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Conservation Office Offering Plat Books

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Wednesday, January 10, 2024

RISON - The Cleveland County Conservation District has announced that it now has plat books available for $65. The books can be purchased from 1 to 5 p.m. Monday-Thursday at the Conservation District Office located next to the Cleveland County Fairgrounds on Mockingbird Street in Rison.

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'Grow Your Groceries' Webinar Begins Jan. 18

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Wednesday, January 10, 2024

LITTLE ROCK - For people interested in learning to grow healthy, nutritious food at home, the Cooperative Extension Service's Grow Your Own Groceries webinar series offers monthly Zoom presentations on Arkansas-friendly crops for gardeners of all skill levels.

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)

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Colleagues Remember Drew County Couple Killed in Explosion

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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.

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School Lunches for Jan. 15-19

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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!

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Entergy Offers Winter Weather Tips To Be Prepared

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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.

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Wood To Speak at County Republican Dinner Feb. 17

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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

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Old Nursing Home To Be Razed Soon

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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.

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Rison To Begin Negotations On Water, Sewer Projects

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Wednesday, January 10, 2024

RISON - The Rison City Council voted Tuesday night to give Mayor Charles Roberts and City Utilities Director Joe Freyer permission to negotiate with the only contractor to submit a bid for using $5.

Cleveland County Rural Water To Increase Rates in February

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Cleveland County Rural Water To Increase Rates in February

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Wednesday, January 10, 2024

RISON - The Cleveland County Rural Water Users Association announced this week that it will be increasing its water rates to put the service in compliance with Act 605 of 2021.

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Woodlawn To Survey District's Equipment

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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.