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CCSB Approves Money Transfer To Building Fund

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Wednesday, August 28, 2024
RISON - The Cleveland County School Board approved moving more than $290,000 from the general fund into the building fund during a special called meeting Monday evening to close out the books for the 2023-24 school year.

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Crosby Appoints 'Fill-In' Mayor To Serve in Absence

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Wednesday, August 28, 2024
KINGSLAND - Mayor Sharon Crosby appointed Kingsland City Council member Karen Wiscaver to serve as "fill-in" mayor should city business need to be conducted while she is out of town or unable to take care of city business.
Cleveland County Election Coordinator Billy Bowlin (left) holds a bucket while Woodlawn High School senior Sarah Beth Melhorn (second from left) draws names to determine the order that the presidential candidates will appear on the 2024 general election ballot in Cleveland County.

Cleveland County Election Coordinator Billy Bowlin (left) holds a bucket while Woodlawn High School senior Sarah Beth Melhorn (second from left) draws names to determine the order that the presidential candidates will appear on the 2024 general election ballot in Cleveland County.

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Election Commission Determines Candidate Order for 2024 Ballot

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Wednesday, August 28, 2024
RISON - The Democratic and Republican party candidates for president will be found down ballot this year after the Cleveland County Election Commission held its ballot draw for the 2024 general election earlier this week.
Yard of the Month: August 2024

Yard of the Month: August 2024

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Yard of the Month: August 2024

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Wednesday, August 21, 2024
Submitted by Vickie PadgettRISON - Cleveland County Cultivators and Master Gardeners have selected Clinton and Dorla Rauls as the winners of August 2024 Yard of the month.

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Cayce Food Bank Saturday in Thornton

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Wednesday, August 21, 2024
THORNTON - Food and Back to school supplies give away Cayce's Charities at Cayce's Food Bank by Cayce's House Saturday, Aug. 24. School Supply giveaway to students K-12 grade. Wal-Mart $10 gift cards given to the first 100 students, no adults. Students only, no adults 8 a.m. to 8:30 a.m.

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Bethlehem MBC Revival Begins Sunday

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Wednesday, August 21, 2024
PALMYRA - Pastor Bro. David Harrington, pastor of Bethlehem MBC at Palmyra will be in Revival starting this Sunday. The schedule is as follows:Sunday, Aug. 25: Bro Robert Cossey at 6 p.m.Monday, Aug. 26: Bro Joseph Pemberton at 7 p.m.Tuesday, Aug. 27: Bro Jackie Richardson at 7 p.m.Wednesday, Aug.
Haunted Village Director Seeking Volunteers, Creators

Haunted Village Director Seeking Volunteers, Creators

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Haunted Village Director Seeking Volunteers, Creators

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Wednesday, August 21, 2024
RISON - Rison Shine Community Development and the Pioneer Village announced that Stephanie Adams will direct the upcoming Haunted Village, set for this October on select nights.The event is a joint fundraiser for the two community development organizations.

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County Democrats Will Meet Saturday

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Wednesday, August 21, 2024
RISON - The Democrat Party of Cleveland County will have a committee meeting at noon Saturday, Aug. 24, at the Hall-Morgan Veterans Building in Rison, announced Jametta Harper, chair for the county party.

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Retired Teachers Will Meet Sept. 10

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Wednesday, August 21, 2024
FORYDCE - The Cleveland/ Dallas County Retired Teachers Association will meet at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 10, in the Fordyce High School Library.All retired certified and classified school personnel are invited and encouraged to attend.