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Herald File Photo: May 2022

Herald File Photo: May 2022

Judge Talley Orders Sled To Pay Fines From Tank Shooting

News Staff
Wednesday, April 12, 2023
RISON - Circuit Judge David W. Talley instructed Timothy Sled of Kingsland on Tuesday to be actively paying the $15,000 in fines and fees he owes after being convicted of two felony counts for shooting the Kingsland water tank last year.
Howie lays out state's broadband plans.

Howie lays out state's broadband plans.

Broadband Committee To Be Formed

News Staff
Wednesday, April 12, 2023
RISON - While the state's official goal is to provide access to high speed internet to every household in Arkansas by 2028, Glen Howie, director of the Arkansas State Broadband Office, said he want its done sooner than that.

Affordable Connectivity Helps With Internet Fees

News Staff
Wednesday, April 12, 2023
RISON - In addition to establishing a high speed internet infrastructure to serve all the state, the Arkansas State Broadband Office is also making it a goal to make broadband internet service as affordable as possible.

Williams Gives Perspectives On CCSD Under LEARNS

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Wednesday, April 12, 2023
RISON - Incoming Cleveland County School District Superintendent Jerrod Williams, who will begin his one-year contract on July 1, said he is "apprehensive" about what the future holds for smaller school districts under Gov.

Coaching Turnover Continues at Rison

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Wednesday, April 12, 2023
RISON - The turnover of head coaches for various athletic teams at Rison High School continued Monday night as the Cleveland County School Board approved the hiring of a new boys basketball coach while accepting the resignation of its current baseball coach.

School Lunches for April 10-14

News Staff
Wednesday, April 5, 2023
Rison Elementary Monday - mashed potato chicken bowl or Bosco Sticks w/ marinara. Tuesday - Tacos or Hamburger. Wednesday - chicken alfredo or classic chicken sandwich AND chocolate chip cookies. Thursday - chili dog or grilled cheese. Friday - pizza, pizza and sidekicks!
Willie Edward Richardson born around April 4, 1895. Willie Richardson served in World War 1 with the United States Army. The enlistment was in 1917 and the service was completed in 1917. His daughter, Willie Mae Richardson Roberson (mother of author), was a long-time resident of Rison.

Willie Edward Richardson born around April 4, 1895. Willie Richardson served in World War 1 with the United States Army. The enlistment was in 1917 and the service was completed in 1917. His daughter, Willie Mae Richardson Roberson (mother of author), was a long-time resident of Rison.

Story of Service: Willie Edward Richardson

News Staff
Wednesday, April 5, 2023
My grandfather, Willie Richardson, was a veteran of World War I, and his experiences symbolize the service and family life of many African American soldiers. Unfortunately, their military service occurred during a period of "nots.

Retired Teachers Meeting Tuesday

News Staff
Wednesday, April 5, 2023
FORDYCE - The Cleveland/ Dallas County Retired Teachers Association will meet at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 11 in the Fellowship Hall of the First Methodst Church in Fordyce.