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Action groups under the Kickstart Cleveland County Community Development Initiative honored its volunteers for the year 2024 during a special 10-Year Anniversary Celebration Banquet Thursday, May 22. Not Pictured: Louis Talano, Volunteer of the Year from Re-New-ing Edinburg.

Action groups under the Kickstart Cleveland County Community Development Initiative honored its volunteers for the year 2024 during a special 10-Year Anniversary Celebration Banquet Thursday, May 22. Not Pictured: Louis Talano, Volunteer of the Year from Re-New-ing Edinburg.

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Kickstart Cleveland County Honors Volunteers of the Year

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Wednesday, May 28, 2025
RISON - Action groups under the Kickstart Cleveland County Community Development Initiative honored its volunteers for the year 2024 during a special 10-Year Anniversary Celebration Banquet Thursday, May 22.Not Pictured: Louis Talano, Volunteer of the Year from Re-New-ing Edinburg.
Kymberly Yarnell

Kymberly Yarnell

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Yarnell Honored for Dedication To Toys for Tots Literacy Program

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Wednesday, May 28, 2025
RISON - Kymberly Yarnell of Rison received recognition and a $100 gift card in May from the Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Foundation for her outstanding efforts in helping operate The Local Toys for Tots Literacy Program Book Drive this Spring through her role as the Toys for Tots Youth...
Registration Open for June 14 Bike Ride; Activities Added

Registration Open for June 14 Bike Ride; Activities Added

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Registration Open for June 14 Bike Ride; Activities Added

News Staff
Wednesday, May 28, 2025
RISON - Registration for the third annual Cruisin’ Cleveland County Bike Ride is open now.This year’s event will be held Saturday, June 14 at the Pioneer Village beginning at 7 a.m.Riders will take off on one of five routes with lengths at 21, 29, 44 and 65 miles.

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New Postmaster Named At Rison Post Office

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Wednesday, May 28, 2025
Letter to the Editor,I am honored to introduce myself to the community as your new Postmaster. My name is India McDougald, and I’m excited to begin this journey serving the residents and businesses of Rison.The U.S.

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Woodlawn Pee Wee Meeting Monday

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Wednesday, May 28, 2025
WOODLAWN - Woodlawn Community Football Pee Wee Association will hold a public meeting Monday, June 2 at 6:30 p.m. at the Woodlawn Community Center. Everyone is welcome. Please check Woodlawn Pee Wee Association facebook page for 2025 registration. 

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Bethel #1 MBC In Revival June 1-4

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Wednesday, May 28, 2025
RISON - Bro. Reuben Weaver will be leading revival services at Bethel #1 Missionary Baptist Church near Rison from Sunday, June 1, through Wednesday, June 4. The Holly Springs Baptist Church praise band will be leading special music.Services begin at 5 p.m Sunday, June 1, and at 7 p.

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UAM Announces Dean, Chancellor’s Lists for Spring

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Wednesday, May 28, 2025
MONTICELLO — The University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM) named 300 students to the Dean’s List and 269 students to the Chancellor's List for the spring 2025 semester, according to Keith Chambliss, UAM’s registrar. Selection to the Dean's List requires a student to earn a grade point average of 3.

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Cummings Family Reunion Sunday

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Wednesday, May 28, 2025
Y - The Cummings family reunion will be held Sunday, June 1 at the Y Community Center, 8000 Hwy. 35 North, Rison, AR.   The building will be open by 10 a.m. for those who would like to come early. Potluck lunch will begin at noon.  
First box of tomatoes - Westin Clanton holds the first box of tomatoes — a batch of Cherokee Purples — delivered to the Bradley County Extension Office on May 19. Westin is the son of Randy Clanton, Jr., and Skye Clanton, owners of Clanton Farms in Hermitage, Arkansas. (Image courtesy John Gavin)

First box of tomatoes - Westin Clanton holds the first box of tomatoes — a batch of Cherokee Purples — delivered to the Bradley County Extension Office on May 19. Westin is the son of Randy Clanton, Jr., and Skye Clanton, owners of Clanton Farms in Hermitage, Arkansas. (Image courtesy John Gavin)

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Bradley County Gets First Box of Tomatoes for 2025 Season

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Wednesday, May 28, 2025
WARREN, Ark. — The year’s first box of tomatoes was delivered a week earlier than last year to the Bradley County Extension Office, a tradition for about 50 years and a harbinger of the season to come.