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BLAIR JOINS COUNCIL - Before the start of last Thursday’s meeting, Justice of the Peace Ricky Neal swore in Suny Blair to take over the Ward 1, Position 1 seat on the four-member city council. She will complete the unexpired term of Sandra Laws, who resigned from the seat in May.  Blair will hold the position through Dec. 31, 2026, and is eligible to run for the seat next year.

BLAIR JOINS COUNCIL - Before the start of last Thursday’s meeting, Justice of the Peace Ricky Neal swore in Suny Blair to take over the Ward 1, Position 1 seat on the four-member city council. She will complete the unexpired term of Sandra Laws, who resigned from the seat in May.  Blair will hold the position through Dec. 31, 2026, and is eligible to run for the seat next year.

Kingsland Closer To Annexing Store

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Wednesday, September 3, 2025
KINGSLAND - Mayor Karen Wiscaver told the Kingsland City Council during its regular monthly meeting last Thursday that the city could soon be annexing the Dollar General store into the city limits, bringing a new stream of sales tax revenue into the city.

CCSB Passes Millage Election Resolution

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Wednesday, September 3, 2025
RISON - The Cleveland County School Board officially approved a resolution during a special called meeting Tuesday night to hold a special election on Nov. 18 to ask voters to approve a 6-mill tax increase to fund construction of a new gym.
Rison BBQ Cook Off Trophies

Rison BBQ Cook Off Trophies

Rison Barbeque Cookoff Saturday

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Wednesday, September 3, 2025
RISON - Rison Shine Community Development will kick off the fall season and fair month with the Rison BBQ Cook-Off this Saturday, Sept. 6 at the Cleveland County Fairgrounds.

Macedonia MBC Launches Awana

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Wednesday, September 3, 2025
RISON - Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church, 7370 Hwy. 35 south of Rison, will have its Awana Launch beginning at 6 p.m. this Wednesday at the church.Macedonia’s Awana Launch will include a meal with dessert and snacks plus outside water activities.
Raphael Caldwell, Jr.

Raphael Caldwell, Jr.

Rison Students of the Month: September 2025

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Wednesday, September 3, 2025
Raphael Caldwell, Jr.The Rison High School Student of the Month for September for grades 7-9 is Raphael Caldwell, Jr. Raphael is in the eighth grade and is the son of Jichella Young and Rock Caldwell.

Rison High Classes of 1977-78-79 Plan Sept. 20 Reunion

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Wednesday, September 3, 2025
RISON - The Rison High School Classes of 1977, 1978 and 1979 will have a reunion on Saturday, Sept. 20, at the “Y” Community Center. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. with a potluck dinner at 6:30 p.m.For more information, call Deborah Leopard Hobbs at (870) 550-1168 or Jeff Wilson at (870) 550-5046.
Blood Drive Monday At Rison School

Blood Drive Monday At Rison School

Blood Drive Monday At Rison School

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Wednesday, September 3, 2025
RISON - Rison High School will host a blood drive, Monday, Sept. 8 from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.The "Sock it to Blood Shortages" themed drive with LifeShare is accepting donors via a QR code available above.Donors will receive a trio of fun socks.

School Lunches for Sept. 8-12

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Wednesday, September 3, 2025
Rison ElementaryMonday - Create: Chicken nuggets. Classics: Cheeseburger, crinkle fries. Sides: Crinkle fries, lettuce, tomato, fresh whole fruit.Tuesday - Create: Beef nachos, Classics: Toasty cheese sandwich, crinkle fries. Sides: Seasoned refried beans, lettuce, tomato, fresh whole fruit.

County Health Unit Hosting Free Flu Shot Clinic Sept. 25

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Wednesday, September 3, 2025
RISON – Sept. 25, 2025, the Cleveland County Health Unit of the Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) will offer flu vaccinations at no charge at Cleveland County Health unit from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. People should bring their insurance cards with them to the flu vaccine clinic.