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Festival Vendors Nearing Full Capacity

RISON - The Rison in the Fall Festival is reaching vendor capacity, organizer Douglas Boultinghouse has announced. The festival, set for Saturday, Oct. 7 in downtown Rison, is expected to have a record number of vendors this year with more than 40 vendors selling a variety of items and foods.
2023 County Fair Best of Show

2023 County Fair Best of Show

2023 County Fair Best of Show

RISON - Best of Show winners from the 2023 Cleveland County Fair have been announced: Senior Division Apiary - James Cummings Baked Foods - Patricia McClellan Clothing - Paula Sadler Fine Arts - Cindy Thompson Floral Arrangement - Patricia McClellan Flowers, Cut - Patricia...
Mainline Health Recognized For Blood Pressure Control

Mainline Health Recognized For Blood Pressure Control

Mainline Health Recognized For Blood Pressure Control

MONTICELLO, Ark. - Mainline Health Systems Inc. (MHSI) has been recognized by the American Heart Association and American Medical Association for its commitment to improving blood pressure (BP) control rates, earning GOLD PLUS status level recognition as part of the Target: BP™ initiative.
Trent Southerland, a seventh grader at Rison Middle School, was named September Student of the Month for grades 7-9. Trent is the son of Tony and Marcie Howard, and Beau and Emily Southerland. He is the grandson of Petty and Vickie Taylor and Danny Howard. He has five siblings, Brock, Brady, Lane, Denver and Pennlee. His activities and honors include football, Beta club, basketball, baseball and church.

Trent Southerland, a seventh grader at Rison Middle School, was named September Student of the Month for grades 7-9. Trent is the son of Tony and Marcie Howard, and Beau and Emily Southerland. He is the grandson of Petty and Vickie Taylor and Danny Howard. He has five siblings, Brock, Brady, Lane, Denver and Pennlee. His activities and honors include football, Beta club, basketball, baseball and church.

BRINLEY JONES WINS POULTRY CHAIN - Congratulations to Brinley Jones, the winner of the 2023 4H Poultry Chain in Cleveland County. The 4H Poultry Chain program offers an opportunity for youth to learn about bird husbandry, health production, biosecurity, and potentially small business management. Anyone interested in or have questions about 4H, please contac the Cleveland County Cooperative Extension Office at (870) 325- 6225 or email David West at dwest@uada.edu or Danielle Watson at dwatson@uada.edu.

BRINLEY JONES WINS POULTRY CHAIN - Congratulations to Brinley Jones, the winner of the 2023 4H Poultry Chain in Cleveland County. The 4H Poultry Chain program offers an opportunity for youth to learn about bird husbandry, health production, biosecurity, and potentially small business management. Anyone interested in or have questions about 4H, please contac the Cleveland County Cooperative Extension Office at (870) 325- 6225 or email David West at dwest@uada.edu or Danielle Watson at dwatson@uada.edu.

Brinley Jones Wins Poultry Chain

MIDNIGHT SOUTH TO PERFORM - Midnight South, consisting of band members from throughout Central Arkansas, will be one of the featured groups performing during Rison in the Fall next Saturday, Oct. 7, in downtown Rison. Midnight South describes itself as a group that utilizes shades of rock and roll, pop, and old-time music. The group was named the Arkansas Country Music Association's Vocal Group of the Year. Band members include Matt Sammons, Sam Williams, Darin Davis, Jeremy Castaldo and J.L. Jones.

MIDNIGHT SOUTH TO PERFORM - Midnight South, consisting of band members from throughout Central Arkansas, will be one of the featured groups performing during Rison in the Fall next Saturday, Oct. 7, in downtown Rison. Midnight South describes itself as a group that utilizes shades of rock and roll, pop, and old-time music. The group was named the Arkansas Country Music Association's Vocal Group of the Year. Band members include Matt Sammons, Sam Williams, Darin Davis, Jeremy Castaldo and J.L. Jones.

Midnight South To Perform at Rison in the Fall

RISON - The reigning Arkansas Country Music Award-winning vocal group of the year Midnight South will perform at 6:30 p.m. on the Rise Up Rison Stage at this year's Rison in the Fall Festival, set for Saturday, Oct. 7.