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State Releases Collections From Tax Delinquent Sale

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Wednesday, August 9, 2023
LITTLE ROCK – The recent auction of tax-delinquent properties in Ashley, Bradley, Chicot, Cleveland, Desha, Drew and Lincoln counties raised over $389,000 ; the Commissioner of State Lands announced. The regional auction drew 97 registered bidders, who purchased 120 of 169 parcels for $389,548.90.

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Bro. Temple To Lead Friendship Revival

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Wednesday, August 9, 2023
WOODLAWN - Bro. Jeff Temple, pastor of Canaan Missionary Baptist Church at Pine Bluff, will be leading revivial services at 7 p.m. nightly from Monday, Aug. 14, through Friday, Aug. 18, at Friendship Missionary Baptist Church on Hwy. 63 north of Woodlawn School. All are welcome.

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Hedge Dweller's Banquet Aug. 18

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Wednesday, August 9, 2023
RISON - Rison Wildcat fans will have an opportunity to meet the new coaching staff and players as the Hedge Dweller's Kickoff Banquet returns at 5:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 18, at the Rison School cafeteria.

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Cummings Offers Standards To Take New County Roads

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Wednesday, August 9, 2023
RISON - The Cleveland County Quorum Court is considering a new ordinance proposed by County Judge Jimmy Cummings that would set guidelines on any road that is accepted in the county's road system. Cummings proposed the ordinance during the quorum court's regular monthly meeting Monday night.
Dionte Langford (second from right) and Willie Bea Brandon (right) check out the homemade desserts that were part of a pulled pork meal that Jo Wegner of Kingsland organized for all Cleveland County School District staff, including those who work for Cleveland County Head Start program. Nearly 150 gathered inside the Kingsland School auditorium for a lunch that included door prizes provided by Rison businesses.

Dionte Langford (second from right) and Willie Bea Brandon (right) check out the homemade desserts that were part of a pulled pork meal that Jo Wegner of Kingsland organized for all Cleveland County School District staff, including those who work for Cleveland County Head Start program. Nearly 150 gathered inside the Kingsland School auditorium for a lunch that included door prizes provided by Rison businesses.

CCSD, Woodlawn Schools Start 2023-24 School Year on Monday

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Wednesday, August 9, 2023
RISON - Students in both the Cleveland County and Woodlawn School Districts will begin the 2023-24 school year this Monday, Aug. 14.

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Quorum Court Talks Jail, County Wages

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Wednesday, August 9, 2023
RISON - Improvements to the county jail and pay for county employees were two of the subjects that were discussed during the Cleveland County Quorum Court's regular monthly meeting Monday night.

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East County VFDs Seeking Donations For Radio Repeater

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Wednesday, August 9, 2023
RISON - The Woodlawn, Pansy and Rye Volunteer Fire Departments are accepting donations to help install a repeater that will allow the departments to communicate with one another in the event of a natural disaster or widespread emergency.
Rison Shine

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Rison in the Fall BBQ To Return Next Spring

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Wednesday, August 9, 2023
RISON - While Rison in the Fall is now less than two months away, organizers of the event have announced that the Rison in the Fall Barbeque Contest will be back in April next year under a new name and a new time.
Rison Prayer Walk

Rison Prayer Walk

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Rison Prayer Walk To Be Held Sunday

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Wednesday, August 9, 2023
RISON - The annual Rison School Prayer Walk will be held at 6:30 p.m. this Sunday, Aug. 13, starting at the flagpole in front of Rison High School.