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DATA MINING DISCUSSION - Justice of the Peace Donnie Herring (left) of talks to County Attorney Tiffany Nutt about some of the issues surrounding an ordinance that establishes building guidelines for data mining centers in Cleveland County. Herring, along with Justice Charles Rodgers of Rison, were both critical of the centers. Herring cited the fact that the centers are a tremendous drain on a community's electrical infrastructure and the centers do not provide any tax or employment benefits.

DATA MINING DISCUSSION - Justice of the Peace Donnie Herring (left) of talks to County Attorney Tiffany Nutt about some of the issues surrounding an ordinance that establishes building guidelines for data mining centers in Cleveland County. Herring, along with Justice Charles Rodgers of Rison, were both critical of the centers. Herring cited the fact that the centers are a tremendous drain on a community's electrical infrastructure and the centers do not provide any tax or employment benefits.

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County, Rison Both Approve Ordinances on Data Mining

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Wednesday, July 12, 2023
RISON - The Cleveland County Quorum Court and the Rison City Council both approved ordinances this week placing noise limitations and other restrictions on data mining centers that might come to the county or city.

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Accident Along Hwy. 63 Kills One, Injures Two

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Wednesday, July 12, 2023
RISON - A man from Warren died and two others were injured in a one-vehicle accident Tuesday afternoon along Hwy. 63 north of the Rodgers Road intersection, according to the Arkansas State Police.

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Kingsland Approves Ordinance Allowing Store To Move Forward

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Wednesday, July 12, 2023
KINGSLAND - The Kingsland City Council took what should be the final step in allowing the land sale for a new Dollar General store to go forward after approving an ordinance closing certain alleys and streets following a public hearing Tuesday night at Kingsland City Hall.

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Rison Gets Water Loan; Discusses Police Contract

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Wednesday, July 12, 2023
RISON - The City of Rison now has all the funding in place to move forward with what Mayor Charles Roberts described as Phase I of an effort to eventually replace all the aging water lines within the city.
Talent Named Middle School Counselor of the Year

Talent Named Middle School Counselor of the Year

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Talent Named Middle School Counselor of the Year

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Thursday, July 6, 2023
WOODLAWN - Karen Talent (left), Woodlawn High School Counselor, was selected as the Southeast Arkansas Middle School Counselor of the Year for the 2022-2023 school.
Dr. Buster Lackey

Dr. Buster Lackey

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EASI Welcomes New Wellness Director

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Wednesday, July 5, 2023
PINE BLUFF  – The greatest asset of any agency is its people; however, being there for our patients and their family members and friends during medical emergencies is inherently stressful. Our emergency medical staff often work under unpredictable and rapidly changing circumstances.
Sarah Woods

Sarah Woods

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UAM To Host Fulbright Scholar-In-Residence

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Wednesday, July 5, 2023
MONTICELLO, Ark. — The University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM) will host Professor Sarah Woods of the Denmark National School of Performing Arts and the University of Cambridge as a Fulbright Scholar-in-Residence during the fall 2023 semester.
Catalyst Charcoal by Crystal Jennings

Catalyst Charcoal by Crystal Jennings

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Rison Artist Selected For Mid-South Exhibit

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Wednesday, July 5, 2023
PINE BLUFF - Crystal Jennings of Rison has been selected for inclusion in a biennial exhibition showcasing artists in the mid-South. She is among 35 artists selected for the “2023 Irene Rosenzweig Biennial Juried Exhibition,” organized by The Arts & Science Center for Southeast Arkansas (ASC).