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New Voter ID Laws Will Impact Election

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Wednesday, February 25, 2026

LITTLE ROCK - There are several new election laws to be aware of going into the March primary elections, announced Kristin Higgins of the University of Arkansas Department of Agriculture’s Public Policy Center• If you are already registered to vote in Arkansas, you can now update your voter...

Rison Students Place At District FBLA Conference

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Rison Students Place At District FBLA Conference

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Wednesday, February 25, 2026

RISON - Rison High School FBLA attended the 2025-26 District 3 Conference at the Grand Prairie Center in Stuttgart Feb. 17.They competed in various events in order to qualify for the state conference in April.

Bottom row, left to right: Braylie Socia, Ethan Adams, Jett Morrison, Jeremiah Mursewick, Cambry Stuckey, Bryson Arnold; Top row, left to right: Denaysia McCloud, Christian Lodua, Sawyer Easterling, Jacqueline Gazaway, Owen Grubb, Josie Towery, Naomi Mitchell, Emery Davis.

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Rison Elementary Artists of the Month: January

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Wednesday, February 25, 2026

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Parent/Teacher Conference, Kindergarten Registration March 19 at Woodlawn Elementary

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Wednesday, February 25, 2026

WOODLAWN - Parent Teacher Conference and Kindergarten Registration will be March 19 from 2:30 to 7 p.m. at the elementary school.For the 2026-27 school year, a child must be five years of age on or before Aug. 1 to enroll in Kindergarten.

School Lunches for March 2-6

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Wednesday, February 25, 2026

Rison ElementaryMonday - Create: Chicken pot pie, biscuit, mashed potatoes. Classics: Cheeseburger, fries. Sides: Texas caviar, fresh grape tomatoes. Fresh whole fruit, assorted chilled fruit.Tuesday - Create: Chicken taco, refried beans, Mexicali corn. Classics: Toasty cheese sandwich, fries.

2025 Tax Books Open for Payment

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Wednesday, February 25, 2026

RISON - Cleveland County Tax Collector Patty Wilson has announced that the 2025 tax books are now open for those wanting to pay their 2025 real and personal property taxes. Payments can be made from 8 a.m to 4:30 p.m.

First Purple Martins Spotted in County

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Monday, February 23, 2026

The Herald has been notified of two sightings of purple martins in Cleveland County marking the arrival of the spring season.William Juckett spotted four martins Thursday evening, Feb. 19 on Hwy 189 N in Kingsland, noting they spent the night in the bird box at his house.

Bobby Lee Terry Memorial Golf Tournament

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Bobby Terry Memorial Golf Tournament To Benefit Rison Booster Club

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Friday, February 20, 2026

PINE BLUFF - The second annual Bobby Lee Terry Memorial Golf Tournament will be held Saturday, May 2 at the Harbor Oaks Golf Course in Pine Bluff. This year's tournament benefits the Rison Booster Club.The cost is $300 per team for a four-man scramble. Each player will receive a goodie bag.

A look at the wholesale egg price rollercoaster since 2022. (UADA Image)

Egg Prices Down For Now, But Could Increase

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Friday, February 20, 2026

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Egg prices have fallen to levels not seen since 2023, but don’t expect that dip to last long, said Jada Thompson, associate professor and economist for the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture.

Free Program Feb. 28 for Low-Risk Retirement Investments

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Friday, February 20, 2026

Max Weiner of Little Rock, vice president of American Government Benefit Specialists, will be hosting a free session on retirement and benefits planning from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 28, at Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church, 7370 Hwy. 35 South near Rison.