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LEARNING ABOUT ARKANSAS WILDLIFE - Jeff Lawson, a wildlife biologist for the Arkansas Game & Fish Commission from Rison, shows a group of curious onlookers a bear skull during the Cleveland County Cutters & Strutters National Wild Turkey Federation Jakes Day event held at the old turkey farm off Mt. Elba Road south of Rison. More than 200 youth registered for the event as more than an estimated $10,000 in prizes was given away.

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Rejuvenated NWTF Jakes Day Sees One of Best Crowds Ever

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Wednesday, March 1, 2023

RISON - Organizers for the Cleveland County Cutters & Strutters Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF) are already discussing the possibility of having to find a new home for its Jakes Day next year as Saturday's youth event drew a record-breaking crowd.

School Board Election Ballot Draw Notice

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Wednesday, March 1, 2023

The ballot draw for the candidates running for the Zone 3 position on the Board of Directors for the Cleveland County School District will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, March 7, 2023, in the County Clerk’s Office at the Cleveland County Courthouse, 20 East Magnolia in Rison.

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Hwy 35 Junk Hunt Runs March 9-11

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Wednesday, February 22, 2023

RISON - The eighth annual Hwy. 35 Junk Hunt will run Thursday, March 9 through Saturday, March 11, Jennifer Via, organizer behind the Hwy. 35 and Hwy. 79-63 Junk Hunts has announced.

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New Edinburg School Reunion Set For July 8

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Wednesday, February 22, 2023

NEW EDINBURG - Re-Newing Edinburg will be the sponsor of the New Edinburg All School Reunion which has been held continuously since the mid 80s or approximately 40 years.

Kingsland School Reunion Saturday

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Wednesday, February 22, 2023

KINGSLAND - The Kingsland All-School Reunion will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 25, at the Kingsland School Auditorium, marking the first reunion after a two-year absence due to the COVID pandemic.

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School Lunches for Feb. 27-March 3

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Wednesday, February 22, 2023

Rison Elementary Monday - Grilled Chicken Breast & roasted potatoes or Bird Dog & Fries. Tuesday - Cheesy Chicken & Rice or Hamburger & Fries. Wednesday - Breakfast (waffles, sausage, egg, tots). Thursday - Chicken Nuggets & Fries. Friday - Pizza Pizza and Sidekicks.

Exhibit Photo Courtesy of Arkansas Secretary of State

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Old Kingsland Post Office Featured in Capitol Exhibit

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Wednesday, February 22, 2023

LITTLE ROCK - The current Post Office Exhibit located on the main floor of the Capitol Building includes photos of Johnny Cash at the Old Kingsland Post Office along with his friend, Johnny Horton, in May 1959 while they were visiting the area on a fishing trip.

Female Veterans Photo Sessions Thursday In Rison

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Wednesday, February 22, 2023

RISON - The Cleveland County Veterans Office will host a special photo session Thursday, Feb. 23 at the Veterans Building in Rison from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This session is for all female Veterans in the county to be part of a special program honoring the 75th anniversary of women in the service.

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Mt. Zion Cemetery Meeting April 1

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Wednesday, February 22, 2023

RISON - The Mt. Zion Cemetery Committee will meet at 9 a.m. Saturday, April 1. Donations can be mailed to Barbara Wilson, P.O. Box 112, Rison, AR 71665 for maintenance and upkeep of the cemetery.

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New Cemetery Meeting March 11

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Wednesday, February 22, 2023

RISON - Attention all family members. There will be a meeting for the New Cemetery March 11 at 11 a.m. at First Baptist Church.