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School Lunches for Sept. 23-27

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Wednesday, September 18, 2024
Rison ElementaryMonday - Chicken drumstick, Birddog, mashed potato, fries, Fruit.Tuesday - Crispito, taco, Hamburger, fries, tomatoes, Fruit.Wednesday - Macaroni and cheese, Mini Corndog, fries, carrots, fruit.Thursday - Chicken Nuggets, hot dog, fries, broccoli, fruit.
Exterior and Interior of The Guest House at My Berry Patch

Exterior and Interior of The Guest House at My Berry Patch

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My Berry Patch To Open Guest House Thursday in Rison

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Wednesday, September 18, 2024
RISON - Local florist Malinda Berry is ready to add an expansion to her business, My Berry Patch, at 303 Main Street in Rison."I've been asked by lots of friends and neighbors what the building behind the flower shop is for," she said. "Storage space? New flower shop? Nope!

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Wylie Graduates from UCA

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Wednesday, September 18, 2024
CONWAY - The University of Central Arkansas held August commencement on Saturday, Aug. 10, 2024, in the Farris Center on campus.Jordan Wylie of Rison graduated with a Doctor of Occupational Therapy.
PEOPLE'S CHOICE CONTEST ($175 PRIZE) - Devin Herron (center) an d his Senor Winkey's Team won first place in the People's Choice Contest. Also pictured are Penny Morris' Bar-B-Crew (left) in third place, and Travis McDaniels's Outcast BBQ (right) in second place.

PEOPLE'S CHOICE CONTEST ($175 PRIZE) - Devin Herron (center) an d his Senor Winkey's Team won first place in the People's Choice Contest. Also pictured are Penny Morris' Bar-B-Crew (left) in third place, and Travis McDaniels's Outcast BBQ (right) in second place.

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Rison BBQ Cook Off Winners

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Wednesday, September 18, 2024
2024 Best of Show at County Fair

2024 Best of Show at County Fair

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County Fair Awards Best of Show Exhibitors

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Wednesday, September 18, 2024
RISON - The Cleveland County Fair has announced its 2024 Best of Show winners.Winners are listed by category with senior and junior division winners: Apiary/Gourds - Mary Vallance, Madelyn Thompson.Field Crops/Horticulture - Roger McClellan, Audrey Gill.Clothing - Patricia McClellan.
JUNIOR FAIR QUEEN - Gracen White (center) was crowned Cleveland County Junior Fair Queen. First Runner Up (left) was Alivia Nixon, and Second Runner Up and Miss Congeniality (right) was Leah Brewer. Photo by Kim Kaye King.

JUNIOR FAIR QUEEN - Gracen White (center) was crowned Cleveland County Junior Fair Queen. First Runner Up (left) was Alivia Nixon, and Second Runner Up and Miss Congeniality (right) was Leah Brewer. Photo by Kim Kaye King.

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2024 Cleveland County Fair Pageants

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Wednesday, September 18, 2024
Gracie Holland

Gracie Holland

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Woodlawn Senior Honored By Make-A-Wish Thursday

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Wednesday, September 18, 2024
WOODLAWN - Gracie Holland, a senior at Woodlawn High School, will be honored Thursday, Sept. 19 with a reception from the Make-A-Wish organization.Make-A-Wish will host a party for Holland at 6 p.m. at the Woodlawn Community Center with cakes, cupcakes and more.

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CCSB Considers Selling Kingsland Shop

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Wednesday, September 18, 2024
RISON - The Cleveland County School Board decided Monday night to research the value of the former bus shop building at the Kingsland School campus before possibly seeking bids to sell it.

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Woodlawn Reacts To School Threats

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Wednesday, September 18, 2024
RISON - A 14-year-old student from Woodlawn High School was taken into custody by the Cleveland County Sheriff's Department last Wednesday night, Sept. 11, after allegedly making threats to another student about violence at school.