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Extension Get Fit Strength Program Begins Thursday

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Wednesday, January 18, 2023
RISON - The Cleveland County Cooperative Extension Service will be offering the Extension Get Fit adult strenght training program beginning at 9:30 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 12, at Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church on Hwy. 35 south of Rison.

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Squirrel Hunt Benefiting Local Jakes Day is Jan. 28

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Wednesday, January 18, 2023
RISON - The Cleveland County "Cutters and Strutters" Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF) will be conducting their annual fundraising event to help fund the chapter's "Jakes" Day. A competitive squirrel hunt will be conducted on the morning of Saturday, Jan. 28.

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Rison 4-H Meeting Scheduled Jan.23

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Wednesday, January 18, 2023
RISON - The Rison 4-H Community Club will be having an introductory program and enrollment meeting at 4:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 23, at the Rison School Cafeteria, the Cleveland County Cooperative Extension Office has announced.

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County Democrats To Meet on Jan. 21

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Wednesday, January 18, 2023
RISON - The Democratic Party of Cleveland County will have a meeting at noon Saturday, Jan. 21, starting at noon in the Hall-Morgan building, Jametta Harper, chairperson, has announced.
Jefferson County Sheriff's Sergeant Jimmy F. "Bo" Hudson, Jr. (center), was presented his DEA credentials during a brief ceremony at the Drug Enforcement Administration Little Rock District Office (DEA-LRDO). Making the presentation was Jared Harper (left), Assistant Special Agent in Charge of the DEA in Arkansas, and Sheriff Lafayette Woods, Jr. (right).

Jefferson County Sheriff's Sergeant Jimmy F. "Bo" Hudson, Jr. (center), was presented his DEA credentials during a brief ceremony at the Drug Enforcement Administration Little Rock District Office (DEA-LRDO). Making the presentation was Jared Harper (left), Assistant Special Agent in Charge of the DEA in Arkansas, and Sheriff Lafayette Woods, Jr. (right).

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Bo Hudson Presented With DEA Credentials

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Wednesday, January 18, 2023
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Arkansas - December 17, 2022 - As drug trafficking increased nationwide, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) recognized the need for cooperation and coordination of drug enforcement efforts with their state and local counterparts.
Woodlawn School Board President Larry Reynolds (left) listens to County Judge Jimmy Cummings (center) as he addresses the board after presenting them with a proclamation that honors local school boards during School Board Appreciation month. Also listening Woodlawn School Board memberts David Stover (foreground) and Shane Dixon (background).

Woodlawn School Board President Larry Reynolds (left) listens to County Judge Jimmy Cummings (center) as he addresses the board after presenting them with a proclamation that honors local school boards during School Board Appreciation month. Also listening Woodlawn School Board memberts David Stover (foreground) and Shane Dixon (background).

Cummings Recognizes Local School Boards

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Wednesday, January 18, 2023

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Macedonia Pantry Canceled for January

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Wednesday, January 18, 2023
RISON - Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church, located on Hwy. 35 South, has canceled its food pantry for the month of January. The church typically holds its food pantry the third Saturday of each month.

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County, Woodlawn Park Reach Lease Agreement

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Wednesday, January 18, 2023
RISON - Pending a review by County Attorney Tiffany Nutt, Cleveland County Judge Jimmy Cummings said Tuesday he expects the Woodlawn Community Park to remain open under local leadership after a lease agreement was submitted to the county. During the Cleveland County Quorum Court meeting on Jan.
WOODLAWN SCHOOL DISTRICT SOLAR ARRAY

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Delta Solar Activates New Solar Array for Woodlawn

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Wednesday, January 18, 2023
WOODLAWN - Delta Solar officially flipped the switch last Thursday, Jan. 12, on a new solar panel array located south of Calmer that will offset the power being used by the Woodlawn School District, thereby saving the school district about $1.5 million in energy costs over the life of the system.