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DISTANT MEMORY NOW - Icicles dangle from the edge of awnings in the downtown area of Rison last Thursday and Friday after Cleveland County was hit with a polar cold front last week. A round of light freezing rain, sleet and snow fell from Tuesday evening through Wednesday morning, coating roadways and roof tops in ice. After the sun came out Wednesday afternoon, much of that frozen precipitation melted and froze again overnight to form the icicles. Temperatures bounced back into the 70s by Tuesday.

DISTANT MEMORY NOW - Icicles dangle from the edge of awnings in the downtown area of Rison last Thursday and Friday after Cleveland County was hit with a polar cold front last week. A round of light freezing rain, sleet and snow fell from Tuesday evening through Wednesday morning, coating roadways and roof tops in ice. After the sun came out Wednesday afternoon, much of that frozen precipitation melted and froze again overnight to form the icicles. Temperatures bounced back into the 70s by Tuesday.

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Local Schools, Businesses Close As Cold Front Leads to Icy Roads

News Staff
Wednesday, February 26, 2025
RISON - A polar cold front that plunged temperatures below the freezing mark for more than two days led to icy road conditions that forced local schools and businesses to close last Wednesday, Feb. 19.

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Story Time Begins March 5 at Library

News Staff
Wednesday, February 26, 2025
RISON - The Roy and Christine Sturgis Library of Cleveland County will begin its story time for preschoolers Wednesday, March 5 at 10 a.m.Any preschool child between the ages of 3 and 5 are welcome to attend. Please call the library at (870) 325-7270 to register your child.

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Local Students Named To ASU Honors Lists

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Wednesday, February 19, 2025
JONESBORO – Students on the Chancellor’s and Dean’s Lists for the fall 2024 semester at Arkansas State University have been announced. The lists recognize undergraduate students who achieved the highest grade-point averages while completing a minimum of 12 credit hours of study.

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Kingsland Council Meeting Feb. 27

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Wednesday, February 19, 2025
KINGSLAND - Kingsland City Council will hold its monthly meeting Thursday, Feb. 27 at 6 p.m. at Kingsland City Hall, Mayor Karen Wiscaver has announced.

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Parker Named To SACC Dean’s List

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Wednesday, February 19, 2025
EL DORADO — South Arkansas Community College has released its President’s Honor Roll and Dean’s List for the fall 2024 term.To be eligible for the Dean’s List, a student must have a grade-point average of between 3.0 and 3.75 for the fall semester, and be classified as full-time.

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School Lunches for Feb. 24-28

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Wednesday, February 19, 2025
Rison ElementaryMonday - pizza pasta, breadstick, chicken broccoli & cheddar soup, Breadstick, tater tots, Fruit.Tuesday - Beef Nacho, refried Beans, burger, tater tots, Fruit.Wednesday - Swedish meatballs, rice, roll, orange chicken, fried rice, Fruit.

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Pioneer Village Meeting Jan. 27

News Staff
Wednesday, February 19, 2025
RISON - The Pioneer Village will host its monthly meeting Thursday, Jan. 27 at 5:30 p.m. at the Cleveland County Veteran's Building, President Marty Bowlin has announced.

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Free Artist INC Express Workshop at UAM March 8,9

News Staff
Wednesday, February 19, 2025
MONTICELLO — Artist INC Express, a hands-on career development workshop for artists of all skill levels and disciplines, will be held at the University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM) Saturday, March 8, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Sunday, March 9, from 12 to 5 p.m.
(Photo by Loletia Terry)

(Photo by Loletia Terry)

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Green House Cottages Host Valentine's Ball and Pageant

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Wednesday, February 19, 2025
RISON - The Green House Cottages of Southern Hills hosted its 2025 Valentine’s Day Ball/King and Queen Pageant Friday, Feb. 14. Edna Robinson (left) was crowned Queen, and David Hendricks (right) was crowned King. The “Y” Extension Homemakers Club served as judges.