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Trey Villines of the Huntsville Farm Credit branch office distributes a patronage check to a customer.

Farm Credit of Western Arkansas to Distribute $12 Million in Patronage Cash to Members

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Wednesday, February 19, 2025

Farm Credit of Western Arkansas is proud to announce a record-breaking $12 million Patronage Cash distribution to its member-owners across 41 counties in western Arkansas.

New Edinburg All-School Reunion April 26 at Community Center

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Wednesday, February 19, 2025

NEW EDINBURG - Re-New-ing Edinburg will once again be the sponsor of the New Edinburg All School Reunion on April 26, 2025 which has been held continuously approximately 40 years. This year's reunion will be held from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

WES JANUARY STUDENTS OF THE MONTH - These Woodlawn Elementary students were nominated by their homeroom teachers for exhibiting good behavior and kindness throughout the month of January. Pictured left to right are: Grant Rushing (3rd Grade), Dalezya Pineda (1st Grade), Davis Huitt (5th Grade), Grace McDaniel (2nd Grade), Wyatt Parker (6th Grade), Hadley Smith (4th Grade). Not Pictured: Hudson Lavender (Kindergarten).

Woodlawn Elementary Students of the Month: January 2025

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Wednesday, February 19, 2025

County Bike Ride Looks to Add Gravel Route to 2025 Event

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Wednesday, February 19, 2025

RISON - The Cruisin' Cleveland County Bike Ride will return Saturday, June 14, for its third annual event, organizers Charles Roberts and Darren Austin have announced.

School Cell Phone Bill Sent To Governor

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Wednesday, February 19, 2025

RISON - Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders is expected to sign legislation that will ban the use of cell phones at school with the beginning of the 2025-26 school year after the so-called "Bell to Bell, No Cell Act" was approved by the state senate on Tuesday.

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Arkansas Homesteading Conference Returning to Fairgrounds on March 31

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Wednesday, February 19, 2025

RISON - The Arkansas Homesteading Conference will be returning to the Cleveland County Fairgrounds on Saturday, March 29, organizer Britt Talent has announced.

King Can Now Sign Off on CCSD Transfers

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Wednesday, February 12, 2025

RISON - Superintendent Davy King can now sign off on School Choice transfers without having to call a special school board after the Cleveland County School Board approved a resolution Monday night giving him that authority.

Homestead Event Set For March 29

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Wednesday, February 12, 2025

RISON - The Arkansas Homesteading Conference will be returning to the Cleveland County Fairgrounds in Rison on Saturday, March 29, announced organizer Britt Talent.

County Democrats Meeting Saturday for Officer Election

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Wednesday, February 12, 2025

RISON - The Democratic Party of Cleveland County will hold its officer elections Saturday, Feb. 15 at 12 p.m. at the Hall-Morgan building.

Ronald and Martha Thompson

Ronald, Martha Thompson Celebrate 69th Anniversary

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Wednesday, February 12, 2025

Ronald and Martha Vaughn Brewer Thompson married Feb. 18, 1956 at her parents home in the “Y” community by Bro. Billy Joe Evans of Bethel No. 1 Missionary Baptist Church.The couple celebrates their 69th anniversary this week.