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Bottom Row: L to R: Zoey Sanders, Macy Martin, Jason Stephenson, Alaura Besaw, Morgan Ballard. Top Row L to R: Kendal Fisler, Hoyt Crouse, Knox Morrison, Modesty Lee, Pyper Barber, Cooper Ward (Not pictured: Wyatt Landreth and Eli Mitchell.)

Bottom Row: L to R: Zoey Sanders, Macy Martin, Jason Stephenson, Alaura Besaw, Morgan Ballard. Top Row L to R: Kendal Fisler, Hoyt Crouse, Knox Morrison, Modesty Lee, Pyper Barber, Cooper Ward (Not pictured: Wyatt Landreth and Eli Mitchell.)

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Rison Elementary Artists of the Month

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Wednesday, April 15, 2026
Belt Promotions at Grandmaster Han's

Belt Promotions at Grandmaster Han's

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Belt Promotions at Grandmaster Han's

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Wednesday, April 15, 2026
Grandmaster Han's Martial Arts classes are hosted Mondays from 6 to 7 p.m. at Rison Church of Christ. Corey Keaton, Parker Keaton and Levi Keaton recently earned belt promotions to second degree yellow belts after testing at Central Arkansas.
New Sign at Wesley Chapel Cemetery

New Sign at Wesley Chapel Cemetery

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New Sign at Wesley Chapel Cemetery

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Wednesday, April 15, 2026
A new sign was recently installed at Wesley Chapel Cemetery through a collaborative effort of the Woodlawn Spanish Club, SEACBEC in Warren and community contributors.
Kelsi Mack

Kelsi Mack

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Mack Earns Honorable Mention at Art Convention

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Wednesday, April 15, 2026
HOT SPRINGS - 15 students from Woodlawn High School attended the annual AYAA convention in Hot Springs Friday, April 10. Over 1000 students attended and brought artwork to compete from all over Arkansas.
Left to Right: Jackson Bearden (4th grade), Sadie Gavin (5th grade), Clara Kennedy (6th grade), Carson Edmondson (2nd grade), Blakley Jones (1st grade), Ryan Young (Kindergarten), Marlee Jacks (3rd grade).

Left to Right: Jackson Bearden (4th grade), Sadie Gavin (5th grade), Clara Kennedy (6th grade), Carson Edmondson (2nd grade), Blakley Jones (1st grade), Ryan Young (Kindergarten), Marlee Jacks (3rd grade).

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WES March Students of the Month

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Wednesday, April 15, 2026
These students were nominated by their homeroom teachers for exhibiting good behavior and kindness throughout the month. 

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Designer Bag Bingo Will Support Crisis Center for Women

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Wednesday, April 15, 2026
FORYDCE - The Women’s Crisis Center of South Arkansas will be hosting a Hope, Healing and Handbags Designer Bag Bingo from 4 to 8 p.m. Saturday, May 9, at the Fordyce Civic Center.Tickets are $50 in advance or $55 at the door.
Rison High School FBLA Students

Rison High School FBLA Students

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Rison High School FBLA Attends State Conference

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Wednesday, April 15, 2026
RISON - Members of the Rison High School Future Business Leaders of America Club attended the Arkansas State FBLA Conference at the Arkansas Statehouse Convention Center in Little Rock on April 7-8, 2026.
Pioneer Crafts Festival 2026

Pioneer Crafts Festival 2026

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Pioneer Crafts Festival To Be Held Saturday

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Wednesday, April 8, 2026
RISON - The Pioneer Crafts Festival is set for this weekend with the annual Beans & Greens Supper starting at 5 p.m. Friday, April 10, and the festival itself kicking off at 9 a.m. Saturday. Admission is free.