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REINDEER RUN 5K - The Pioneer Village hosted the Reindeer Run 5K Saturday, Dec. 6. Pictured are Village President Marty Bowlin with runners Alyssa Parker, Kristie Saunders, Lauren Threlkeld, David West, Alicia Woody, Alivia Nixon, Jack Menard.

REINDEER RUN 5K - The Pioneer Village hosted the Reindeer Run 5K Saturday, Dec. 6. Pictured are Village President Marty Bowlin with runners Alyssa Parker, Kristie Saunders, Lauren Threlkeld, David West, Alicia Woody, Alivia Nixon, Jack Menard.

Pioneer Village Hosts Reindeer Run

News Staff
Wednesday, December 10, 2025
Cruz Gonzales

Cruz Gonzales

Rison Students of the Month: December

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Wednesday, December 10, 2025
The Rison High School Student of the Month for December for grades 7-9 is Cruz Gonzales. Cruz is the son of Matt and Ty Gonzales and Dustin and Lindsay Harris. He is in the seventh grade and is in FBLA and Junior Beta Club and plays football, basketball, and baseball. Congratulations, Cruz!
County Queens Collecting Fidgets for Nursing Home

County Queens Collecting Fidgets for Nursing Home

County Queens Collecting Fidgets for Nursing Home

News Staff
Wednesday, December 10, 2025
RISON - Cleveland County's Pageant Queens Cain Wilkins, Brynne Stover, and Alivia Nixon are partnering with The Green House Cottages of Southern Hills in Rison to help collect donations of fidgets. These items will go towards their occupational therapy and help make them stronger!

Cayces Will Host Give-Away Dec. 20 at Thorton Gym

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Wednesday, December 10, 2025
THORNTON - Cayce’s will open the Thornton Gym up Dec. 20 for a big Christmas Give Away. It is too late to turn in a child’s name for a bag, but come and shop Saturday Dec. 20, at the Cayce Gym in Thornton, Joannie Cayce has announced.
WOODLAWN - The U of A Division of Agriculture Extension Office announces the Woodlawn 6th Grade 4-H Officers. Pictured left to right are Bethany Boyd, secretary; Allie Cruce, vice president; Addi Saler, reporter; Rylei Quail, president; and Karsyn Kelley, photographer. For more information about 4-H, contact the Extension Office at (870) 325-6321.

WOODLAWN - The U of A Division of Agriculture Extension Office announces the Woodlawn 6th Grade 4-H Officers. Pictured left to right are Bethany Boyd, secretary; Allie Cruce, vice president; Addi Saler, reporter; Rylei Quail, president; and Karsyn Kelley, photographer. For more information about 4-H, contact the Extension Office at (870) 325-6321.

Woodlawn Sets 4-H Officers

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Wednesday, December 10, 2025
John Gavin

John Gavin

Extension Agent John Gavin To Retire After 40+ Years

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Wednesday, December 10, 2025
WARREN - Bradley County Extension Agent John Gavin has announced his retirement effective December 31, 2025.Gavin began his career with the Extension Service in Nevada County in 1985 where he stayed for 4 years before transferring to Union County.

UAM to offer PhD in Forest Resources

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Wednesday, December 10, 2025
MONTICELLO, Ark. — The University of Arkansas at Monticello will offer a Ph.D. in forest resources in the spring 2026 semester, following recent approval from the Higher Learning Commission.The University of Arkansas System Board of Trustees approved the program in October 2024.

Santa Heading To New Edinburg Dec. 19-20

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Wednesday, December 10, 2025
NEW EDINBURG - The New Edinburg Community Center will host Santa Claus for two nights this December, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Dec. 19 and 20.Re-New-ing Edinburg will provide cookies and hot cocoa and a special gift for attendees.

Rison Under Boil Order After Water Main Break

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Monday, December 8, 2025
The City of Rison is currently under a boil water after a 6-inch water main broke Sunday afternoon dropping water pressure below 20 psi. Joe Freyer, utilities manager for the City of Rison, said he received an alert via the automated alert system at 2:34 p.m.