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Talent Reflects on 38-Year Legacy at Woodlawn School

Douglas Boultinghouse
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
WOOD LAWN - June 16 marks the end of an era at Woodlawn High School as longtime teachertumed- counselor Karen Talent retires after 38 years with the district.With most of her office cleaned out and memories packed up, she still spent her last day working.
MARKS REUNION STILL GOING FOR 150 YEARS - The sign marking the entrance to the Marks Cemetery shows visitors how to get to one of Cleveland County’s oldest cemeteries tucked away among the pines off Hwy. 97 between Kingsland and New Edinburg. The cemetery has become the site for the Marks Family Reunion, which has been held annually since 1876. The cemetery is located near the location where the first shots of the Civil War Battle of Marks Mill were fired in April 1864. (Photo by Richard Ledbetter)

MARKS REUNION STILL GOING FOR 150 YEARS - The sign marking the entrance to the Marks Cemetery shows visitors how to get to one of Cleveland County’s oldest cemeteries tucked away among the pines off Hwy. 97 between Kingsland and New Edinburg. The cemetery has become the site for the Marks Family Reunion, which has been held annually since 1876. The cemetery is located near the location where the first shots of the Civil War Battle of Marks Mill were fired in April 1864. (Photo by Richard Ledbetter)

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Marks Family Reaches Milestone As Annual Reunion Hits 150 Years

Richard Ledbetter
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
NEW EDINBURG - Turning off the Cleveland County twolane onto a red clay road south of Kingsland and west of New Edinburg, one is transported back in time traveling on the old Pine Bluff/Camden Road built in 1832.

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Pesticide Applicator Training Friday

News Staff
Monday, June 15, 2026
RISON - The Cleveland County Cooperative Extension Service will be conducting a Pesticide Applicator Training session on Friday, June 19 at the Cleveland County Fairgrounds, beginning promptly at 10 a.m.Each participant will be charged a $20 training fee which will go towards training materials.
Bingo Fundraiser Saturday at Kingsland

Bingo Fundraiser Saturday at Kingsland

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Bingo Fundraiser Saturday at Kingsland

News Staff
Monday, June 15, 2026
KINGSLAND - Kickstart Kingsland will host Bingo this Saturday, June 20 at 12 p.m. to benefit the Get Rhythm Music Festival. The game will be held at the Kingsland Elementary School Building at 16650 Hwy 79.The cost is $30 to play, which includes BBQ pulled pork and chicken sandwiches.
Pictured left to right: Bryant Brown, Natalie Brown, David Dixon, Vanita Fountain, Aubrey Goodwin, Michael McLemore, Donald Roshell, Reginald Roshell and Shelby Stocker.

Pictured left to right: Bryant Brown, Natalie Brown, David Dixon, Vanita Fountain, Aubrey Goodwin, Michael McLemore, Donald Roshell, Reginald Roshell and Shelby Stocker.

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Quilts of Valor Awarded To Local Veterans

News Staff
Monday, June 15, 2026
RISON - The Cleveland County EHC Council and Quilts of Valor Never Forgotten in Arkansas partnered Saturday, June 12 to award nine quilts to Cleveland County Veterans.
Grammy, ACM and CMA Winner Bryan White

Grammy, ACM and CMA Winner Bryan White

90s Country Powerhouse Bryan White To Headline Rison in the Fall Festival

News Staff
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
RISON - Rison’s premier event, the Rison in the Fall Festival will celebrate its 36th year Saturday, Oct. 10 with a headlining show from one of the most unforgettable voices of 90s country music - Grammy, ACM and CMA award winner Bryan White.Rison Shine Community Development, Inc.

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CCSD Students To Receive Free Meals

News Staff
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
RISON - All students in the Cleveland County School District can receive free breakfast and lunch during the 2026-27 school year after the Cleveland County School Board voted to join the USDA Community Eligibility Provision program Monday night.
Cruisin' Cleveland County Car Show

Cruisin' Cleveland County Car Show

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Photo: Cruisin' Cleveland County Car Show

News Staff
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
RISON - The Cruisin’ Cleveland County Car Show had a record turnout of classic cars and trucks, street rods, antique tractors and more at the Pioneer Village in Rison. One of the most popular was a custom 1949 Chevrolet cab-over truck pictured on the right of the lower photo.