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Interest Meeting Saturday to Restart American Legion Post

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Thursday, April 16, 2026
RISON - The Cleveland County Veterans Affairs Office at the Hall-Morgan Post at 404 Sycamore St in Rison, will hold meetings Saturday, April 18 and 25 at 10 a.m. for anyone interested in joining and restarting an American Legion Post in the county.This is open to all Honorably discharged Veterans.
Tanning Hides at the Pioneer Village

Tanning Hides at the Pioneer Village

Pioneer Crafts Festival Sees Great Turnout

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Wednesday, April 15, 2026
TANNING HIDES AT THE PIONEER VILLAGE - Shona Jordan, a taxidermist and hide tanner from Pike County, demonstrates the process of preparing a raccoon hide for tanning during her presentation at the Pioneer Crafts Festival this past Saturday at the Pioneer Village in Rison.

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CCSB Approves Bond Sale for Gym Project

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Wednesday, April 15, 2026
RISON - The Cleveland County School Board unanimously approved a resolution Monday night to sell $13.1 million in bonds to generate the revenue to pay for construction of a new gymnasium at the Rison School campus.Jason Holsclaw with Stephens, Inc.

School Lunches for April 20-24

News Staff
Wednesday, April 15, 2026
Rison ElementaryMonday - Create: Beef macho nachos. Classics: Cheeseburger, fries. Sides: Seasoned broccoli, fresh grape tomatoes. Fresh whole fruit.Tuesday - Create: Golden crispy chicken strips, Mexican black bean salad. Classics: Toasty cheese sandwich, fries. Sides: Pinto beans, spring salad.
Bottom Row: L to R: Zoey Sanders, Macy Martin, Jason Stephenson, Alaura Besaw, Morgan Ballard. Top Row L to R: Kendal Fisler, Hoyt Crouse, Knox Morrison, Modesty Lee, Pyper Barber, Cooper Ward (Not pictured: Wyatt Landreth and Eli Mitchell.)

Bottom Row: L to R: Zoey Sanders, Macy Martin, Jason Stephenson, Alaura Besaw, Morgan Ballard. Top Row L to R: Kendal Fisler, Hoyt Crouse, Knox Morrison, Modesty Lee, Pyper Barber, Cooper Ward (Not pictured: Wyatt Landreth and Eli Mitchell.)

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Rison Elementary Artists of the Month

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Wednesday, April 15, 2026
Belt Promotions at Grandmaster Han's

Belt Promotions at Grandmaster Han's

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Belt Promotions at Grandmaster Han's

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Wednesday, April 15, 2026
Grandmaster Han's Martial Arts classes are hosted Mondays from 6 to 7 p.m. at Rison Church of Christ. Corey Keaton, Parker Keaton and Levi Keaton recently earned belt promotions to second degree yellow belts after testing at Central Arkansas.
New Sign at Wesley Chapel Cemetery

New Sign at Wesley Chapel Cemetery

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New Sign at Wesley Chapel Cemetery

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Wednesday, April 15, 2026
A new sign was recently installed at Wesley Chapel Cemetery through a collaborative effort of the Woodlawn Spanish Club, SEACBEC in Warren and community contributors.