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Herald Will Close Early on Oct. 11

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Wednesday, October 2, 2024
RISON - The Cleveland County Herald office will be closing at noon next Friday, Oct. 11, to help make preparations for Rison in the Fall, Publisher Britt Talent has announced.

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WSD Sets Report To Public for Oct. 15

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Wednesday, October 2, 2024
WOODLAWN - The Woodlawn School District will hold its annual Report to the Public at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 15, at the school cafeteria, Superintendent Dr. Kevin Hancock has announced.The Woodlawn School Board will meeting immediately afterwards.

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2023 Personal, Real Property Taxes Are Due By Oct. 15

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Wednesday, October 2, 2024
RISON - Cleveland County Tax Collector Patty Wilson reminds county residents that the deadline to pay 2023 personal and real property taxes is Tuesday, Oct. 15. Failure to pay before the deadline can result in a 10 percent penalty added to your personal property and real estate taxes.

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Master Gardeners Hosting Architect Speaker Monday

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Wednesday, October 2, 2024
RISON - Douglas Stanton of Douglas Stanton Architects, a landscaping design firm, will be the guest speaker at the Cleveland County Master Gardeners meeting at 6 p.m. Monday, Oct. 7, at the fairgrounds meeting room in Rison.

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Wesley Chapel Reunion Sunday

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Wednesday, October 2, 2024
RISON - Wesley Chapel Cemetery Association Reunion will be held Oct. 6 at Wesley Chapel Church. The meal starts at 12:30 p.m.Please bring tables and chairs for eating. Annual business meeting will follow the meal. Discussions will include saving the church building.
Rison Water Tower (Photo by Rison High School EAST Lab)

Rison Water Tower (Photo by Rison High School EAST Lab)

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Rison Completes First Water Tank, Second Ready to Begin

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Wednesday, October 2, 2024
RISON - The city's water and wastewater systems were the primary focus of the Rison City Council meeting Tuesday night as utilities director Joe Freyer gave an update on some ongoing improvement projects while the council approved an water rate ordinance that was needed for a new grant application.
NEW MARKER FOR COACH PAUL “BEAR” BRYANT - Family members of the late Coach Paul “Bear” Bryant (left) and Marty Ryall, director of Arkansas Heritage, unveiled a new state historical marker designating the boyhood home of the legendary college football coach. Born in 1913 in Moro Bottom, Bryant grew up near the Smith Chapel community in southwestern Cleveland County. The marker is located on Hwy. 8 between Fordyce and New Edinburg.

NEW MARKER FOR COACH PAUL “BEAR” BRYANT - Family members of the late Coach Paul “Bear” Bryant (left) and Marty Ryall, director of Arkansas Heritage, unveiled a new state historical marker designating the boyhood home of the legendary college football coach. Born in 1913 in Moro Bottom, Bryant grew up near the Smith Chapel community in southwestern Cleveland County. The marker is located on Hwy. 8 between Fordyce and New Edinburg.

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State Unveils New Marker For Paul 'Bear' Bryant

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Wednesday, October 2, 2024
KINGSLAND - Just three days after one Cleveland County native was recognized in the nation's capitol, another famous native son was recognized with a special marker at his birthplace in the Smith Chapel community.

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Great South Arkansas Junk Hunt Begins Next Week in County

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Wednesday, October 2, 2024
RISON - The fall run of the Great South Arkansas Junk Hunt is set for next week, following the expanded route established this past spring.The four-day hunt runs Thursday, Oct. 10 through Sunday, Oct. 13 across the southern portion of the state featuring more than 600 miles of yard sales.