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UA DIVISION OF AGRICULTURE REMEMBER BRAGGS - Hope and Don Bragg, pictured here at the Arkansas Agricultural Hall of Fame lunch in Little Rock, died along with two of their children in a house explosion in Michigan on Dec. 10. (U of A System Division of Agriculture file photo by Angie Freel)

UA DIVISION OF AGRICULTURE REMEMBER BRAGGS - Hope and Don Bragg, pictured here at the Arkansas Agricultural Hall of Fame lunch in Little Rock, died along with two of their children in a house explosion in Michigan on Dec. 10. (U of A System Division of Agriculture file photo by Angie Freel)

Colleagues Remember Drew County Couple Killed in Explosion

Mary Hightower Ua Division Of Agriculture
Wednesday, January 10, 2024
LITTLE ROCK - Though silent, Don Bragg's office speaks volumes. The awards on the walls attest to his professional excellence as a forester and researcher, but it's the crayon drawings that show where his heart was.

School Lunches for Jan. 15-19

News Staff
Wednesday, January 10, 2024
Rison Elementary Monday - No School! Tuesday - Egg roll and fried rice or Hamburger. Wednesday - Tater tot Casserole or Chicken Sandwich. Thursday - Chicken Nuggets or Hot Dog. Friday - pizza, pizza and sidekicks, Nachos for 4-6th grade. Rison High School Monday - No School!

Entergy Offers Winter Weather Tips To Be Prepared

News Staff
Wednesday, January 10, 2024
LITTLE ROCK - Winter has arrived here in the Natural State, kicking heaters and energy consumption into high gear. Entergy Arkansas wants customers to stay warm while managing their energy usage and costs, offering these helpful hints to make your home more energy efficient.
Joseph Wood

Joseph Wood

Wood To Speak at County Republican Dinner Feb. 17

News Staff
Wednesday, January 10, 2024
RISON - Republican State Chairman Joseph Wood will be the keynote speaker at the Cleveland County Republican Committee's Meet, Greet and Eat event Saturday, Feb. 17. The event will include a free dinner and an opportunity to meet candidates for the upcoming election.
DEMOLITION STARTING SOON

DEMOLITION STARTING SOON

Old Nursing Home To Be Razed Soon

News Staff
Wednesday, January 10, 2024
RISON - Demolition of the old Cleveland County Hospital/ Nursing Home in Rison is expected to begin soon after the Cleveland County Quorum Court awarded a contract to raze the county-owned building during its regular monthly Monday night.

Woodlawn To Survey District's Equipment

News Staff
Wednesday, January 10, 2024
RISON - Superintendent Dr. Kevin Hancock informed the Woodlawn School Board during its regular monthly meeting Monday night that Energy Systems Group (ESG) will conduct of "feasibility study" of the district's equipment to get a better idea of what improvements could be made in the future.

Kingsland Council To Meet Thursday

News Staff
Wednesday, January 10, 2024
KINGSLAND - Mayor Sharon Crosby announced Tuesday that the regular monthly meeting of the Kingsland City Council has been moved to 6 p.m. this Thursday, Jan. 11, at Kingsland City Hall to allow the city to approve a resolution involving two street projects.
Official Map for the 2024 Great South Arkansas Junk Hunt

Official Map for the 2024 Great South Arkansas Junk Hunt

Hwy. 35 Junk Hunt Merges Into Great South Arkansas Hunt, Adds Fourth Day

News Staff
Wednesday, January 10, 2024
RISON - Nine years ago when Jennifer Via founded and organized the Historic Hwy. 35 Junk Hunt which consisted of a series of rummage sales along a 120-mile route that extended from Benton to Dermott, she had no idea how much it would grow. Via followed the hunt with the Hwy.