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Boyd Family Reunion May 27

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Wednesday, April 19, 2023

NEW EDINBURG - Relatives of Abraham Boyd and Eula Easterling Boyd are invited to attend the Boyd Family Reunion Saturday, May 27 at the old Boyd homeplace, located at 760 Scott Road in New Edinburg. Neighbors and friends are also encouraged to attend. A potluck lunch will begin at noon.

Drake Palazzi & Breanna Pierce

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Pierce, Palazzi To Wed May 27 at Tanglewood

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Wednesday, April 19, 2023

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Pierce of Rison are pleased to announce the upcoming marriage of their daughter, Breanna Pierce, to Drake Palazzi, son of Mark Palazzi of Hot Springs and Angie and Bo Hudson of Rison. Drake is a 2014 graduate of Rison High School.

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Historical Society Thursday Meeting Rescheduled

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Wednesday, April 19, 2023

RISON - The Cleveland County Historical Society will reschedule its meeting Thursday, April 20 due to the projected forecast for inclement weather. A new date for the meeting will be announced soon.

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School Lunches for April 24-28

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Wednesday, April 19, 2023

Rison Elementary Monday - chili & cornbread or Bosco sticks & marinara. Tuesday - Tacos or Hamburgers. Wednesday - Swedish meatballs or mini corndogs. Thursday - Chicken fried rice or chicken sandwich. Friday - pizza, pizza and sidekicks.

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Kingsland Water To Shut Off Service For Past-Due Bills

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Wednesday, April 19, 2023

KINGSLAND - The Kingsland Water Department announced that it will begin shutting off water to customers with delinquent bills beginning this Monday, April 24. Payment can be made through the drop box at the Kingsland Water Office, a FBT Bank or by mailing it in.

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Smithsonian Exhibit Visits Little Rock

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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

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June 17 Cruisin' Bicycle Ride Plans Shaping Up

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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.

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DAR Awards Rison Senior

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Wednesday, April 19, 2023

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Sister Fellowship April 30 at First Baptist Church

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Wednesday, April 19, 2023

RISON - All women are invited to attend a Sister to Sister Fellowship at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, April 30 at First Baptist Church. The church is located at 302 Mockinbird Lane in Rison. Rev. Terry W. Reams, Sr. is pastor.

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King, Walker Hired For New Roles

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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.