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HEADING TO RISON - This M60 tank, currently on display at the Preston Malloy Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post at Hamburg, is expected to be moved to the Veterans Park in Rison. A new concrete pad for the tank was put down at the park this week. (Photo compliments of Randy Morgan)

HEADING TO RISON - This M60 tank, currently on display at the Preston Malloy Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post at Hamburg, is expected to be moved to the Veterans Park in Rison. A new concrete pad for the tank was put down at the park this week. (Photo compliments of Randy Morgan)

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Army Agrees To Transfer Tank From Hamburg to Veterans Park

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Wednesday, August 5, 2026
RISON - Veterans Park at Rison will soon be receiving an M60 tank from a Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post at Hamburg to serve as a centerpiece of the military equipment on display at the park.Rison Mayor Charles Roberts said the city is in the final stages of preparing the paperwork for the U.S.
MAGNOLIA SALON - Cassie Riggins, owner of the new Magnolia Salon at 410 East Magnolia in Rison, says she wanted to keep much of the rustic charm that came with the century-old house while adding a modem touch with chandeliers in each room.

MAGNOLIA SALON - Cassie Riggins, owner of the new Magnolia Salon at 410 East Magnolia in Rison, says she wanted to keep much of the rustic charm that came with the century-old house while adding a modem touch with chandeliers in each room.

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Riggins Converts One of Rison’s Oldest Homes Into New Salon

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Wednesday, August 5, 2026
RISON - One of the oldest homes in Rison is now home to one of its newest businesses: Magnolia Salon.Anyone driving along Magnolia Street (Hwy.
FUN AND FITNESS - Local healthcare provider Lauren Threlkeld (second from right) recently launched the Saturday Movement Club in Rison. The movement club serves as a way to prepare for the Fall into Fitness event that will be part of the Oct. 10 Rison in the Fall Festival.

FUN AND FITNESS - Local healthcare provider Lauren Threlkeld (second from right) recently launched the Saturday Movement Club in Rison. The movement club serves as a way to prepare for the Fall into Fitness event that will be part of the Oct. 10 Rison in the Fall Festival.

Threlkeld Creates Saturday Movement Club in Advance Of Absolute Health Opening

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Wednesday, August 5, 2026
RISON - For many living in small-town rural Arkansas, finding safe, approachable, and truly welcoming ways to stay physically active can sometimes feel like a steep hill to climb.

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County Approves Bin Covers; Herron To Retire Dec. 31

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Wednesday, August 5, 2026
RISON - The Cleveland County Quorum Court approved a bid of $29,460 to build two bin covers at the Cleveland County Solid Waste Transfer Station at Rison to keep the facility in compliance with state regulations.

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Rison Residents Could See Water Issues on Thursday

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Wednesday, August 5, 2026
RISON - Rison Utilities Director Gene Norton said some residents with the City of Rison could experience temporary discoloration of their water as a state-required fire hydrant flow and pressure test is conducted Thursday morning.Norton said the test is scheduled to begin at 9 a.m.
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Delinquent Notice

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Kingsland To Begin Placing Shut Off Notices Today

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Thursday, July 30, 2026
KINGSLAND - Kingsland Mayor Samantha Johnson said she and Kingsland Water Operator Mark Allen will be going to those addresses with delinquent water bills starting today (Thursday, July 30) to alert them that their water will be shut off on Wednesday, Aug. 5.
Becky and Gary Lynn

Becky and Gary Lynn

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Lynns Celebrating 50th Anniversary on Friday

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Wednesday, July 29, 2026
Gary and Becky Lynn will be celebrating their 50th anniversary this Friday, July 31. The couple was married on July 31, 1976, at Enon Missionary Baptist Church at Rye with Bro. Howard Wells officiating.A 50th wedding anniversary celebration is planned for 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug.
Sales Tax Weekend is Saturday, Sunday

Sales Tax Weekend is Saturday, Sunday

Sales Tax Weekend is Saturday, Sunday

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Wednesday, July 29, 2026
LITTLE ROCK - The Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration (DFA) has announced that the “Tax Free Weekend” will begin at 12:01 a.m. Aug. 1 and continue through 11:59 p.m. Aug. 2.Shoppers will not pay the state’s 6.5 percent sales tax on all qualified items during this period.
Woodlawn Fire Department Receives Rural Services Block Grant

Woodlawn Fire Department Receives Rural Services Block Grant

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Woodlawn Fire Department Receives Rural Services Block Grant

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Wednesday, July 29, 2026
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (July 13, 2026) – Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders, alongside the Arkansas Economic Development Commission, announced more than $12.52 million in funding for Arkansas cities, counties, and communities.
Photo courtesy of John Appleget

Photo courtesy of John Appleget

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Lt. Gov. Leslie Rutledge Visits Rison

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Wednesday, July 29, 2026
RISON - Lt. Gov. Leslie Rutledge addresses about 250 supporters of District 1 State Senate candidate Harrell Wilson of the Staves community during a campaign rally held at the Cleveland County Fairgrounds last Thursday in Rison. Rutledge, along with Gov.