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GETTING READY FOR THE COUNTY FAIR - Volunteers with the Cleveland County Fair Board work on decorations leading in the exhibit hall Tuesday after in preparation for this year's Cleveland County Fair. The fair is accepting entries today in anticipation of the fair being open to the general public Thursday through Saturday. Pictured are (back, left to right) David Kemp and John Appleget; and (front, left to right) Trenna Kemp and Patricia McClellan.

GETTING READY FOR THE COUNTY FAIR - Volunteers with the Cleveland County Fair Board work on decorations leading in the exhibit hall Tuesday after in preparation for this year's Cleveland County Fair. The fair is accepting entries today in anticipation of the fair being open to the general public Thursday through Saturday. Pictured are (back, left to right) David Kemp and John Appleget; and (front, left to right) Trenna Kemp and Patricia McClellan.

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County Fair, Pageants Will Be Held This Week at Rison

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Wednesday, September 13, 2023
RISON - Cash and other prizes will be given away during the 2023 Cleveland County Fair set for this Thursday through Saturday, Sept. 14-16, at the Cleveland County Fairgrounds in Rison. Festivities begin at 7 p.m. tonight (Wednesday, Sept.

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Jakes Day Event Being Moved to Fairgrounds

News Staff
Wednesday, September 13, 2023
RISON - Organizers of the Cleveland County Jakes Day sponsored by the Cleveland County Cutters & Strutters Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF) has announced that the 2024 event is moving to the Cleveland County Fairgrounds in Rison.

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Woodlawn Board Will Meet Monday

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Wednesday, September 13, 2023
WOODLAWN - The Cleveland County and Woodlawn School Boards regular monthly meetings for September have been moved to 7 p.m. this Monday, Sept. 18, at the respective administration building. Cleveland County Superintendent Jerrod Williams and Woodlawn Superintendent Dr.

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Woodlawn Board Will Meet Sept. 18

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Thursday, September 7, 2023
WOODLAWN - The Woodlawn School Board's regular monthly meeting for September has been moved to 7 p.m. Monday, Sept. 18, at the administration building, Superintendent Dr. Kevin Hancock has announced.

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Thornton Festival, BBQ Cookoff Set For Saturday, Sept.16

News Staff
Thursday, September 7, 2023
THORNTON - The City of Thorton and Thornton Step-by-Step, Inc. Will sponors its third annual Fall Festival and its second annual Hot Lips Barbeque Cookoff on Saturday, Sept. 16. The Fall Festival will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. At the Roy Yarbrough City Park on Hwy.

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Free Giveaway Sat. at Cayce's Food Bank

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Thursday, September 7, 2023
THORNTON - by Cayce House in Thornton, located at 403 South Second Street will host a free food giveaway Saturday, Sept. 9 from 8:30 - 11 a.m. Food this month includes potatoes, meat, food sacks, drinks, snacks and more. This event is sponsored by Daniel, Candice and Joannie Cayce.

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Food Pantry Sept. 16 at Macedonia MBC

News Staff
Thursday, September 7, 2023
RISON - Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church, located on Hwy. 35 South, will open its Food Pantry Saturday, Aug. 19 from 9 to 10:30 a.m. The church holds its food pantry the third Saturday of each month.

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Woodlawn Community Park Meeting Sunday

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Thursday, September 7, 2023
WOODLAWN - The Woodlawn Community Park Association will hold a community meeting Sunday, September 10 at 2 p.m. in the Woodlawn Community Center, Larry Reynolds has announced. Action items will be reorganizing the WCPA board, bylaws and 501c3 discussion.