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Conservation Districy Offering $1,000 Local Scholarship

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Tuesday, December 31, 2024
RISON - The Cleveland County Conservation District is offering a $1,000 scholarship for a local high school student. As well as receiving the District Scholarship, the winner will be eligible to compete at both the area and state level.

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Transfer Station, Courthouse To Be Closed on Jan. 1

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Tuesday, December 31, 2024
RISON - The Cleveland County Courthouse and the Cleveland Solid Waste Transfer Station on Hwy. 79 at Rison will be closed on Wednesday, Jan. 1, in observance of the New Year's Day holiday. Both will return to regular business hours on Thursday, Jan. 2.
Shaded areas represent areas targeted for fiber optic.

Shaded areas represent areas targeted for fiber optic.

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Rally Gets $35 Million for Fiber Optic

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Tuesday, December 31, 2024
RISON - Cleveland County Telephone, the lone telephone and internet service provider for the county, has been awarded more than $35 million in federal funding to bring fiber optic broadband internet service to its service area within Cleveland and surrounding counties.U.S.
LAST MEETING - Mayor Sharon Crosby with a plaque presented to her during her last Kingsland City Council meeting on Dec. 20.

LAST MEETING - Mayor Sharon Crosby with a plaque presented to her during her last Kingsland City Council meeting on Dec. 20.

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Crosby Resigning as Mayor of Kingsland Effective Dec. 31

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Tuesday, December 31, 2024
KINGSLAND - Kingsland Mayor Sharon Crosby is serving her last day as mayor today (Tuesday, Dec. 31) after the Kingsland City Council reluctantly accepted her letter of resignation during its regular monthly meeting on Dec. 19.

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Senate Approves Bill To Name Post Office After Johnny Cash

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Tuesday, December 31, 2024
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Legislation in Congress to name the Kingsland Post Office after legendary American music icon and Kingsland native Johnny Cash is one step closer to becoming a reality after the U.S. Senate approved a bill to do so on Dec. 19.The U.S. Senate passed H.R.
FARM FAMILY OF THE YEAR - Jason and Ashley Boyd (center) of Ris on were named the Cleveland County Farm Family of the Year 2024. The couple are pictured with two of their children Taylor (right) and Wyatt (front), Jason's mother, Pat (far left). Daughter Haley is not pictured. The family's dog Festus joined them for a photo after herding the cows.

FARM FAMILY OF THE YEAR - Jason and Ashley Boyd (center) of Ris on were named the Cleveland County Farm Family of the Year 2024. The couple are pictured with two of their children Taylor (right) and Wyatt (front), Jason's mother, Pat (far left). Daughter Haley is not pictured. The family's dog Festus joined them for a photo after herding the cows.

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Boyd Brings Diverse Experience To Cattle Operation

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Tuesday, December 31, 2024
RISON - When it comes to agriculture in Cleveland County, most farm families will fall into one or a combination of three categories: poultry, cattle or timber.

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Hop on Pop Blood Drive, Rison Shine BBQ Set for Jan. 7

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Wednesday, December 18, 2024
RISON - The Hop on Pop Memorial Blood Drive will host a drive in Rison Tuesday, Jan. 7 from 2 to 6 p.m. at Rison Baptist Church, organizer Stacy Walz has announced.The drive is held through Our Blood Institute. Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments are encouraged by visiting obi.