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Smithsonian Exhibit Visits Little Rock

News Staff
Wednesday, April 19, 2023
LITTLE ROCK - The Arkan‐sas Secretary of State is cur‐rently hosting the Smithsonian traveling exhibition at the Arkansas State Capitol through May 23. When American revolutionar‐ies waged a war for indepen‐dence they took a leap of faith that sent ripple effects across generations.
Cruisin' Cleveland County

Cruisin' Cleveland County

June 17 Cruisin' Bicycle Ride Plans Shaping Up

News Staff
Wednesday, April 19, 2023
RISON - The inaugural Cruisin’ Cleveland County Bicycle Ride is set for Saturday, June 17. The event is being organized and promoted by the City of Rison, Cleveland County Officials and groups within the Kickstart Cleveland County Community Development Initiative.
DAR AWARDS RISON SENIOR - Mrs. Barbara Drye of the Chicot Trace DAR Association (right) presents the 2023 DAR Scholarship to Rison High School Senior Melody Ann Raymick (left). This honor requires the recipient to exhibit qualities of good character to include but are not limited to: Dependability, Service, Leadership and Patriotism.

DAR AWARDS RISON SENIOR - Mrs. Barbara Drye of the Chicot Trace DAR Association (right) presents the 2023 DAR Scholarship to Rison High School Senior Melody Ann Raymick (left). This honor requires the recipient to exhibit qualities of good character to include but are not limited to: Dependability, Service, Leadership and Patriotism.

DAR Awards Rison Senior

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Wednesday, April 19, 2023

King, Walker Hired For New Roles

News Staff
Wednesday, April 19, 2023
RISON - The Cleveland County School Board approved hiring Rison High School Principal Davy King to the new position of director of athletics, transportation and maintenance while Rison Elementary Principal Letitia Walker was named as the new principal for Rison High School.
Cleveland County School District 2023-24 Certified Salary Schedule

Cleveland County School District 2023-24 Certified Salary Schedule

CCSB Approves Revised Teacher Salary Schedule

News Staff
Wednesday, April 19, 2023
RISON - While the Cleveland County School Board approved a new certified salary schedule Monday that reflects the new $50,000 minimum salary for teachers under the LEARNS Act, Superintendent Craig Dupuy was not as optimistic about the state funding being enough to give classified workers a $2 per...

Keeping CCSD Solvent Will Be Williams' Focus

News Staff
Wednesday, April 19, 2023
RISON - Jerrod Williams, the incoming superintendent for the Cleveland County School District, said the long-term financial stability of the school district will be the primary focus of the recommendations he makes to the school board when he officially begins his one-year contract on July 1.
Woodlawn School District 2023-24 Certified Salary Schedule

Woodlawn School District 2023-24 Certified Salary Schedule

Woodlawn Approves New Certified Salary Schedule

News Staff
Wednesday, April 19, 2023
WOODLAWN - The Woodlawn School Board approved a revised teacher salary schedule for the 2023-24 school year last Thursday that will put the district in compliance with the new LEARNS education plan approved by the state legislature and signed into law by Gov. Sarah Sanders.

County Seeks Residents' Input on Mitigation Plan

News Staff
Wednesday, April 19, 2023
RISON - The Cleveland County Office of Emergency Management (OEM) is asking county residents to complete an online survey that will make the county eligible for funding for projects related to combating the impact of natural disasters in the county.