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BLANKET DRIVE FOR CLEVELAND COUNTY CARES - Rison Gifted and Talented students recently conducted a "Spread the Warmth" Blanket Drive. The students presented the blankets to Cleveland County Cares. Pictured are Rison Elementary GT students along with Carol Dollar and Melinda McKnight of Cleveland County Cares.

BLANKET DRIVE FOR CLEVELAND COUNTY CARES - Rison Gifted and Talented students recently conducted a "Spread the Warmth" Blanket Drive. The students presented the blankets to Cleveland County Cares. Pictured are Rison Elementary GT students along with Carol Dollar and Melinda McKnight of Cleveland County Cares.

Care Fund Sees Number of Kids In Need Nearly Double in One Week

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Wednesday, December 10, 2025
RISON - In one week, local charity organization Cleveland County Cares has seen an exponential growth in the number of children in need this Christmas season.“We’ve nearly doubled since last week,” said former DHS administrator Melinda McKnight who spearheads the charity’s efforts.
1st Place, 12 and Under Curtis Ballard

1st Place, 12 and Under Curtis Ballard

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Gingerbread Workshop/Contest Winners

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Wednesday, December 10, 2025
Pictured with the winners are Douglas Boultinghouse representing the Herald and Lisa Prescott representing The CALL.

School Lunches for Dec. 15-19

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Wednesday, December 10, 2025
Rison ElementaryMonday - Create: Golden crispy chicken strips, macaroni and cheese. Classics: Cheeseburger, crinkle fries. Sides: Seasoned broccoli with cheese, fresh grape tomatoes. Fresh whole fruit.Tuesday - Create: Beef macho nachos. Classics: Toasty cheese sandwich, crinkle fries.
Rison Class of 1966 Reunites

Rison Class of 1966 Reunites

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Rison Class of 1966 Reunites

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Wednesday, December 10, 2025
RISON CLASS OF 1966 REUNITES - Members of the Rison High School graduating class of 1966 met at the Catfish Village, Star City. However not all Classmates were able to attend, they were missed as well as the deceased members.
RISON ELEMENTARY ARTISTS OF THE MONTH (NOVEMBER) - Bottom row, left to right: Ean Rhodes, Kennedy King, Rayleigh Lloyd, Lani Wells, Amelia Miller, Brooksie Leopard. Top row, left to right: Payton Ford, Knox Lephiew, Haylie Hooks, Ja’Elle Caldwell, Caden Moore. (Not pictured: Paislee Ercanbrack).

RISON ELEMENTARY ARTISTS OF THE MONTH (NOVEMBER) - Bottom row, left to right: Ean Rhodes, Kennedy King, Rayleigh Lloyd, Lani Wells, Amelia Miller, Brooksie Leopard. Top row, left to right: Payton Ford, Knox Lephiew, Haylie Hooks, Ja’Elle Caldwell, Caden Moore. (Not pictured: Paislee Ercanbrack).

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Rison Elementary Artists of the Month: November

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Wednesday, December 10, 2025
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.

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Pioneer Village Hosts Reindeer Run

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Wednesday, December 10, 2025
Cruz Gonzales

Cruz Gonzales

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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

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County Queens Collecting Fidgets for Nursing Home

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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!

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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.

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Woodlawn Sets 4-H Officers

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Wednesday, December 10, 2025