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Rison Shine members are pictured left to right: Vice President Keden Shrum, Mayor Charles Roberts, Connie Roberts, Festival Director Douglas Boultinghouse, Grant Writer Stacy Walz, Malinda Berry, Entergy Representative Amanda Killingsworth, Junior Miss Cleveland County Brynne Stover, Junior Miss Southeast Arkansas District Fair Alivia Nixon, Miss Cleveland County Cain Wilkins, Austin Compton, Roy Phillips and President Kristy Strother.

Rison Shine members are pictured left to right: Vice President Keden Shrum, Mayor Charles Roberts, Connie Roberts, Festival Director Douglas Boultinghouse, Grant Writer Stacy Walz, Malinda Berry, Entergy Representative Amanda Killingsworth, Junior Miss Cleveland County Brynne Stover, Junior Miss Southeast Arkansas District Fair Alivia Nixon, Miss Cleveland County Cain Wilkins, Austin Compton, Roy Phillips and President Kristy Strother.

Entergy Arkansas Donates $2,500 to Rison Shine for Public Safety Projects

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Wednesday, October 29, 2025
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. - Entergy Arkansas recently donated $2,500 to Rison Shine Community Development, Inc., In philanthropic giving to support measures to keep the public safe during events, such as the recently held Rison in the Fall Festival.

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Transfer Station New Hours Begin Nov. 10

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Wednesday, October 29, 2025
RISON - Updated hours have been announced at the Cleveland County Solid Waste Transfer Station on Hwy. 79 at Rison.Beginning, Nov. 10, the Transfer Station is open Monday-Thursday 7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.; Friday 7:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.; and on the first and third Saturdays of the month 7:30 a.m -12 p.m.

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Campaign Signs Not Permitted on Highway Right of Way

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Wednesday, October 29, 2025
LITTLE ROCK - The Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) reminds candidates for political office and their supporters that it is unlawful to place campaign signs on highway right of way in Arkansas.

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Republicans Announce Filing Fees

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Wednesday, October 29, 2025
RISON - The Cleveland County Republican Committee announced the filing period for justice of the peace, constable and committee membership will begin at noon Monday, Nov. 3, and end at noon Wednesday, Nov. 12.The Republican Primary is scheduled on March 3, 2026, and the general election is Nov.

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Local Republican Party Invites Questions For January Forum

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Wednesday, October 29, 2025
RISON - The Cleveland County Republican Committee will host a forum for Republican candidates in contested races for local offices. The forum is scheduled for 6 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026, at Bethel #1 Missionary Baptist Church, 2230 Hwy. 35 North near Rison.

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Democrats Set Filing Dates, Fees

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Wednesday, October 29, 2025
RISON - The Democrat Party of Cleveland County will have their candidate filing period Nov. 3-12 for all candidates filing and those that are interested in becoming a member of Democratic County Committee in Cleveland County.On Nov. 3 - Nov 12, 2025 the filing will start at noon on Nov.

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Woodlawn Gives Report to Public

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Wednesday, October 29, 2025
WOODLAWN - The Woodlawn School District presented its annual Report to the Public before its regular monthly school board meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 14. Superintendent Dr. Kevin Hancock, Woodlawn High School Principal T.J. Hill and Woodlawn Elementary Principal Zach Meyer each gave presentations.

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King Takes Millage Questions at Kingsland

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Wednesday, October 29, 2025
KINGLSAND - Supporters and opponents both voiced their opinions during the Cleveland County School District's final community meeting on the proposed 6-mill tax increase Monday night at the Kingsland School auditorium.
Col. (Ret.) Wayne Ruthven, Deputy Secretary/Chief of Staff from the Arkansas Department of Veterans Affairs

Col. (Ret.) Wayne Ruthven, Deputy Secretary/Chief of Staff from the Arkansas Department of Veterans Affairs

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Col. Wayne Ruthven Speaks At Vets. Appreciation Dinner

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Wednesday, October 29, 2025
RISON - The Cleveland County Veterans Association hosted Col. (Ret.) Wayne Ruthven, Deputy Secretary/Chief of Staff from the Arkansas Department of Veterans Affairs Saturday for a special Veterans Appreciation Dinner.Col.