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Registration Open for UAMS’ Summer MASH Camps

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Wednesday, March 4, 2026
LITTLE ROCK — Arkansas high school students can get hands-on health care experiences such as suturing workshops, field trips, CPR training and heart dissection at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) MASH camps across the state this summer.
WES January Students of the Month - These students were nominated by their homeroom teachers for exhibiting good behavior and kindness throughout the month! Left to Right: Kennedy Massanelli (1st), Karli Seward (4th), Rylie Spakes (K), Tallon Nixon (5th), Ethan Scharf (2nd), Allie Cruce (6th), Norah Parkerson (3rd).

WES January Students of the Month - These students were nominated by their homeroom teachers for exhibiting good behavior and kindness throughout the month! Left to Right: Kennedy Massanelli (1st), Karli Seward (4th), Rylie Spakes (K), Tallon Nixon (5th), Ethan Scharf (2nd), Allie Cruce (6th), Norah Parkerson (3rd).

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Woodlawn Art Students of the Month

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Wednesday, March 4, 2026
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Rod Martinez

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Lake Monticello Produces 10-Pound Lunker Bass

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Wednesday, March 4, 2026
By Jim Harris, Managing Editor, Arkansas Wildlife MagazineMONTICELLO — A bass angling friend told Rod Martinez late last week that the fish were biting really well at Lake Monticello, so he headed that way Saturday, anxious to see what he might land.“I thought I might go catch a big fish,” he said.
Pat Berry Sworn in as District 6 Justice of the Peace

Pat Berry Sworn in as District 6 Justice of the Peace

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Pat Berry Sworn in as District 6 Justice of the Peace

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Wednesday, March 4, 2026
Pat Berry (right) of the Calmer community was sworn in as the new District 6 Justice of Peace  last Friday, Feb. 27, by Cleveland County Clerk Brandy Herring (left). Berry was appointed by Gov. Sarah Sanders to fill the unexpired term of the late Justice Owen Rushing, who passed away in January.

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Youth Alive Night Set for March 9 at Rison School

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Monday, March 2, 2026
RISON - The Rison Fellowship of Christian Students will host a Youth Alive Night Monday, March 9 at 6:30 p.m. at the school gym.The event will include games, giveaways, worship and testimonies from students Ashleigh Johnson and Clate Socia.Guest speaker is Terrence Talley.
Farm Safety Day

Farm Safety Day

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Farm Safety Day Set March 18 for Students

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Monday, March 2, 2026
RISON - The Cleveland County Cattleman’s Association will host a Farm Safety Day for students Wednesday, March 18 at the Cleveland County Fairgrounds.Home school students in fourth-sixth grades are invited to attend at 9 a.m. alongside Woodlawn students or at 12 noon alongside Rison students.
2026 Great South Arkansas Junk Hunt Map

2026 Great South Arkansas Junk Hunt Map

Great South Arkansas Junk Hunt Returns This March

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Friday, February 27, 2026
RISON - The spring run of the Great South Arkansas Junk Hunt takes place later this month, March 26-29.The Junk Hunt is the merged route of two smaller hunts, the former Historic Hwy. 35 Junk Hunt and the Hwy. 79-63 Junk Hunt Loop, both of which Cleveland County served as the epicenter.
2026 Pioneer Crafts Festival

2026 Pioneer Crafts Festival

Pioneer Village To Host Pioneer Crafts Festival April 10-11

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Friday, February 27, 2026
RISON - The Pioneer Village at Rison will host the 2026 Pioneer Crafts Festival April 10 and 11, featuring crafts, gardening, homesteading and more old time ways!The two-day event will feature a Beans and Green Supper with live music Friday, April 10 beginning at 5 p.m.