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Tuesday, November 25, 2025

Courtesy of Arkansas Press Association Publisher WeeklyLITTLE ROCK - A weekly newspaper in a small town, functioning in a focused and dedicated manner, can indeed represent the heart of the community.

CHRISTMAS IN THE VILLAGE - In this photo from 2017, a young child visits with Santa and Mrs. Claus at the Christmas in the Village Festival at the Pioneer Village. This year’s festival will be held over two nights, Dec. 4 and Dec. 11.

Revamped Christmas Festival Set For Next Thursday at Village

News Staff

Tuesday, November 25, 2025

RISON - The annual "Christmas in the Village" event at the Pioneer Village is changing things up this year, pivoting from a traditional Saturday event to a nighttime celebration to boost community participation.

FIRST DEER - Jackson Neal, 8 years old, killed his first deer, a 6-point, in Kingsland.

Youth Hunt Photos

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Tuesday, November 25, 2025

School Lunches for Dec. 1-5

News Staff

Tuesday, November 25, 2025

Rison ElementaryMonday - Create: Beef patty, gravy, whole grain biscuit. Classics: Cheeseburger, fries. Sides: Mashed potatoes, grape tomatoes. Fresh whole fruit.Tuesday - Create: Chicken taco. Classics: Toasty cheese sandwich, fries. Sides: Refried beans, Mexicali corn. Fresh whole fruit.

Photo by Angie Hudson

Forestry Commission Plants Shade Tree at Rison Elementary

News Staff

Tuesday, November 25, 2025

RISON - The Arkansas Department of Agriculture has selected ten schools to participate in the 2025 Shade Trees on Playgrounds (STOP) Program, one of which was Rison Elementary School. A ceremony was held Thursday, Nov. 13 to plant a shade tree on the school campus near the playground.

CELEBRATION TIME - Cleveland County School District Superintendent Davy King (lower left) addresses the crowd of supporters who gathered at the courthouse to await the results. King credited many of them with putting in the work to finally get the millage approved after two other attempts in 2021 and 2022 came up short.

CCSD Voters Approve 6-Mill Increase

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Wednesday, November 19, 2025

RISON - Voters in the Cleveland County School District overwhelming supported a 6-mill tax increase in Tuesday’s election to support construction of a new gym at the Rison School campus.The final but unofficial total had 870 votes for the millage (68.2 percent) and 405 votes against the millage (31.

Final Day for Election Filing Produces New Candidates

News Staff

Wednesday, November 19, 2025

RISON - One long-time justice of the peace on the Cleveland County Quorum Court and one member of the Woodlawn School Board decided not to seek re-election as the filing period for the 2026 primary and school elections came to a close at noon last Wednesday (Nov. 12).

King Says CCSD Next Up For Gym Partnership Funds

News Staff

Wednesday, November 19, 2025

RISON - Superintendent Davy King informed those attending the Cleveland County School District’s Facilities Master Plan hearing Monday evening that the district’s gym project is now the next in line to be offered state partnership funding.

Woodlawn Board Approves Budget For Cafeteria Expansion Project

News Staff

Wednesday, November 19, 2025

RISON - After taking a week to think about it, the Woodlawn School Board voted during a special meeting Monday night to approve a “conceptional budget” of $1.44 million to build an addition to the school cafeteria as well as add a second serving line and make renovations to the kitchen area.

More Activities Added To Christmas in the Village

News Staff

Wednesday, November 19, 2025

RISON - Christmas in the Village has added to the lineup for a revamped two-night event at the Pioneer Village, 200 Yaney Drive in Rison.Rison Elementary and Rison High School students will now join the festivities,, which kick off Thursday, Dec.