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Mayor Charles Roberts and Utilities Director Joe Freyer place new United States and Arkansas flags outside City Hall. The flags were donated by Tina Thomasson Hoskins in memory of her father, R.A. (Bob) Thomasson. Bob served as the Utilities Director and Fire Chief from 1946-1971. (Photo by Connie Roberts)

Mayor Charles Roberts and Utilities Director Joe Freyer place new United States and Arkansas flags outside City Hall. The flags were donated by Tina Thomasson Hoskins in memory of her father, R.A. (Bob) Thomasson. Bob served as the Utilities Director and Fire Chief from 1946-1971. (Photo by Connie Roberts)

City of Rison Installs New Flags in Memory of Thomasson

William and Michelle Golden

William and Michelle Golden

Kingsland Hosts Johnny & June Lookalike Contest

William and Michelle Golden won the Johnny Cash and June Carter Cash lookalike contest at the Kickstart Kingsland Johnny and June Chili Supper Saturday. (Photos by Wayne Cash)
(Photos by Patricia McClellan)

(Photos by Patricia McClellan)

Halloween in New Edinburg

HALLOWEEN IN NEW EDINBURG - Re-New-ing Edinburg hosted its annual fall festival and trick-or-treat event Saturday, Oct. 28 at the New Edinburg Community Center.

Bridal Shower Sunday For Kristen Reynolds Elliott

WOODLAWN - A bridal shower, honoring Kristen Reynolds Elliott, daughter of Larry and Susan Reynolds, of the Woodlawn Community, will be held Sunday, Nov. 5, from 2-4 p.m. at Center Missionary Baptist Church. Kristen and Nate were recently wed in a private ceremony in Estes Park, Colorado.

Jr. 'Cats Romp Past Barton; End Season With 6-2 Record

BARTON - Rison assumed a three-touchdown lead before Barton had its first offensive snap of the game, as the Junior Wildcats romped to a 46-16 victory over the Junior Bears in a 63A Conference meeting at Frank McClellan Field Thursday night of last week.
TOUCHDOWN BOUND - Rison senior quarterback Owen Morrison breaks into the open on his way to one of five touchdowns he scored in Friday night's upset win over Barton. Morrison finished with 103 yards rushing on 20 carries, kicked for PATs and had a 51-yard punt late that flipped the field position for the two teams. Morrison is one of six Wildcats since 1960 to have scored five touchdowns in a game. (Photo by Chris Phillips)

TOUCHDOWN BOUND - Rison senior quarterback Owen Morrison breaks into the open on his way to one of five touchdowns he scored in Friday night's upset win over Barton. Morrison finished with 103 yards rushing on 20 carries, kicked for PATs and had a 51-yard punt late that flipped the field position for the two teams. Morrison is one of six Wildcats since 1960 to have scored five touchdowns in a game. (Photo by Chris Phillips)

'Cats Explode in Third Quarter, Rally to Upsetn Barton

RISON - A big third quarter offensive explosion, together with some timely defensive plays all along the way, were just the right ingredients Rison needed last Friday night at George Walker Field of Champions, as the Wildcats rallied from behind twice to upset the Barton Bears, 42-33, and keep...

Powder Puff Game Thursday Night at Rison

RISON - Rison High School will host a Powder Puff game Thursday, Nov. 2 at 7 p.m. The LadyCats will battle it out for a year's worth of bragging rights. Admission is $3 and gates open at 6 p.m. The Wildcats will be cheering them on from the sidelines.
'Priscilla' Visits Kingsland Festival

'Priscilla' Visits Kingsland Festival

'Priscilla' Visits Kingsland Festival

KINGSLAND - Some of the people attending the Johnny & June’s Chili Supper and Music Event held last Saturday afternoon in Kingsland may have come across an unusual guest visiting the festival, a pot-bellied pig that has been nicknamed “Priscilla.
Despite threatening weather throughout the day Saturday afternoon, Kickstart Kingsland’s Johnny & June’s Chili Supper and Music Event still managed to bring in a good crowd. Those attending were treated to free concerts by regional bands throughout the day, and were able to take in a chili supper held inside Kingsland City Hall. This was the second year for the event.

Despite threatening weather throughout the day Saturday afternoon, Kickstart Kingsland’s Johnny & June’s Chili Supper and Music Event still managed to bring in a good crowd. Those attending were treated to free concerts by regional bands throughout the day, and were able to take in a chili supper held inside Kingsland City Hall. This was the second year for the event.

Johnny & June's Chili Supper and Music Event