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Local Schools Set Graduation Dates

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Wednesday, May 3, 2023

RISON - Rison and Woodlawn High Schools have announced their graduation plans for the Class of 2023. Rison High School will have its graduation ceremony at 8 p.m. Thursday, May 11, at George Walker Field of Champions. Woodlawn High School will hold its graduation ceremony beginning at 7 p.m.

REEVES DECLARED STATE CHAMPION - Rison High School Future Farmers of America (FFA) adviser Leanna Britton (left) poses with Rison student Alaina Reeves (right) who was named state champion in Specialty Crop Production and received a Proficiency Award/State Finalist award during the Arkansas FFA Convention held last week at Hot Springs. Reeves received her Proficiency Award for her Supervised Agricultural Experience in developing her mushroom and micro-green business into Gnome Home Farms.

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Womack Elected Officer, Reeves Wins Gold at State FFA

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Wednesday, May 3, 2023

RISON - Rison High School Future Farmers of America(FFA) chapter member Addison Womack was elected as a state officer while Alaina Reeves was recognized for her Supervised Agriculture Experience (SAE) and was awarded State Champion Gold in specialty crop production at the 96th Arkansas FFA State...

Search Conducted Tuesday in Northern Cleveland County

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Search Conducted Tuesday in Northern Cleveland County

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Wednesday, April 26, 2023

The Cleveland County Sheriff's Department joined law enforcement agencies from Jefferson County as well as the Arkansas State Police Tuesday afternoon to search for a suspect(s) who was believed to be in an area along Hwy. 133 around the Morris Road and Gun Club Road West intersections.

Re-New-ing Edinburg

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Re-New-ing Edinburg Update

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Wednesday, April 26, 2023

Re-New-ing Edinburg met April 18 at the New Edinburg Community Center. Present were Roger McClellan, Shelia Towery, Linda Hornaday, Kathy Waldrop, Patricia McClellan and Melody Spears Vice-President Roger McClellan called the meeting to order.

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Rison Shine Meeting Tuesday

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Wednesday, April 26, 2023

RISON - Rison Shine will hold a meeting Tuesday, May 2 at 5:30 p.m. at the Cleveland County Herald office. Topics on the agenda include the Cruisin' Cleveland County Bike Ride, the Rison in the Fall Festival and more.

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School Lunches for May 1-5

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Wednesday, April 26, 2023

Rison Elementary Monday - spaghetti and meatballs or chicken sandwich. Tuesday - nachos or hamburger. Wednesday - chicken nuggets or beef fingers. Thursday - french toast sticks or mini corndogs. Friday - Pizza, Pizza and Sidekicks!

(Photo courtesy of Randy Morgan)

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Danny Jacks Statue Ceremony is June 3

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Wednesday, April 26, 2023

RISON - Carmen Martinez, pictured above, lays brick for the base that will support a plaque recognizing the late Danny Jacks of Rowell at the Cleveland County Veterans Park in Rison. Martinez completed the base last Wednesday, April 19.

The Last 5 Years

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Arts & Science Center at PB Presenting 'Last Five Years'

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Wednesday, April 26, 2023

PINE BLUFF - The Arts & Science Center will open ticket sales for its production of "The Last Five Years" on May 1. Performances are 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, June 22-24, and 2 p.m. Sunday, June 25, in the Adam B. Robinson Jr. Black Box Theater at ART WORKS on Main, 627 S. Main St.

Pictured are Anna Scott, Keeli Stewart, Art Teacher Nickie Owens, Aubree Wright, and Congressman Bruce Westerman.

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Woodlawn Students Show at Congressional Youth Art Contest

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Wednesday, April 26, 2023

Seven Woodlawn Students entered nine art pieces in the Congressional Youth Art Contest, which was showcased Monday, April 25 at the Mid-America Science Museum in Hot Springs.

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WHS Spanish Club Hosting Memorial Scholarship Golf Tournament

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Wednesday, April 26, 2023

LITTLE ROCK - The Woodlawn High School Spanish program along with an Arkansas Community Partnership team will sponsor the 2nd Annual Tristen Daniel Miller Memorial Scholarship Golf Tournament. The tournament will be held May 12 at Eagle Hill Golf Course and Athletic Club in Little Rock.