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Local Cemetery Meetings and Donations for Upkeep

News Staff
Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Varnell Cemetery Seeking Donations for UpkeepRISON - Varnell Cemetery is seeking donations for cemetery upkeep.Donations can be mailed to Debbie Offutt, 210 Old Mt. Elba Rd, Rison, AR 71665.For more info, call (870) 5106408.

County Courthouse, Rison City Hall To Be Closed Friday

News Staff
Wednesday, March 27, 2024
RISON - The Cleveland County Courthouse, Cleveland County Solid Waste Transfer at Rison and Rison City Hall will be closed this Friday, March 29, in observance of Good Friday, County Judge Jimmy Cummings and Rison Mayor Charles Roberts have announced.
Dr. Pipiet Larasatie (left) and her graduate student Kamala Chamlagain (right), who are working on the projects together. Photo credit: Lon Tegels

Dr. Pipiet Larasatie (left) and her graduate student Kamala Chamlagain (right), who are working on the projects together. Photo credit: Lon Tegels

Federal Grants Aim to Expand Forestry Recruitment in Arkansas

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024
MONTICELLO - The forestry program at University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM) is working to expand the forestry workforce, and has received grant funds to help with those initiatives.  In her first year as Assistant Professor, Dr.

School Lunches for April 1-5

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Rison ElementaryMonday - Roasted Chicken or Chicken Sandwich.Tuesday - Soft taco or hamburger.Wednesday - Chicken Alfredo or chicken sandwich.Thursday - Bean Burrito of Hot Dog.Friday - Pizza, pizza and sidekicks (+nachos for 4-6 grade).

First Sunday Lunch April 7 at Fairgrounds

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024
RISON - The Cleveland County Fair Association will host its First Sunday Lunch fundraiser, this Sunday, April 7, at the County Fairgrounds.The lunch will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.This month's menu includes outback chicken, roasted potatoes, green beans, salads, bread, tea and dessert. 
Deadline Friday To Enter Pageant, BBQ Cook Off

Deadline Friday To Enter Pageant, BBQ Cook Off

Deadline Friday To Enter Pageant, BBQ Cook Off

News Staff
Wednesday, March 27, 2024
RISON - The deadline to enter Rison Shine's Rison BBQ Cook Off and Pageant, is next Friday, March 29.Both events, set for Saturday, April 6, will take place in Downtown Rison.

Bro. Caldwell Leading Friendship Revival

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024
WOODLAWN - Bro. Brian Caldwell will lead revival services at Friendship Missionary Baptist Church at Woodlawn beginning Monday, April 1, and continuing through Friday, April 5. Services begin at 7 p.m. each night.Bro.
Bell Tower Dedication Service April 7 at Prosperity UMC

Bell Tower Dedication Service April 7 at Prosperity UMC

Bell Tower Dedication Service April 7 at Prosperity UMC

News Staff
Wednesday, March 27, 2024
PANSY - Prosperity United Methodist Church at Pansy will hold a special Bell Tower Dedication Service, Sunday, April 7 at 11 a.m. There will be a potluck luncheon following the service. The public is invited to attend the service, and regular services on all other Sundays at 10 a.m.