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Rachel M. WIll

Rachel M. WIll

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Rison Pharmacy and UAMS Reach 20 for Cancer Screening

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Wednesday, April 23, 2025
RISON - Rachel M. Will, Outreach Coordinator for the Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute at University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, would like to thank Rison Pharmacy for partnering on the a colorectal cancer testing event held April 17.

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School Lunches for April 28 - May 2

News Staff
Wednesday, April 23, 2025
Rison ElementaryMonday - Pepperoni pizza pasta bake, herb breadstick; crispy chicken patty and waffle sandwich, crinkle fries; fresh whole fruit, tossed salad.Tuesday - Beef nachos, seasoned black beans; classic hamburger, crinkle fries; fresh whole fruit, tossed salad.
WES MARCH STUDENTS OF THE MONTH - These students were nominated by their homeroom teachers for exhibiting good behavior and kindness throughout the month. Left to Right: Bentley Gober (5th), Jake Hill (1st), Jestin Chastain (6th), Huck Long (K), Addison Young (4th), Bryant Botello-Pacheco (2nd), and Cayden Bolen (3rd).

WES MARCH STUDENTS OF THE MONTH - These students were nominated by their homeroom teachers for exhibiting good behavior and kindness throughout the month. Left to Right: Bentley Gober (5th), Jake Hill (1st), Jestin Chastain (6th), Huck Long (K), Addison Young (4th), Bryant Botello-Pacheco (2nd), and Cayden Bolen (3rd).

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Woodlawn Elementary Students of the Month: March

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Wednesday, April 23, 2025
(Photo courtesy of Pioneer Village)

(Photo courtesy of Pioneer Village)

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Correction: Fryar Designs New Pioneer Village Jail

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Wednesday, April 23, 2025
RISON - Billy Bowlin (left) of the Bethel community and John Fryar (right) of the Staves community work on the new jail that made its debut at the Pioneer Crafts Festival this past weekend at the Pioneer Village in Rison.

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County’s Population Estimated Below 7,400

News Staff
Wednesday, April 23, 2025
RISON - Cleveland County's population continues to slowly decline according to the latest projections released by the University of Arkansas at Little Rock's Arkansas Economic Development Institute (AEDI).According to the AEDI data released last month, Cleveland County's population declined by 0.
FRONT PORCH VISITING - Cindy Faulk (right) of C The Difference Boutique in Hot Springs visits with an attendee on the front porch of the McMurtrey House during the Pioneer Crafts Festival held this past Saturday. Faulk, who specializes in herbal tinctures, ointments, lotions and other products, was one of the vendors offering hand-made products at this year's festival.

FRONT PORCH VISITING - Cindy Faulk (right) of C The Difference Boutique in Hot Springs visits with an attendee on the front porch of the McMurtrey House during the Pioneer Crafts Festival held this past Saturday. Faulk, who specializes in herbal tinctures, ointments, lotions and other products, was one of the vendors offering hand-made products at this year's festival.

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Crafts Festival Organizers See Improvement In Reviving Event

News Staff
Wednesday, April 23, 2025
RISON - Organizers of last weekend's Pioneer Crafts Festival at the Pioneer Village in Riosn said they felt they made some progress in their effort to revive what was once one of the largest events of its kind in south Arkansas, but admit there is still work to be done.
Registration Open for June 14 County Bike Ride

Registration Open for June 14 County Bike Ride

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Registration Open for June 14 County Bike Ride

News Staff
Wednesday, April 23, 2025
RISON - Registration for the third annual Cruisin' Cleveland County Bike Ride is open now.This year's event will be held Saturday, June 14 at the Pioneer Village beginning at 7 a.m.Riders will take off on one of five routes with lengths at 21, 29, 44 and 65 miles.