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DUPUY'S FINAL REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING - Cleveland County School Board President Harrell Wilson (left) looks on as Superintendent Craig Dupuy (right) goes over an agenda item during Monday night's regular monthly school board meeting. Barring the need for a special meeting between now and June 30, it was the final time for him to meet with the school board before leaving for a new job as assistant superintendent for the Benton School District on July 1.

DUPUY'S FINAL REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING - Cleveland County School Board President Harrell Wilson (left) looks on as Superintendent Craig Dupuy (right) goes over an agenda item during Monday night's regular monthly school board meeting. Barring the need for a special meeting between now and June 30, it was the final time for him to meet with the school board before leaving for a new job as assistant superintendent for the Benton School District on July 1.

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CCSD Raising Meal Prices; Dupuy Previews LEARNS

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Wednesday, June 14, 2023
RISON - The Cleveland County School Board voted to increase school breakfast and lunch prices by 50 cents while Superintendent Craig Dupuy gave the board an update on some of the new laws that are part of the state's new LEARNS education plan.
Fire Closes Rison Store

Fire Closes Rison Store

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Fire Closes Rison Store; Signs of Burglary Inside

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Wednesday, June 14, 2023
RISON - A fire that destroyed the inside of a Rison convenience store was apparently burglarized before the fire broke out there early Sunday morning, according to local police and fire officials.
Rison in the Fall 2023

Rison in the Fall 2023

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Rison in the Fall Announcing 2023 Acts Next Week

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Wednesday, June 7, 2023
RISON - Rison Shine is expected to reveal details for October's Rison in the Fall Festival next Wednesday, June 14, organizer Douglas Boultinghouse has announced. "We have a really big announcement we can't wait to share," he said.

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Food Pantries Open Saturday in County

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Wednesday, June 7, 2023
USDA Commodities To Be Distributed June10 at Kingsland KINGSLAND - The Open Door Community Pantry located at 650 Hwy. 97 in Kingsland will be handing out USDA commodities from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, June 10. Open Door Pantry usually distributes commodities on the second Saturday of each month.

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Rison Pee Wee Will Have Fun Day This Saturday at Powell Park

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Wednesday, June 7, 2023
RISON - The Rison PeeWee Football League will be having a Fund Day beginning at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 10, at Powell Park in Rison. Activities for Fun Day include a free throw tournament, hor shoe race, sack race, ring toss and more games.
Courtesy Nitro Joe Science Show

Courtesy Nitro Joe Science Show

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Nitro Joe Kicks Off Summer Programs at Sturgis Library

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Wednesday, June 7, 2023
RISON - The Roy and Christin Sturgis Library will be kicking off the 2023 Summer Reading Program at 2 p.m. Monday, June 19, with Nitro Joe's Science Program. This is one of the most entertaining and interactive science shows that you've ever seen.
(Photo Courtesy of Wayne Cash)

(Photo Courtesy of Wayne Cash)

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Damaged Headstones Repaired at Historic Cemetery

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Wednesday, June 7, 2023
RISON - Several old headstones at the historic Cherry/Temperance Chapel Cemetery that is located along Mt. Elba Road were recently damaged by what appeared to be livestock as many cattle and horse hoof prints were apparent next to the damaged headstones.

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Transfer Station Will Have Different Hours June 12-17

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Wednesday, June 7, 2023
RISON - The Cleveland County Solid Waste Transfer Station will be changing its hours of operation to 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday, June 12, through Saturday, June 17, due to a temporary vacation schedule. The transfer station will return to its regular hours on Monday, June 19.