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Cleveland County Cares Fund To Help Local Needy

News Staff
Wednesday, November 30, 2022
RISON - With the holiday season fast approaching, the Cleveland County Care Fund is once again accepting donations to help local families in need have a Christmas this year as well as meet other pressing needs they may have.
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Rison, Charleston To Meet In 3A Semifinal This Friday

News Staff
Wednesday, November 30, 2022
RISON - A berth in the Class 3A state championship game will be on the line this Friday night when the Rison Wildcats host the Charleston Tigers in a Class 3A state semifinal game at 7 p.m. at George Walker Field of Champions.

Entergy Gives Tips To Deck The Halls Safely This Year

News Staff
Wednesday, November 23, 2022
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Make safety part of your family traditions with these tips from Entergy Arkansas for lighting your home for holiday celebrations. Bright lights and seasonal candles are staples during the holidays, but it’s important to note that these decorations can be dangerous.

Christmas Events Begin Next Week in Rison

News Staff
Wednesday, November 23, 2022
RISON - It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas in Rison as Christmas events are shaping up for the month of December. Below is a run down of what is currently planned with more announcements expected to be made in the weeks to come.
YARDLEY ON THE STOP - Rison's Dolten Yardley brings down Bismarck's running back Johnny Diaz during first quarter action. Yardley was one of the Wildcats' leading tackles and also had a fumble recovery near the end of the third quarter that allowed Rison to go up by two scores, 24-12, in the final period. (Photo by Chris Phillips)

YARDLEY ON THE STOP - Rison's Dolten Yardley brings down Bismarck's running back Johnny Diaz during first quarter action. Yardley was one of the Wildcats' leading tackles and also had a fumble recovery near the end of the third quarter that allowed Rison to go up by two scores, 24-12, in the final period. (Photo by Chris Phillips)

'Cats Pull Away in Fourth Quarter; Down Lions 30-19

Stan Sadler
Wednesday, November 23, 2022
RISON - Cashing in on two of Bismarck's four second half turnovers, the Rison Wildcats broke open a tight game during the final quarter to down the Lions, 30-19, in the second round of the Class 3A state playoffs last Friday night at frigid George Walker Field of Champions.

County's Voter Turnout Among Best in Arkansas

News Staff
Wednesday, November 23, 2022
RISON - Cleveland County had one of the best voter turnouts of any county in Arkansas during the Nov. 8 general election while the county seems to have solidified its shift toward the Republican party for local, state and federal races.

Local Schools Top Region's Report Cards

News Staff
Wednesday, November 23, 2022
RISON - The Cleveland County and Woodlawn School Districts once again led Southeast Arkansas based on their "report card" scores as the schools in both districts finished at or near the top based on data released by the Arkansas Department of Education (ADE) earlier this month.

Woodlawn Board OKs Staff Payments

News Staff
Wednesday, November 23, 2022
WOODLAWN - Teachers and staff working for the Woodlawn School District got an early Christmas present when the Woodlawn School Board approved Superintendent Kevin Hancock's recommendation to give each employee a one-time, non-recurring payment of $1,200 each.