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CRUISN' CLEVELAND COUNTY BIKE RIDE DEEMED A SUCCESS - Bike riders department from the Pioneer Village Saturday morning for the first ever Cruisin' Cleveland County Bike Ride. Rison Mayor Charles Roberts and Event Organizer Darren Austin deemed the first-ever bike ride a success as 37 riders from across the state took part in the event that featured routes of up to 65 miles across the county. (Photo by Douglas Boultinghouse)

CRUISN' CLEVELAND COUNTY BIKE RIDE DEEMED A SUCCESS - Bike riders department from the Pioneer Village Saturday morning for the first ever Cruisin' Cleveland County Bike Ride. Rison Mayor Charles Roberts and Event Organizer Darren Austin deemed the first-ever bike ride a success as 37 riders from across the state took part in the event that featured routes of up to 65 miles across the county. (Photo by Douglas Boultinghouse)

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Bike Riders Have Positive Things To Say About County's First Event

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Wednesday, June 21, 2023
RISON - The first ever organized bike ride cruised through Cleveland County this past Saturday, marking what organizers described as a successful event and setting the path for a bigger event next year.

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Local Students on ASU Honors Lists

News Staff
Wednesday, June 14, 2023
JONESBORO – Students on the Chancellor's and Dean's Lists for the spring 2023 semester at Arkansas State University have been announced. The lists recognize undergraduate students who achieved the highest grade-point averages while completing a minimum of 12 credit hours of study.

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Dorey’s Fish Fry July 13 at RUMC

News Staff
Wednesday, June 14, 2023
RISON - Rison United Methodist Church Outreach Committee will host a Fish Fry by Dorey’s July 13, from 4-6 p.m. Plates will be picked up at church parking lot. Fish and chicken are available. Tickets are $16 and can be purchased from church members.

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Rison Methodist Food Pantry June 24

News Staff
Wednesday, June 14, 2023
RISON - Rison United Methodist Church will be hosting a food pantry from 9 to 10:30 a.m. the fourth Saturday of each month. The next food pantry will be held Saturday, June 24.

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Food Pantry Saturday at Macedonia MBC

News Staff
Wednesday, June 14, 2023
RISON - Macedonia Mission‐ary Baptist Church, located on Hwy. 35 South, will open its Food Pantry Saturday, June 17 from 9 to 10:30 a.m. The church holds its food pantry the third Saturday of each month.

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Ladies Auxiliary Holds Quarterly Meeting

News Staff
Wednesday, June 14, 2023
The ABA Friendship Association District Ladies Auxiliary met for its quarterly meeting on April 13, 2023, at Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church (“MBC”). President Traci Harrington of Bethlehem MBC, called the meeting to order. Bro. Sluggo Norris, pastor of the host church, led the opening prayer.
Johnie and LaDonne Brewster

Johnie and LaDonne Brewster

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Johnie, LaDonne Brewster Celebrating 60 Years Saturday

News Staff
Wednesday, June 14, 2023
RISON - Johnie and LaDonne Brewster of Rison will celebrate their 60th anniversary this Saturday, June 17 with a special gathering at Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church, beginning at 2 p.m. The couple wed May 31, 1963.

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Bethel #1 To Host VBS on June 26-30

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Wednesday, June 14, 2023
RISON - Bethel #1 Missionary Baptist Church near Rison has announced it will be hosting its Proclamation Safari Park Vacation Bible School Monday through Friday, June 26-30. A meal will be served at 5:15 p.m. each day with the Bible School. There will be classes for everyone, including adults.

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Upcoming Reunions

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Wednesday, June 14, 2023
New Edinburg Class of 1957 Gathering June 24 NEW EDINBURG - The New Edinburg Class of 1957 will hold its annual gathering Saturday, June 24 at the Bridge Creek Lodge.