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FIRST RETURNS - Cleveland County Election Coordinator Billy Bowlin (left) and Cleveland County Clerk Brandy Herring (right) check in the first returns presented at the Cleveland County Courthouse from Tuesday’s general election. Bowlin reported that the election went relatively smooth Tuesday with no technical issues reported from any of the polling sites across the county.

FIRST RETURNS - Cleveland County Election Coordinator Billy Bowlin (left) and Cleveland County Clerk Brandy Herring (right) check in the first returns presented at the Cleveland County Courthouse from Tuesday’s general election. Bowlin reported that the election went relatively smooth Tuesday with no technical issues reported from any of the polling sites across the county.

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Trump Receives 83% of County Vote

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Wednesday, November 6, 2024
RISON - Former president Donald Trump received 83 percent of the vote in Cleveland County during Tuesday’s presidential election as nearly 70 percent of the county’s registered voters turned out to vote.

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Kingsland May Call Special Meeting for CCSD Contract

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Wednesday, November 6, 2024
RISON - Kingsland Mayor Sharon Crosby said Tuesday she is trying to call a special city council meeting before Wednesday, Nov. 13, to vote on whether the city should renew its law enforcement contract with the Cleveland County Sheriff’s Department.
Christmas Open House

Christmas Open House

Christmas Events Begin Thursday With Open House

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Wednesday, November 6, 2024
RISON - With the Holidays rapidly approaching, local organizations and businesses are prepping Christmas events around the county, with some taking place this week.Rison Christmas Open HouseLocal businesses My Berry Patch and Rison Pharmacy will hold a Christmas Open House this Thursday, Nov.

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Volunteer Firefighters To Get Life Insurance

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Wednesday, November 6, 2024
RISON - Volunteer firemen in Cleveland County will soon be eligible to receive workers compensation insurance and a $10,000 life insurance policy thanks to a new program offered through the Association of Arkansas Counties (AAC).

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Polls Open Countywide This Tuesday

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Wednesday, October 30, 2024
RISON - Some voters in Cleveland County will be heading to new polling locations this Tuesday to cast their votes in the 2024 general election.Polls for the 2024 general election to decide U.S. president and other races will be open from 7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 5.
Dr. Kimberly Golden

Dr. Kimberly Golden

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Rison’s Dr. Golden Voted State’s Best General Practitioner

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Wednesday, October 30, 2024
RISON – Mainline Health Systems, Inc. is proud to announce that Dr. Kimberly Golden, Mainline Health Rison Clinic, has been chosen by Arkansans as 2024 Best Medical General Practitioner.This well-deserved commendation reflects Dr.
CHOW LINE - Veterans and their guests along with other attendees go through the serving line at the Cleveland County Veterans Appreciation Dinner held Saturday at the fairgrounds in Rison. All veterans and a guest enjoyed a catfish and chicken buffet prepared by Dorey’s Catfish. This year was the 10th anniversary of the dinner.

CHOW LINE - Veterans and their guests along with other attendees go through the serving line at the Cleveland County Veterans Appreciation Dinner held Saturday at the fairgrounds in Rison. All veterans and a guest enjoyed a catfish and chicken buffet prepared by Dorey’s Catfish. This year was the 10th anniversary of the dinner.

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Veterans Appreciation Dinner Attracts About 200 Attendees

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Wednesday, October 30, 2024
RISON - About 200 people took in the Cleveland County Veterans Association’s annual Veterans Appreciation Dinner this past Saturday at the Cleveland County Fairgrounds in Rison.
New Edinburg Class of 1957

New Edinburg Class of 1957

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New Edinburg 1957 Class Reunites at Big Creek Lodge

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Wednesday, October 30, 2024
Submitted by Barbie Trammell and Norma McCoyNEW EDINBURG - Oh so much to be thankful for! If you don't mind may we share some reasons as to why we say and/or feel this way?The New Edinburg class of '57 have always been very close knit friends.