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Rison Council Approves New Planning Commission

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Wednesday, March 8, 2023

RISON - The Rison City Council unanimously approved Mayor Charles Roberts’ request Tuesday night to organize a planning commission that will look at ways to develop the city for residential, commercial and industrial growth.

The Arkansas Army National Guard Recruiting and Retention Battalion

National Guard Invites Public to Military Experience Event This Thursday

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Monday, March 6, 2023

SHERIDAN - The Arkansas Army National Guard Recruiting and Retention Battalion invite residents of Rison, Fordyce, Sheridan, East End and Poyen that are ages 16-35 to the 216th Military Police Guard Experience this Thursday, March 9 from 3:30 to 6 p.m. at 91 County Road 74, Sheridan, AR 72150.

Bethel #1 Begins Revival This Sunday

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Friday, March 3, 2023

RISON - Bro. Scott Delashaw of Faith Baptist Church in Decatur, Ala., will be leading revival services beginning this Sunday, March 5, at Bethel #1 Missionary Baptist Church, 2230 Hwy. 35 North in Rison. Bro. Delashaw will present the message during the morning service beginning at 10 a.m.

Baby Shower March 11 for Attwoods

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Friday, March 3, 2023

RISON - A baby shower will be held Saturday, March 11 at 12 noon at the Rison Methodist Church Family Life Center for Jana and Jared Attwood. They are expecting a baby boy and are registered at Rison Pharmacy, Target and Walmart.

Retired Teachers Meeting March 14

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Wednesday, March 1, 2023

FORDYCE - The Cleveland/ Dallas County Retired Teachers Association will meet Tuesday, March 14 at 1:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall of the First Untied Methodist Church in Fordyce.

Paul and Su Lackey

Paul and Su Lackey To Celebrate 60th Anniversary

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Wednesday, March 1, 2023

Mr. and Mrs. Paul Lackey of Cleveland County will celebrate 60 years of marriage on March 18, 2023 at the Lakewood POA located at 4500 Lakeshore Drive in North Little Rock with a casual reception from 2 to 4 p.m. for friends and family to stop in and visit.

School Lunches for March 6-10

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Wednesday, March 1, 2023

Rison Elementary Monday - spaghetti with meat sauce or steak fingers and mashed potatoes. Tuesday - Nachos or hamburger. Wednesday - chicken nuggets or chicken sandwich. Thursday - Breakfast on both lines! Friday - pizza, pizza, and sidekicks!

Bo Hudson

Hudson Promoted By Jefferson Co. Sheriff

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Wednesday, March 1, 2023

PINE BLUFF - Jefferson County Sheriff Lafayette Woods, Jr. has announced the promotion of Internal Affairs Sergeant Jimmy "Bo" Hudson of Rison to Chief Deputy, Jail Administrator.

RESCHEDULED GOSPEL CONCERT TO FEATURE HALEY CREEK BOYS SUNDAY - The Haley Creek Boys, a bluegrass/gospel group based in the Hamburg area, have rescheduled its Gospel Concert from February at the Kingsland Missionary Baptist Church for this weekend, 6 p.m. Sunday, March 5. The church is located at 220 First Street in Kingsland.

Rescheduled Gospel Concert to Feature Haley Creek Boys Sunday

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Wednesday, March 1, 2023

Rison Shine

Rison Shine Meeting Tuesday

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Wednesday, March 1, 2023

RISON - Rison Shine will have a meeting Tuesday, March 7 at 5:30 p.m. at the Cleveland County Herald office on Main Street, president Celeste Beatty has announced. Topics include planning for upcoming Easter and spring/ summer events, as well as preplanning for the Rison in the Fall Festival.