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Chief Jimmy "Bo" Hudson with wife, Angie

Chief Jimmy "Bo" Hudson with wife, Angie

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Hudson Recognized for Bravery

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Wednesday, April 30, 2025
RISON - Chief Deputy Jimmy “Bo” Hudson of Rison, a member of the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office, was awarded the Bravery Award last week for acts of heroism and courage in the line of duty.

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Lady ‘Cats Fall to Dewitt, Beat Quitman

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Wednesday, April 30, 2025
DEWITT - The DeWitt Lady Dragons wrapped up the 8-3A conference championship Tuesday by getting past the Rison Lady Wildcats, 6-3, in a league game Tuesday at DeWitt.The loss dropped Rison to 7-8 overall and 4-3 in league play.

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Wedding Shower May 18 for Rice

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Wednesday, April 30, 2025
RISON - There will be a wedding shower for Sydney Palazzi Rice, bride of Dylan Rice Sunday,May 18 at 2 p.m. in the fellowship hall of Rison Baptist Church. They are registered at Rison Pharmacy, The Jewelry Box, Amazon and Walmart.
WHS Spanish Students, pictured left to right: Seth Parker, Taylor Beatty, Aubrie Allred, Brinley Allred, Emma-Lee Wooden, Aaron Byrne, Tucker Hoyt and McKenzie Huggins

WHS Spanish Students, pictured left to right: Seth Parker, Taylor Beatty, Aubrie Allred, Brinley Allred, Emma-Lee Wooden, Aaron Byrne, Tucker Hoyt and McKenzie Huggins

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Woodlawn Spanish Students Attend Language Tour at Harding

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Wednesday, April 30, 2025
Submitted by Dee HyattOn Friday, April 18, Woodlawn Spanish students traveled to Harding University. Upon arrival, they were met by Thando Mothangu, a Harding alumni from Johannesburg, South Africa, Mr.

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Dedication Date ‘In Near Future’ For Kingsland Post Office

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Wednesday, April 30, 2025
RISON - The organizer of an effort to name the Kingsland Post Office after country music legend and Kingsland native Johnny Cash said he expects there will be an announcement “in the near future” about a dedication ceremony for the renaming.

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Food Pantry May 17 at Macedonia MBC

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Wednesday, April 30, 2025
RISON - Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church, located at 7370 Hwy. 35 South, will open its Food Pantry Saturday, May 17 from 9 to 10:30 a.m. The church holds its food pantry the third Saturday of each month.

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USDA Commodities To Be Distributed May 10 at Kingsland

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Wednesday, April 30, 2025
KINGSLAND - The Open Door Community Pantry located at 650 Hwy. 97 in Kingsland will be handing out USDA commodities from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, May 10.Open Door Pantry usually distributes commodities on the second Saturday of each month.

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New Home EHC Will Meet May 12

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Wednesday, April 30, 2025
The New Home Extension Homemakers  are holding their regular scheduled monthly meeting on the second Monday of the month, May 12, at New Home Missionary Baptist Church, 14060 Hwy. 54.

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County Democrats To Meet April 26

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Wednesday, April 23, 2025
RISON - The Cleveland County Democratic Party will meet at noon Saturday, April 26, at the Hall-Morgan Veterans Building a 404 Sycamore Street in Rison. All interested persons are invited to attend.

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Kingsland Council Meeting Thursday

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Wednesday, April 23, 2025
KINGSLAND - Kingsland City Council will hold its monthly meeting Thursday, April 24 at 6 p.m. at Kingsland City Hall, Mayor Karen Wiscaver has announced.