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County Passes Encroachment Law for Roads

News Staff
Wednesday, September 11, 2024
RISON - Anyone placing anything along a county-maintained road that obstructs the flow of traffic along that road can now face fines of up to $1,000 after the Cleveland County Quorum Court approved a new ordinance during its regular monthly meeting Monday night.

CCSD Will Present Report to the Public Monday at RES

News Staff
Wednesday, September 11, 2024
RISON - The Cleveland County School District will have its annual Report to the Public beginning at 6 p.m. Monday, Sept. 16, in the Rison Elementary Auditorium.The report includes a review of last year's school year and academic achievements.
Big Boy Locomotive Will Stop In Kingsland Monday

Big Boy Locomotive Will Stop In Kingsland Monday

Big Boy Locomotive Will Stop In Kingsland Monday

News Staff
Wednesday, September 11, 2024
RISON - Union Pacific's Big Boy No. 4014, the world's largest operating steam locomotive, is scheduled to make a "whistle stop" at the Maple Street railroad crossing in Kingsland at 11:45 a.m. Monday, Sept. 16.

State To Consider Woodlawn Projects

News Staff
Wednesday, September 11, 2024
WOODLAWN - A new career education building and an expansion to the school cafeteria for the Woodlawn School District have been approved into the state's partnership funding program, but state assistance for those projects is still to be determined.Superintendent Dr.
CHECK-IN DAY AT THE CLEVELAND COUNTY FAIR - Superintendents Kathy Waldrop, Marty Bowlin and Patricia McClellan (pictured on the right) are busy Tuesday afternoon checking in plants that will be among the being judged during the 2024 Cleveland County Fair that week at the fairgrounds in Rison. Cleveland County Fair Board President Roy Phillips said they expect to have more than 100 entries in this year's fair after livestock and baked goods are checked in today.

CHECK-IN DAY AT THE CLEVELAND COUNTY FAIR - Superintendents Kathy Waldrop, Marty Bowlin and Patricia McClellan (pictured on the right) are busy Tuesday afternoon checking in plants that will be among the being judged during the 2024 Cleveland County Fair that week at the fairgrounds in Rison. Cleveland County Fair Board President Roy Phillips said they expect to have more than 100 entries in this year's fair after livestock and baked goods are checked in today.

Live Entertainment, Games Scheduled for County Fair

News Staff
Wednesday, September 11, 2024
RISON - The annual Cleveland County Fair is underway this week at the fairgrounds in Rison with live performances, bingo and other games beginning Thursday, Sept. 12, before leading up to the Rison Barbeque Cook Off and Cleveland County Fair Pageants on Saturday, Sept. 14.
JAMMIN' FOR THE FAIR - Ashley Thompson (left), leader for the Cleveland County 4-H Home School Club, helps club member get ready for the county fair with strawberry jam and grape jelly food preservation entries. The next 4-H Home School Club meeting will be at 9 a.m. Oct. 1. If your child is home schooled and would like to join us, please feel free to contact the 4-H Home school leader Ashley Thompson or the Cleveland County Extension Office at (870) 325-6321 for more information.

JAMMIN' FOR THE FAIR - Ashley Thompson (left), leader for the Cleveland County 4-H Home School Club, helps club member get ready for the county fair with strawberry jam and grape jelly food preservation entries. The next 4-H Home School Club meeting will be at 9 a.m. Oct. 1. If your child is home schooled and would like to join us, please feel free to contact the 4-H Home school leader Ashley Thompson or the Cleveland County Extension Office at (870) 325-6321 for more information.

Cleveland County Fair To Begin Accepting Entries This Tuesday

News Staff
Wednesday, September 4, 2024
RISON - The Cleveland County Fair Board encourages the public to enter anything from canned vegetables to artwork in this year's fair - and win a little cash in the process! Entries will be accepted this Tuesday and Wednesday, Sept. 10-11.

Quorum Court Will Meet This Monday

News Staff
Wednesday, September 4, 2024
RISON - The Cleveland County Quorum Court voted last month to hold its September meeting at 6 p.m. Monday, Sept. 9, in the Hall-Morgan Veterans Building in Rison.