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County Candidate Forum Seeking Local Questions

RISON - The Cleveland County Republican Committee will host a forum for Republican candidates in contested races for local offices. The forum is scheduled for 6 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026, at Bethel #1 Missionary Baptist Church, 2230 Hwy. 35 North near Rison.

Rison FFA Fish Fry, Bingo Nov. 15

RISON - Rison FFA will host a fish fry and bingo fundraiser Thursday, Nov. 15 at the Cleveland County Fairgrounds.Each plate is $15 and includes a half pound of catfish fillets, fries, hushpuppies, coleslaw, baked beans and condiments.Plates can be picked up between 5:30 and 7 p.m.

Kingsland Council To Meet Thursday

KINGSLAND - Kingsland City Council will meet for Thursday, Oct. 23 at 6:30 p.m. at Kinsgland City Hall, Mayor Karen Wiscaver has announced. The Kingsland City Council meets the fourth Thursday of each month.

Baby Shower Nov. 2 for Wards

RISON - There will be a baby shower for Lindsey and Tristan Ward on Nov. 2 at Rison Baptist Church at 2 p.m. in the fellowship hall. It's a girl! They are registered at Walmart and Amazon.

School Lunches for Oct. 27-31, 2025

Rison Elementary Monday - Create: Chicken nuggets. Classics: Cheeseburger, fries. Sides: Fries, lettuce, tomato. Fresh whole fruit.Tuesday - Create: Beef nachos. Classics: Toasty cheese sandwich, fries. Sides: Refried beans, lettuce, tomato. Fresh whole fruit.
FALL INTO FITNESS 5K UNDER 28 MALE WINNERS - The top finishers i n the Under 28 Male Division at the Fall Into Fitness 5K at Rison in the Fall Saturday morning were (left to right) first, Kaleb Romero (19:50); second, Isaac Rowe (19:52); and third, Dakota Sullivan (23:02).

FALL INTO FITNESS 5K UNDER 28 MALE WINNERS - The top finishers i n the Under 28 Male Division at the Fall Into Fitness 5K at Rison in the Fall Saturday morning were (left to right) first, Kaleb Romero (19:50); second, Isaac Rowe (19:52); and third, Dakota Sullivan (23:02).

Finishers at the Fall Into Fitness Run, Walk and Ride during Rison in the Fall

Not Pictured: Fall Into Fitness 10K Bike Ride Finishers, Les Walz, Bruce Grubb and Jude Roberts.
These WES September “Paw”sitive Students of the Month were nominated by their homeroom teacher for their exemplary behavior! Back Row Left to Right - Paislee Vidrine (5th grade), Lucus Brockling (6th grade), Riley Reed (4th grade) Front Row Left to Right - Alexis Spakes (3rd grade), Grayson Sipes (2nd grade), Madisyn Shell (1st grade), Emerson Ashcraft (Kindergarten).

These WES September “Paw”sitive Students of the Month were nominated by their homeroom teacher for their exemplary behavior! Back Row Left to Right - Paislee Vidrine (5th grade), Lucus Brockling (6th grade), Riley Reed (4th grade) Front Row Left to Right - Alexis Spakes (3rd grade), Grayson Sipes (2nd grade), Madisyn Shell (1st grade), Emerson Ashcraft (Kindergarten).

WHS HOMECOMING COURT - Pictured left to right: Kaylee Misho, Fisher Blasengame, Cain Wilkins, Kelsi Mack, Karsyn Chastain, Laci Rauls, Jaimie Simmons, Kennedy Smith, Kendall Tooke, Jailyn Wright, Addison Holland, Jaci Hoyt, BayleeAud.

WHS HOMECOMING COURT - Pictured left to right: Kaylee Misho, Fisher Blasengame, Cain Wilkins, Kelsi Mack, Karsyn Chastain, Laci Rauls, Jaimie Simmons, Kennedy Smith, Kendall Tooke, Jailyn Wright, Addison Holland, Jaci Hoyt, BayleeAud.

Woodlawn Announces Court, Activities for Homecoming

WOODLAWN - Woodlawn High School will begin the 2025 Homecoming Activities on Thursday, Oct. 30 with the annual afternoon Homecoming Ceremony beginning at 2:30 p.m., school will be dismissed immediately after. On Thursday evening, the Homecoming Ceremonies will begin at 7 p.m.