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John Thomas Shepherd To Run For Circuit Judge

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Wednesday, March 15, 2023
EL DORADO - El Dorado attorney, John Thomas Shepherd, has announced his intention to seek election as Fourth Division Circuit Judge in the 13th Judicial District.

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Pesticide Training Tuesday at Rison

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Wednesday, March 15, 2023
RISON - The Cleveland County Cooperative Extension Service will be conducting a pesticide applicator training session Tuesday, March 21 at the Veterans Building beginning at 6 p.m. Each participant will be charged a $20 training fee which will go towards training materials.
Jakes Day

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County’s Jakes Day Event Could Make Move to Fairgrounds

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Wednesday, March 15, 2023
RISON - The Cleveland County Cutters & Strutters Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF) could be moving its Jakes Day youth event to the Cleveland County Fairgrounds next year after seeing a record turnout this year.

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CCSB Approves New Admin Job For Various Duties

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Wednesday, March 15, 2023
RISON - The Cleveland County School Board approved Superintendent Craig Dupuy's recommendation Monday night to create a new position for an athletics, transportation and maintenance director. The motion was only to create the position, and did not include anyone to fill the job.
WOODLAWN SCHOOL BOARD MEETING - Woodlawn Superintendent Dr. Kevin Hancock (center) addresses the Woodlawn School Board during its regular monthly meeting Monday night. Hancock went over the impact the new Arkansas LEARNS Act will have on the school district. Also pictured are (left to right) Board President Larry Reynolds, Board Secretary Shane Dixon and board member David Stover.

WOODLAWN SCHOOL BOARD MEETING - Woodlawn Superintendent Dr. Kevin Hancock (center) addresses the Woodlawn School Board during its regular monthly meeting Monday night. Hancock went over the impact the new Arkansas LEARNS Act will have on the school district. Also pictured are (left to right) Board President Larry Reynolds, Board Secretary Shane Dixon and board member David Stover.

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Hancock Discusses New Law's Impact on WSD

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Wednesday, March 15, 2023
WOODLAWN - Superintendent Dr. Kevin Hancock gave the Woodlawn School Board an overview of what impact Gov. Sarah Sanders' education plan could have on the district during a busy regular monthly meeting Monday night inside the Woodlawn School cafetorium.
Among the chicken entries were these two Modern Birchens that have long legs and slender bodies. Another part of the show was the showmanship competition for younger competitors.

Among the chicken entries were these two Modern Birchens that have long legs and slender bodies. Another part of the show was the showmanship competition for younger competitors.

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Fairgrounds Hosts Backwoods Poultry Show

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Wednesday, March 15, 2023
The Backwoods Poultry Show, organized by Frankie Harper of the Cleveland County Fair Board, was held this past Saturday at the fairgrounds in Rison. The show, which featured chickens, ducks and geese, drew contestants from across Arkansas as well as Iowa, Oklahoma and Missouri.
ARKANSAS LEARNS PLAN - This graphic released by Gov. Sarah Sanders’ office reveals some of the highlights of her Arkansas LEARNS plan that was signed into law last Wednesday, March 8

ARKANSAS LEARNS PLAN - This graphic released by Gov. Sarah Sanders’ office reveals some of the highlights of her Arkansas LEARNS plan that was signed into law last Wednesday, March 8

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Local Districts Standing Pat on LEARNS

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Wednesday, March 15, 2023
RISON - Superintendents for both the Cleveland County and Woodlawn School Districts said they will be taking a waitand-see approach as how to adjust to the new education plan set in place by the new Arkansas LEARNS act. Last Wednesday, March 8, Gov.