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Cleveland County Fair Rodeo Set For Sept. 11-12

Cleveland County Fair Rodeo Set For Sept. 11-12

Cleveland County Fair Rodeo Set For Sept. 11-12

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Monday, July 27, 2026
RISON - The Cleveland County Fair Association has announced the Cleveland County Rodeo set for Sept. 11-12 at the Fairgrounds featuring $4,550 in added money. This year's rodeo is presented by FBT Bank and Rison Pharmacy.The rodeo begins at 8 p.m. nightly with live music at 7 p.m.
NEW WOODLAWN ELEMENTARY PLAYGROUND - Crews are making the finishing touches this week on some all new playground equipment that will greet students at Woodlawn Elementary when they return to school next month. Woodlawn invested $178,343.66 in the new equipment that features swings, swinging bars, slides, a rock wall and more all on top of a cushioned artificial surface.

NEW WOODLAWN ELEMENTARY PLAYGROUND - Crews are making the finishing touches this week on some all new playground equipment that will greet students at Woodlawn Elementary when they return to school next month. Woodlawn invested $178,343.66 in the new equipment that features swings, swinging bars, slides, a rock wall and more all on top of a cushioned artificial surface.

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Woodlawn Approves Bonds for Career Ed Center

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Wednesday, July 22, 2026
WOODLAWN - The Woodlawn School Board formally approved a resolution last Thursday authorizing a $2.1 million bond issue that will be used in the construction of a new career education center at the Woodlawn High School campus.Jason Hosclaw with Stephens, Inc.
Officer Frederick Marsh

Officer Frederick Marsh

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Rogers Police Mourn Loss of Rison’s Marsh

News Staff
Wednesday, July 22, 2026
RISON - Frederick Marsh, 24, a Rison native who recently became an officer for the Rogers Police Department, drowned Saturday evening, July 18, while trying to help another swimmer during a canoe trip along the Elk River in southwest Missouri, according to police reports.
Photo by John Appleget

Photo by John Appleget

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Photo: District 1 Ballot Draw

News Staff
Wednesday, July 22, 2026
RISON - Beau Herring (left) poses next to his mother, Cleveland County Clerk Brandy Herring (right), after drawing the ballot positions for the District 1 State Senate special Republican primary election Tuesday at the courthouse in Rison.

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Roberts To Meet With LMI Volunteers This Tuesday

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Wednesday, July 22, 2026
RISON - Rison Mayor Charles Roberts is asking anyone willing to help conduct a local door-to-door survey to determine the the percentage of low-to-moderate income (LMI) households within the Rison area to attend a special meeting at 6 p.m. Tuesday, July 29, at Rison City Hall.

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State Tax Auction To Be Held Aug. 4 At Monticello

News Staff
Wednesday, July 22, 2026
LITTLE ROCK – Commissioner of State Lands Tommy Land announced the upcoming auction of tax-delinquent parcels located in Cleveland, Ashley, Bradley, Chicot, Desha, Drew, and Lincoln Counties on Aug. 4.The regional auction begins at 10 a.m.
MINIMIZING RISK — Although washing produce can reduce contamination, it's important to remember that it may not remove all Cyclospora. (Division of Agriculture graphic.)

MINIMIZING RISK — Although washing produce can reduce contamination, it's important to remember that it may not remove all Cyclospora. (Division of Agriculture graphic.)

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Cyclosporiasis Outbreak: Keeping Your Family Safe

News Staff
Wednesday, July 22, 2026
By Sarah Cato, University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture LITTLE ROCK — The Cyclosporiasis outbreaks happening across the U.S. may sound scary, but there are simple steps families can take to minimize risk of infection.