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Local Students Earn Degrees from ASU

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Thursday, February 29, 2024
JONESBORO - Arkansas State University has announced the list of students who completed degree requirements to graduate at Fall Commencement, held Dec. 16 in First National Bank Arena. The list includes graduates from 45 states and territories and 18 other countries.

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First MBC Cemetery Meeting March 23

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Thursday, February 29, 2024
RISON - First Missionary Baptist Church will hold a cemetery meeting Saturday, March 23 at 12 noon.The church is located at 302 Mockinbird Lane in Rison.All family members with loved ones buried in the cemetery are encouraged to attend.

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Retired Teachers Meeting March 12

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Thursday, February 29, 2024
RISON - The Cleveland/Dallas County Retired Teachers Association will meet Tuesday, March 12 at 1:30 p.m. in the Farm Bureau meeting room, 502 South Main in Rison.

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Wedding Shower March 9 for Tilley

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Thursday, February 29, 2024
RISON - There will be a wedding shower honoring Lindsey Tilley and C.J. Butler Saturday, March 9 at 1 p.m. at the home of Holley Wilson, 140 Crosby Hill.She is registered at Target, Amazon, and Rison Pharmacy. 
Entrepreneur Workshop March 27

Entrepreneur Workshop March 27

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Entrepreneur Workshop March 27

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Thursday, February 29, 2024
RISON - The Cleveland County Extension Service will host an Entrepreneur Workshop, Thursday, March 27 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. “Please join us as we discuss beginning step to become an entrepreneur and more,” said Extension Agent Danielle Watson. Guest Speaker Kimberly B.

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USDA Commodities To Be Distributed March 9 at Kingsland

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Thursday, February 29, 2024
KINGSLAND - The Open Door Community Pantry located at 650 Hwy. 97 in Kingsland will be handing out USDA commodities from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, March 9. Open Door Pantry usually distributes commodities on the second Saturday of each month. The pantry is an equal opportunity distributor.
4-H Community Meeting March 25

4-H Community Meeting March 25

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4-H Community Meeting March 25

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Thursday, February 29, 2024
RISON - The Cleveland County Extension Office will hold a 4-H Community Club meeting Monday, March 25 at 6 p.m. at the Veteran's Building, 404 Sycamore Street in Rison.All youth between the ages of 5-19 are welcome to attend, along with parents and volunteers.
Cattleman’s Association Meeting Thursday

Cattleman’s Association Meeting Thursday

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Cattleman’s Association Meeting Thursday

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Thursday, February 29, 2024
RISON - The Cleveland County Cattleman's Association will meet Thursday, Feb. 29 at 7 p.m. at the Cleveland County Fairgrounds.Guest speaker will be Jeff Monk. A meal is provided.For more information, contact Jason Boyd at (870) 489-8682. 
Those attending the reunion were (front row, left to right) Rita Norwood Duren, Carol Ann Goggans Johnson, Linda Mitchell Jones, JoNell Ammon Chastain; (back row) Kenneth Clements, Jerry Post, Thomas Mitchell, Rayburn Langford and (inset) Margaret Ann Barker Benefield. Those unable to attend were Curtis Kea, Wayne Cates and Nancy May Sisk.

Those attending the reunion were (front row, left to right) Rita Norwood Duren, Carol Ann Goggans Johnson, Linda Mitchell Jones, JoNell Ammon Chastain; (back row) Kenneth Clements, Jerry Post, Thomas Mitchell, Rayburn Langford and (inset) Margaret Ann Barker Benefield. Those unable to attend were Curtis Kea, Wayne Cates and Nancy May Sisk.

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Kingsland Class of 1961 Then and Now

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024
KINGSLAND - One of the classes with the best attendance at Saturday’s Kingsland All School Reunion was the Class of 1961 with nine the 14 class members present. These two photos represent the members now compared to when they were in 8th grade at Kingsland School.  

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School Lunches for March 4-8

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024
Rison ElementaryMonday - BBQ Chicken or Chicken Sandwich.Tuesday - soft taco or beef finger.Wednesday - Chicken Nuggets or hamburger.Thursday - French Toast Sticks or mini corn dogs.Friday - pizza, pizza and sidekicks (+nachos for 4-6 grade).