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Kingsland Considers Annexation Options

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Wednesday, June 4, 2025
KINGSLAND - Mayor Karen Wiscaver said she is reaching out to corporate contacts at Dollar General about inviting its store at Kingsland to become part of the city, thereby giving the city a new stream of sales tax revenue.
Food Truck Friday - June 6

Food Truck Friday - June 6

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Food Trucks, Farmers Market This Friday in Rison

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Wednesday, June 4, 2025
RISON - Food Truck Friday and the Rison Farmers Market will kick off this Friday, June 6, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Pioneer Village.Participating this Friday are:• Red Rocket Eats with smash burgers, Korean corn dogs, loaded fries and more.
GIVING BACK TO RISON - Malinda Berry stands outside the Emerson house in downtown Rison before the launch of her new florist business, My Berry Patch, five years ago. Berry said she found a much different Rison when she returned to her hometown after growing up in Arizona.

GIVING BACK TO RISON - Malinda Berry stands outside the Emerson house in downtown Rison before the launch of her new florist business, My Berry Patch, five years ago. Berry said she found a much different Rison when she returned to her hometown after growing up in Arizona.

Free Range Conversations, Episode 46: Berry Makes Investment in Hometown After Returning to Rison from Arizona

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Wednesday, June 4, 2025
RISON - This week marks five years since Malinda Berry opened her florist My Berry Patch in the Emerson House on Main Street in Rison - the oldest structure in town still standing, built in the 1890s.
Miss Boomtown Alli Beth King and Miss Mt. Nebo Savannah Brown (Photo by Michelle Roberts)

Miss Boomtown Alli Beth King and Miss Mt. Nebo Savannah Brown (Photo by Michelle Roberts)

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Two With Ties To County Will Compete for Miss Arkansas

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Wednesday, June 4, 2025
RISON -   Two cousins with deep Cleveland County roots are set to grace the stage at this year’s Miss Arkansas pageant set for June 7–14 at the Robinson Center in Little Rock.

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Rodgers, Austin Reunion June 21

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Wednesday, June 4, 2025
RISON - The Rodgers/Austin Family Reunion will be held Saturday, June 21 from 10 a.m. until ? at Pleasant Ridge Church.A potluck lunch will begin at 12 noon.Contact Derrell Rodgers at (870) 615-1148 for more info.

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Leopard Reunion June 14 at ‘Y’

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Wednesday, June 4, 2025
RISON - The Leopard Family Reunion will be held Saturday, June 14 at the Y Community Center. A potluck lunch will begin at 12 noon.

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Herrington Family Holds Reunion

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Wednesday, June 4, 2025
The family of the late Hoody and Ola Mae Herrington met for their annual reunion at the home of Mae and Ruth Reed in the Calmer community.

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UCA Announces May Graduates

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Wednesday, June 4, 2025
CONWAY - The University of Central Arkansas held spring commencement on Thursday, May 1, and Friday, May 2, 2025, in the Farris Center on campus.

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UALR Announces Spring Dean's List

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Wednesday, June 4, 2025
LITTLE ROCK - The University of Arkansas at Little Rock announces students who have made the Dean's List for the Spring 2025 semester, recognizing nearly 1,500 students whose academic performances have been superior at the end of each semester.

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Green House Now Taking Donations For Fireworks Show

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Wednesday, June 4, 2025
RISON - The Green House Cottages of Southern Hills nursing home at Rison is currently taking donations to help put on an Independence Day community fireworks show on July 4.Crystal Freeman with the Green House cottages said donations of size will be accepted.