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West Saline Board Hears Opposition

West Saline Board Hears Opposition

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West Saline Board Hears Opposition

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024
NEW EDINBURG - Many of those attending a public hearing of the West Saline Water Users Association Monday night voiced their opposition to a proposed merger with two neighboring water systems, and also questioned the board's consideration of changing the legal standing of the service from a private...
2024 Arkansas Homesteading Conference

2024 Arkansas Homesteading Conference

Homesteading Conference Marks 10th Year With Event at Fairgrounds

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024
RISON - About 300 people from across Arkansas and three other states are expected to gather at the Cleveland County Fairgrounds this Saturday to learn about everything from gardening to goats at the Arkansas Homesteading Conference set to kick off at 9 a.m.
View map at https://register.broadband.arkansas.gov/register/bead/map

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Most of County Eligible for Fiber Optic Broadband

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024
RISON - A new map released through the Arkansas State Broadband Office this week shows that much of Cleveland County is already eligible to receive grant money to provide high-speed fiber optic internet service to those areas that currently do not have access to it.

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Grant Workshop Set For March 28

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024
RISON - Kickstart Cleveland County, in partnership with the University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture Research and Extension, and Southeast Arkansas Economic Development District, will host a workshop for grant writing for nonprofits and community-based organizations next Thursday, March 28,...
RISON GOOD CATS - Madalyn Shirey (Triple Cross), Lara Sotres (Pizza Pro), Kate Morrison (Anytime Smoothie), Brayden Wallace (Corner Express), Jaxon Power (El Girasol), and Antonio Scott (Main Street Cafe)

RISON GOOD CATS - Madalyn Shirey (Triple Cross), Lara Sotres (Pizza Pro), Kate Morrison (Anytime Smoothie), Brayden Wallace (Corner Express), Jaxon Power (El Girasol), and Antonio Scott (Main Street Cafe)

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Good Cats at Rison

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024

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Historical Society Meeting March 21

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024
RISON - The Cleveland County Historical Society will meet at 10 a.m. on Thursday, March 21 at the Cleveland County Library.This will be a planning meeting for 2024 and to set a direction for the future of the Historical Society.
Entrepreneur Workshop March 27

Entrepreneur Workshop March 27

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Entrepreneur Workshop March 27

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024
RISON - The Cleveland County Extension Service will host an Entrepreneur Workshop from 9 a.m. to noon Thursday, March 27, at the Hall-Morgan Veterans Building, 404 Sycamore Street across from the courthouse in Rison. Guest speaker is Kimberly B. Magee with the UA Division of Agriculture.

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Varnell: 'Thank You' for JAKES Day Support, Growth

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024
To this Community, Cleveland County Jakes Day has grown by leaps and bounds because of the community involvement and also commitment to helping with the fundraising and also the encouragement. NWTF Cleveland County Cutters and Strutters is instrumental in facilitating this amazing event.