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Chayne and Ashley Besaw

Chayne and Ashley Besaw

Couple Plans To Transform Rison Building Into Cafe/Boutique

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Thursday, February 5, 2026
RISON - Downtown Rison will soon be getting a new business as Chayne and Ashley Besaw of the Rison area have announced they have bought the former Gurnsey Hardware/R&L Hardware building with intentions of converting it into a cafe and boutique.
Savannah Brown

Savannah Brown

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70th Miss Arkansas Tech Will Be Crowned Friday Night

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Wednesday, February 4, 2026
RUSSELLVILLE – Eleven students have registered as contestants in the 70th Miss Arkansas Tech University scholarship pageant, including Savannah Brown of Rison.The event will take place Friday, Feb. 6, at Witherspoon Auditorium, 407 West Q Street on the ATU campus in Russellville.

School Lunches for Feb. 9-13

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Wednesday, February 4, 2026
Rison Elementary and High SchoolMenus unavailable at the time of publication.Woodlawn ElementaryMonday - Vegetable soup and grilled cheese, baby carrots, fresh fruit variety.Tuesday - Chicken strips, mashed potatoes, baby carrots, fresh fruit variety, roll.

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Registration Open for Walk Across Arkansas

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Wednesday, February 4, 2026
LITTLE ROCK - Beginning Feb. 23, Arkansans can register for the spring session of Walk Across Arkansas, a free, group-based exercise program that encourages participants to develop healthy habits and get moving.

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Ordination Service Sunday at First Baptist for Bro. Corey Gray

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Wednesday, February 4, 2026
RISON - First Baptist Church will host an ordination service for Bro. Corey Gray, Sunday, Feb. 8 at 11:15 a.m., Pastor Terry Reams, Sr. has announced.Guest speaker will be Rev. Theodis Shelton of Pine Bluff.The church is located at 302 Mockingbird in Rison.

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P/T Conferences; Kindergarten Registration Feb. 12 at Rison

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Wednesday, February 4, 2026
RISON - Cleveland County School District will host parent/ teacher conference Thursday, Feb. 12, from 3 to 7 p.m. for grades K-12.During this time, kindergarten registration will also take place for students not currently enrolled in Head Start.
Chili Supper

Chili Supper

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Y/212 Chili Supper To Be Held Saturday

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Wednesday, February 4, 2026
The "Y"/Hwy. 212 Volunteer Fire Department is reviving its Chili Supper/Cake Walk-Auction at 5 p.m. this Saturday, Feb. 7, at the "Y" Community Center, 8000 Hwy. 35 North at the Staves community.
TRIPLETT SWORN IN - Just moments after the Cleveland County Quo rum Court unanimously approved appointing former Justice of the Peace Don Triplett (right) to serve as county judge for the remainder of the year, he was sworn into office by Cleveland County Clerk Brandy Herring (right). Triplett served on the quorum court for 16 years and ran for county judge during the 2022 election cycle.

TRIPLETT SWORN IN - Just moments after the Cleveland County Quo rum Court unanimously approved appointing former Justice of the Peace Don Triplett (right) to serve as county judge for the remainder of the year, he was sworn into office by Cleveland County Clerk Brandy Herring (right). Triplett served on the quorum court for 16 years and ran for county judge during the 2022 election cycle.

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Triplett Appointed As New County Judge

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Wednesday, February 4, 2026
RISON - The Cleveland County Quorum Court unanimously selected former Justice of the Peace Don Triplett Monday night to serve as county judge for the remainder of the year.

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County Judge, Sheriff Candidates To Meet at Political Forum Thursday

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Wednesday, February 4, 2026
RISON - The candidates for Cleveland County Judge and Cleveland County Sheriff have been invited to participate in a political forum that will be held at 6 p.m. this Thursday, Feb. 5, at the Family Life Center at Bethel #1 Missionary Baptist Church, 2230 Hwy. 35 North at Rison.