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Election Equipment Testing Is Thursday

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Wednesday, February 7, 2024
RISON - The County Board of Election Commission will conduct a public test of election equipment on Thursday, February 8, 2024 at 3:00 p.m. in the Hall-Morgan Veteran's Building at 404 Sycamore Street in Rison. The public is encouraged to observe.

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Cummings Sees Slow Progress on Roads

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Wednesday, February 7, 2024
RISON - County Judge Jimmy Cummings informed the Cleveland County Quorum Court Monday night that the county road department has a challenge on its hands trying to repair county roads in the wake of an extended winter storm followed by heavy rain.
Cash Performs At Kingsland Post Office Opening (Photo courtesy of Stan Sadler).

Cash Performs At Kingsland Post Office Opening (Photo courtesy of Stan Sadler).

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Westerman Submits Bill to Name Kingsland Post Office After Cash

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Wednesday, February 7, 2024
RISON - Nearly 30 years ago, Kingsland native and country music legend Johnny Cash performed a concert in the parking lot of what was then the new Kingsland Post Office.

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Broadband Committee To Launch Speed Test

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Wednesday, February 7, 2024
RISON - The Cleveland County Broadband Committee will soon be launching an effort to encourage county residents to test their internet speeds to get a true picture of the speed available in the county.
RISON QUIZ BOWL WINS REGIONAL JUNIOR HIGH TOURNAMENT - The Riso n Junior High Quiz Bowl team won first place at the AGQBA Regional Tournament 2A. Millie Montgomery was named the MVP and All-Star of the tournament. The team qualifies for the state tournament. Pictured are (left to right) Paige Tidwell, Elin Bradley, Millie Montgomery, Hugh Morrison, Harper Robinson and Gibson Terry.

RISON QUIZ BOWL WINS REGIONAL JUNIOR HIGH TOURNAMENT - The Riso n Junior High Quiz Bowl team won first place at the AGQBA Regional Tournament 2A. Millie Montgomery was named the MVP and All-Star of the tournament. The team qualifies for the state tournament. Pictured are (left to right) Paige Tidwell, Elin Bradley, Millie Montgomery, Hugh Morrison, Harper Robinson and Gibson Terry.

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Rison Quiz Bowl Wins Regional Tournament

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Wednesday, February 7, 2024
NEW RAMPS - Using leftover money from the FUN Park grant, Mayor Charles Roberts added new ramps to the restrooms at Veterans Park. Once the improvements are completed, he said he intends to open them for special occasions at the park.

NEW RAMPS - Using leftover money from the FUN Park grant, Mayor Charles Roberts added new ramps to the restrooms at Veterans Park. Once the improvements are completed, he said he intends to open them for special occasions at the park.

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Rison Approves Firm To Oversee Water, Sewer Work

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Wednesday, February 7, 2024
RISON - The Rison City Council unanimously approved hiring Tolm Group of Morrilton during its regular monthly meeting Tuesday night to serve as the construction manager to oversee the renovations to the city's wastewater treatment plant as well as refurbishing both city water tanks.
(Photo courtesy of Danielle Watson)

(Photo courtesy of Danielle Watson)

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Photo: Brushing Up on Digital Skills

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Wednesday, January 31, 2024
Harley Freeman (center, left) works with Justice of the Peace Owen Rushing (center, right) during a digital skills training class held Monday morning at the Hall-Morgan Veterans Building in Rison.

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Mt. Olivet To Host Food Bank Feb. 10

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Wednesday, January 31, 2024
CALMER - Mount Olivet Methodist Church at Calmer will have its Food Bank from 7 to 9 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 10, the church has announced.  Mount Olivet is located at the Hwy. 63/ Hwy. 114 junction at Calmer. The food bank is held the second Saturday of each month.

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USDA Commodities To Be Distributed Feb. 10 at Kingsland

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Wednesday, January 31, 2024
KINGSLAND - The Open Door Community Pantry located at 650 Hwy. 97 in Kingsland will be handing out USDA commodities from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 10. Open Door Pantry usually distributes commodities on the second Saturday of each month. The pantry is an equal opportunity distributor.

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Local Students on SAU Honors Lists

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Wednesday, January 31, 2024
MAGNOLIA - Southern Arkansas University has announced that 593 students earned a 3.5 GPA or higher for the fall 2023 semester and have been named to its Dean's List, including: Asia C. Cook is a sophomore Pre-Health Biology major from Rison, AR.