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Dollar General Closing Kingsland Land Sale June 7

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Wednesday, May 31, 2023
KINGSLAND - The company overseeing the land purchase for a new Dollar General store in Kingsland has informed Kingsland Mayor Sharon Crosby that the company expects to close on the property June 7.

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Farmers Market Opening Postponed To June 8 in Rison

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Wednesday, May 31, 2023
RISON - Greg Jaggers, the 2023 manager for the Rison Farmers Market, has announced that the opening of the market is being moved to next Thursday, June 8, at the FBT Community Park in downtown Rison due to availability of local produce.
SALUTING OUR VETERANS AND FIRST RESPONDERS

SALUTING OUR VETERANS AND FIRST RESPONDERS

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Ceremony Saturday To Dedicate Jacks Memorial

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Wednesday, May 31, 2023
RISON - The Cleveland County Veterans Association will honor the late Staff Sgt. Danny Lee Jacks and all veterans of Cleveland County during a special ceremony this Saturday morning, June 3, at the Cleveland County Veterans Park in Rison. Seating will begin at 10:30 a.m.

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Union Cemetery Decoration Day Sunday

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Wednesday, May 24, 2023
RYE - The Union Cemetery at Rye will be having its annual Decoration Day beginning at 10 a.m. Sunday, May 28, at the cemetery. Bring your lunch and flowers to help keep this 85-year celebration alive. Harmony Free Will Baptist Church will be in charge of this year's service.

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Taylor, Cash Reunion June 3 at Staves

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Wednesday, May 24, 2023
RISON - The annual Jess and Lottie Cash Taylor's family reunion will be held Saturday, June 3, at the Y (Staves) Community Center. The reunion begins at 10 a.m. and will include a potluck lunch at 12 Noon. All relatives and friends are welcome and encouraged to attend.

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Boyd Family Reunion Saturday

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Wednesday, May 24, 2023
NEW EDINBURG - Relatives of Abraham Boyd and Eula Easterling Boyd are invited to attend the Boyd Family Reunion Saturday, May 27 at the old Boyd homeplace, located at 760 Scott Road in New Edinburg. Neighbors and friends are also encouraged to attend. A potluck lunch will begin at noon.

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Cummings Reunion June 4 at 'Y'

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Wednesday, May 24, 2023
RISON - The annual Cummings family reunion will be held Sunday, June 4 at the Y Community Center. A potluck lunch will be served at noon. For additional information, call Mary Vallance 870-325-6887.
(Top row, left to right) Demorse McCloud, Kylei Fletcher, Senri Chin, Jacob O'Fallon, Lily Lancaster; (Bottom row, left to right) Gibson Terry, Khloe Ento, Ryley Lantrip, Lia Arp, Hope Ballard, Cannon Taylor and Jarvis Grooters. Not Pictured: Rayleigh Lloyd and Elsie Wendel.

(Top row, left to right) Demorse McCloud, Kylei Fletcher, Senri Chin, Jacob O'Fallon, Lily Lancaster; (Bottom row, left to right) Gibson Terry, Khloe Ento, Ryley Lantrip, Lia Arp, Hope Ballard, Cannon Taylor and Jarvis Grooters. Not Pictured: Rayleigh Lloyd and Elsie Wendel.

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Rison Elementary Artists of the Month: May

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Wednesday, May 24, 2023
Private first class Marquis Yarnell of Rison (left) was recently promoted to Specialist, earning the rank of E4, in the Arkansas National Guard. He enjoys his military occupational service of carpentry and masonry as part of a support unit at Fort Chaffey.

Private first class Marquis Yarnell of Rison (left) was recently promoted to Specialist, earning the rank of E4, in the Arkansas National Guard. He enjoys his military occupational service of carpentry and masonry as part of a support unit at Fort Chaffey.

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Local Brothers Promoted by National Guard

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Wednesday, May 24, 2023