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QUILTS OF VALOR - Four veterans from the Rison area were presented Quilts of Valor during a ceremony Tuesday morning at the Cleveland County Senior Citizens Center. Those receiving the quilts were (left to right ) William Threlkeld, Nadine Young, Thomas Young and John Young. Another veteran scheduled to receive a quilt, Mark Young, was unable to attend.

QUILTS OF VALOR - Four veterans from the Rison area were presented Quilts of Valor during a ceremony Tuesday morning at the Cleveland County Senior Citizens Center. Those receiving the quilts were (left to right ) William Threlkeld, Nadine Young, Thomas Young and John Young. Another veteran scheduled to receive a quilt, Mark Young, was unable to attend.

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Four Local Veterans Given Quilts of Valor

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Wednesday, July 30, 2025
RISON - Four Quilts of Valor were presented to Cleveland County veterans Tuesday morning in a ceremony at the Cleveland County Senior Citizens Center in Rison.William M.
Business owners Malinda Berry, Britt Talent and Kristy Strother (who also serves as President of Rison Shine) moderated the meeting Monday evening.

Business owners Malinda Berry, Britt Talent and Kristy Strother (who also serves as President of Rison Shine) moderated the meeting Monday evening.

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Rison Shine Group To Actively Recruit Business Prospects

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Wednesday, July 30, 2025
RISON - Several volunteers stepped up from a community meeting Monday night to begin an effort to assess the commercial properties available in Rison and then actively recruit businesses to fill them.

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State Police Reveal Accident Victims

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Wednesday, July 30, 2025
RISON - Arkansas State Police identified the victims of last week's fatal accident near Woodlawn as Justin Owen, 38, of Pine Bluff, and Joshua Dicky, 36, of Star City.Meanwhile, the driver of the vehicle, Jerry Wayne Dicky, 61, of College Station, Texas, was transported to the hospital.
CCSB Gets First Look at Plans

CCSB Gets First Look at Plans

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CCSB Considers Financial Options for Gym

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Wednesday, July 30, 2025
RISON - Little Rock architect Steve Elloitt told those attending the Cleveland County School Board's financial workshop last Thursday that he will work on three different plans and the estimated cost for each to build a new gym/multi-purpose center at the Rison School campus.

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New Law Will Raise Deed Filing Fees

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Wednesday, July 30, 2025
RISON - Cleveland County Clerk Brandy Herring wants to residents to be aware that a new state law going into effect this Tuesday, Aug. 5, will impact the process and cost for recording deeds.
Food Truck Friday Back to School Bash

Food Truck Friday Back to School Bash

Back to School Bash Planned for Food Truck Friday

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Wednesday, July 30, 2025
RISON - The next Food Truck Friday and the Rison Farmers Market will be held Friday, Aug. 1, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Pioneer Village.Rison Shine will host its second annual Back to School Bash during the event with added activities for kids.

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Quilts of Valor Presentation Tuesday at Senior Center

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Wednesday, July 23, 2025
RISON - The Cleveland County Extension Homemakers Council will be hosting a Quilts of Valor presentation at 10:45 a. .m. Tuesday, July 29, at the Cleveland County Senior Citizens Center, 50 Moore Circle in Rison.

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Rison Methodist Food Pantry July 26

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Wednesday, July 23, 2025
RISON - Rison United Methodist Church will be hosting a food pantry from 9 to 10:30 a.m., Saturday, July 26.The church, located at 800 Main Street, holds its food pantry the fourth Saturday of each month.