (1st), Karli Seward (4th), Rylie Spakes (K), Tallon Nixon (5th), Ethan Scharf (2nd), Allie Cruce (6th), Norah Parkerson (3rd).

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Woodlawn Art Students of the Month

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Wednesday, March 4, 2026