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CCSB To Consider Construction Manager Prospects on Monday

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Wednesday, March 11, 2026
RISON - The Cleveland County School Board is expected to decide on a construction manager to oversee the building of a new gym at the Rison campus in a special meeting this Monday.The board decided during its regular monthly meeting this week to meet at 6 p.m.

Rison To Conduct Its Own LMI Survey

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Wednesday, March 11, 2026
RISON - Mayor Charles Roberts informed the Rison City Council last week that the latest census has the city’s population with less than 50 percent low-to-moderate income (LMI) residents, which in turn makes it difficult for the City of Rison to qualify for a grants to fund a new fire truck and...

Walker Previews LEARNS Act Changes to CCSB

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Wednesday, March 11, 2026
RISON - Rison High School Principal Letitia Walker gave the Cleveland County School Board a preview of some of the changes the school will be making to bring it in compliance with new guidelines that will be implemented under the state’s LEARNS Act.

School Lunches for March 16-20, 2026

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Wednesday, March 11, 2026
Rison ElementaryMonday - Create: Turkey hot dog. Classics: Cheeseburger, fries. Sides: Curly fries, seasoned peas and carrots. Fresh whole fruit.Tuesday - Create: Chicken and cheese crispito, salsa. Classics: Toasty cheese sandwich, fries. Sides: Seasoned black beans, elotes style corn with chili.
Bottom row, left to right: Jeremiah Walls, Kodi Hickerson, Kyrell Newsom, Dalton Phillips, Lilah Tidwell, Rhynlee Carnes. Top row, left to right: Constance Slaughter, Dillon Reed, Lucy Leopard, Forrest Oliver, Lannie Rhodes, Daniel Thang, Logan Prescott, Brielle Caldwell.

Bottom row, left to right: Jeremiah Walls, Kodi Hickerson, Kyrell Newsom, Dalton Phillips, Lilah Tidwell, Rhynlee Carnes. Top row, left to right: Constance Slaughter, Dillon Reed, Lucy Leopard, Forrest Oliver, Lannie Rhodes, Daniel Thang, Logan Prescott, Brielle Caldwell.

Rison Elementary Artists of the Month: February

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Wednesday, March 11, 2026

First Baptist Church Inviting Brothers Fellowship March 29

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Wednesday, March 11, 2026
RISON - First Baptist Church will host a Sister to Sister Fellowship, “Inviting Brothers," Sunday, March 29 at 2:30 p.m.The church is located at 302 Mockingbird in Rison. Pastor is Terry W. Reams, Sr. Everyone is invited to attend. Refreshments will be served.
4-H🍀 Garden Revived at Woodlawn School 🌱

4-H🍀 Garden Revived at Woodlawn School 🌱

4-H🍀 Garden Revived at Woodlawn School 🌱

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Wednesday, March 11, 2026
WOODLAWN - The Woodlawn 6th Grade 4-H In-School Garden Revival was a success. “Thank you Master Gardeners and County Cultivators for sending us supplies to help,” said Cleveland County Extension Agent Austin Compton.
Woodlawn Superintendent Dr. Kevin Hancock (left) presented outgoing Woodlawn School Board President Shane Dixon with a plaque recognizing his 10 years of service on the school.

Woodlawn Superintendent Dr. Kevin Hancock (left) presented outgoing Woodlawn School Board President Shane Dixon with a plaque recognizing his 10 years of service on the school.

Dixon Recognized for Service

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Wednesday, March 11, 2026
Woodlawn Superintendent Dr. Kevin Hancock (left) presented outgoing Woodlawn School Board President Shane Dixon with a plaque recognizing his 10 years of service on the school. Monday night’s school board meeting was his last as he decided not to seek re-election.

New Edinburg All School Reunion April 18

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Wednesday, March 11, 2026
NEW EDINBURG - Re-New-ing Edinburg will once again sponsor the New Edinburg All School Reunion April 18. This reunion has been held continuously since the mid 80’s and will once again be held at the New Edinburg Community Center from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Estate Planning Workshop Set For April 16 at Rison

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Wednesday, March 11, 2026
RISON - The Cleveland County Extension Homemakers Council will be hosting an educational  workshop on Estate Planning featuring attorney Elaine Kneebone on Thursday, April 16, at the Cleveland County Fairgrounds, 17 Fairgrounds Drive in Rison. Registration begins at 9:30 a.m.