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King Wins Miss Boomtown Crown, Heads to Miss Arkansas

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Wednesday, August 28, 2024
EL DORADO - Alli Beth King was crowned Miss Boomtown 2025 Saturday, Aug. 24, in El Dorado, Arkansas. Miss Boomtown is a preliminary for the Miss Arkansas pageant to be held at Robinson Auditorium in June 2025. This will be King's third time to compete in Miss Arkansas.

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School Lunches for Sept. 2-6

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Wednesday, August 28, 2024
Rison ElementaryMonday - No School!Tuesday - Tacos or hamburger. Wednesday - Mac & Cheese or chicken sandwich.Thursday - Breakfast or mini corndogs.Friday - Pizza, pizza and sidekicks.Rison High SchoolMonday - No School!Tuesday - Crispitos, burger, nachos, pizza.
Extension Service Offers Sessions On Mediterranean Diet

Extension Service Offers Sessions On Mediterranean Diet

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Extension Service Offers Sessions On Mediterranean Diet

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Wednesday, August 28, 2024
RISON - The Cleveland and County Cooperative Extension offices will be hosting of training session on the benefits of the Mediterranean Diet in September and October.The sessions will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 24, and Tuesday, Oct 1.

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UAM Investment Club Receives $40,000 Grant

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Wednesday, August 28, 2024
MONTICELLO, Ark. - The University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM) received a $40,000 grant from the Walton Family Foundation, at the recommendation of Lukas Walton, to further advance the UAM Investment Club.
FOOD FOR STUDENTS - Donna Best, president of the Rye Extension Homemakers Club (EHC), stands next to a load of pre-packaged foods that will be going to needy students in the Woodlawn School District. The Rye EHC encourages people in the community to support this ministry that provides food for students over the weekend.

FOOD FOR STUDENTS - Donna Best, president of the Rye Extension Homemakers Club (EHC), stands next to a load of pre-packaged foods that will be going to needy students in the Woodlawn School District. The Rye EHC encourages people in the community to support this ministry that provides food for students over the weekend.

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Rye EHC Supports Food Ministry for WES Students

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Wednesday, August 28, 2024
Submitted by Jenny WrightOn Aug. 19, the Rye Extension Homemakers Club (EHC) answered a call to help support Woodlawn Elementary students. Rye EHC donated $200 and received tow private donations of $50 each. Dr.

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Trammell Family Reunion is Saturday

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Wednesday, August 28, 2024
The descendants of David Crockett Trammell will be having their annual family reunion Saturday, Aug. 31, at the New Edinburg Community Center from 10:30 a.m. until 2 p.m. Please bring a potluck dish.All friends and family are invited to attend.
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Photo submitted by Chris Rawls

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Fire Destroys Poultry House Near Woodlawn

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Wednesday, August 28, 2024
WOODLAWN - A poultry house located on Ryburn Road in the Woodlawn area was totally destroyed by fire Sunday evening, Aug. 25, according to Woodlawn Fire Chief Owen Rushing.

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State Estimates $18 Million for Broadband

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Wednesday, August 28, 2024
MONTICELLO - The Arkansas State Broadband Office projects that Cleveland County could receive more than $18 million in grant money to install fiber optic broadband to "unserved" or "under-served" locations in the county.