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Rison Properties Clean Up Day Set For This Saturday

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Wednesday, September 24, 2025
RISON - In advance of the Rison in the Fall Festival, Rison Shine and Rison Mayor Charles Roberts have organized clean up days to clean up unkempt properties around town, pressure wash sidewalks and more.Anyone willing to help should meet at Veteran's Park at 9 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 27.

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County Fair Sees Record Exhibitors

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Wednesday, September 24, 2025
RISON - The number of exhibitors entering various items in the Cleveland County Fair was up by about 50 percent, Fair Board President Roy Phillips reported following the completion of this year's event on Saturday.
ADAIR SWORN IN - Cleveland County Road Department foreman Jimmy Dale Adair (standing right) is sworn in by Cleveland County Clerk Brandy Herring (standing left) after the quorum court formally approved a resolution appointing him to fill the unexpired term of the late Jimmy Cummings, which expires Dec. 31, 2026. To Clerk Herring's left are Justice Donnie Herring, County Treasurer Angie Kimsey and Justices Owen Rushing and Bruce Brown. Several of the county officials were at Monday's meeting.

ADAIR SWORN IN - Cleveland County Road Department foreman Jimmy Dale Adair (standing right) is sworn in by Cleveland County Clerk Brandy Herring (standing left) after the quorum court formally approved a resolution appointing him to fill the unexpired term of the late Jimmy Cummings, which expires Dec. 31, 2026. To Clerk Herring's left are Justice Donnie Herring, County Treasurer Angie Kimsey and Justices Owen Rushing and Bruce Brown. Several of the county officials were at Monday's meeting.

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Jimmy Adair Appointed County Judge

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Wednesday, September 24, 2025
RISON - County Road Department foreman Jimmy Dale Adair was appointed by the Cleveland County Quorum Court to fill the unexpired term of the late County Judge Jimmy Cummings during a special meeting Monday night at the Hall-Morgan Veterans Building in Rison.

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Rison Shine To Host Meeting on Events

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Wednesday, September 24, 2025
RISON - Rison Shine will host the fourth in a series of community meetings at 6 p.m. Monday, Sept. 29, at the Cleveland County Fairgrounds in Rison to address events and recreation in the city.

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County Health Unit Hosting Free Flu Shot Clinic Thursday

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Wednesday, September 24, 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.
REMEBERING CHARLIE KIRK - Pastor Kevin Hornaday (left) of Freed om Assembly in Rison told those attending Saturday's Charlie Kirk vigil at the courthouse in Rison that the nation could be in the early days of revival, and encouraged all churches in the county to carry out the Gospel message.

REMEBERING CHARLIE KIRK - Pastor Kevin Hornaday (left) of Freed om Assembly in Rison told those attending Saturday's Charlie Kirk vigil at the courthouse in Rison that the nation could be in the early days of revival, and encouraged all churches in the county to carry out the Gospel message.

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Dozens Attend Charlie Kirk Vigil Saturday at Courthouse

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Wednesday, September 24, 2025
RISON - About 60 people gathered at the Cleveland County Courthouse in Rison Saturday evening for a vigil in memory of slain Christian and conservative activist Charlie Kirk.

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UAMS Health Fair Tuesday at Village

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Wednesday, September 24, 2025
RISON - The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute will host a public health fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 30 at Pioneer Village, 200 Yaney Drive in Rison.
Coley McCabe and Thom Shepherd

Coley McCabe and Thom Shepherd

Beach Country Duo Bringing Hits, Fun Times To ‘Rison in the Fall’

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Wednesday, September 24, 2025
RISON - Thom Sheppard and Coley McCabe, the dynamic duo known as Thom and Coley, are gearing up for a performance at 35th annual Rison in the Fall Festival.The couple will be bringing their unique blend of country, folk, and 'Beach Country' music to the stage, Saturday, Oct. 18.
Fall into Fitness at the Rison in the Fall Festival, sponsored by Absolute Health

Fall into Fitness at the Rison in the Fall Festival, sponsored by Absolute Health

Fall Into Fitness Opens 5K Run, 1-Mile Walk & 10K Bike Ride Registration

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Monday, September 22, 2025
The Rison in the Fall Festival has opened registration for the Fall Into Fitness event sponsored by Absolute Health. Participants for Saturday, Oct. 18 can choose to run a 5K, walk a mile, or hop on a bike and ride a 10K. The event kicks off at 8 a.m. prior to the 2025 Rison in the Fall Festival.

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Canada/Kennedy Cemetery Meeting To Be Held Oct. 4

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Wednesday, September 17, 2025
Canada/Kennedy Cemetery business meeting will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 4, at the cemetery. A potluck lunch will follow the meeting. Bring your lawn chairs. Everyone is invited.