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Reed Webb of Columbus, Ark., (center with cowboy hat) was the guest auctioneer at the Rison High School Future Farmers of America (FFA) Banquet and Auction last Thursday at the Cleveland County Fairgrounds in Rison.

Reed Webb of Columbus, Ark., (center with cowboy hat) was the guest auctioneer at the Rison High School Future Farmers of America (FFA) Banquet and Auction last Thursday at the Cleveland County Fairgrounds in Rison.

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State Champion FFA Auctioneer Assists Rison FFA

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Wednesday, May 6, 2026
RISON -  Reed Webb of Columbus, Ark., (center with cowboy hat) was the guest auctioneer at the Rison High School Future Farmers of America (FFA) Banquet and Auction last Thursday at the Cleveland County Fairgrounds in Rison.
Bottom row, left to right: Haylie Ashcraft, Dylan Phillips, Kinzlee Smith, Elayna Barber, Lincoln Wirtjes, Amelia Miller. Top row, left to right: Ariana Gonzales, Jayce Lloyd, Easton Ford, Ryan McGarity, Ezmae Babcock, Curtis Ballard, Kynslee McEntire, Layla Small.

Bottom row, left to right: Haylie Ashcraft, Dylan Phillips, Kinzlee Smith, Elayna Barber, Lincoln Wirtjes, Amelia Miller. Top row, left to right: Ariana Gonzales, Jayce Lloyd, Easton Ford, Ryan McGarity, Ezmae Babcock, Curtis Ballard, Kynslee McEntire, Layla Small.

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Rison Elementary Artists of the Month: April

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Wednesday, May 6, 2026

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Ark. Boys State to Welcome Two Woodlawn Students

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Wednesday, May 6, 2026
LITTLE ROCK - Arkansas Boys State will welcome 580 young men from 200 high schools across the state to its 85th summer session, held May 24-29, 2026, at the University of Central Arkansas in Conway.

School Lunches for May 11-15

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Wednesday, May 6, 2026
Rison ElementaryMonday - Create: Golden crispy chicken strips, macaroni and cheese. Classics: Cheeseburger, fries. Sides: Seasoned broccoli, fresh grape tomatoes. Fresh whole fruit.Tuesday - Create: Beef macho nachos. Classics: Toasty Cheese sandwich, fries.

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Bethel Cemetery Seeking Donations

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Wednesday, May 6, 2026
NEW EDINBURG - Bethel Cemetery Association is asking for donations for the upkeep of the Bethel Cemetery.Donations can be mailed to Charletta Smith, P.O. Box 192, Kingsland, AR 71652.
Gun Raffle for Kingsland's Get Rhythm Festival

Gun Raffle for Kingsland's Get Rhythm Festival

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Gun Raffle for Kingsland's Get Rhythm Festival

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Wednesday, May 6, 2026
KINGSLAND - Kickstart Kingsland is having a fundraiser for the Get Rhythm Music Festival. A raffle for a brand new Savage 110 Trail H 308 WIN gun. Tickets are $10 for one or $20 for three.Kickstart Kingsland accepts cash, check, money order, PayPal @kickstartkingsland and Cash App $kk71652.

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Taylor, Cash Reunion June 6 at Staves

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Wednesday, May 6, 2026
RISON - The annual Jess and Lottie Cash Taylor's family re‐ union will be held Saturday, June 6 at the Y (Staves) Community Center.The reunion begins at 10 a.m. and will include a potluck lunch at 12 Noon. All relatives and friends are welcome and encouraged to attend.

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Inviting Brothers Fellowship May 31 at First Baptist

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Wednesday, May 6, 2026
RISON - First Baptist Church, located at 302 Mockingbird Lane in Rison, will hold a Sister to Sister Fellowship “Inviting Brothers,” Sunday, May 31 at 2:30 p.m.Pastor, Terry W. Reams, Sr., invites everyone to attend.