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Coley McCabe and Thom Shepherd

Coley McCabe and Thom Shepherd

Beach Country Duo Bringing Hits, Fun Times To ‘Rison in the Fall’

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Wednesday, September 24, 2025
RISON - Thom Sheppard and Coley McCabe, the dynamic duo known as Thom and Coley, are gearing up for a performance at 35th annual Rison in the Fall Festival.The couple will be bringing their unique blend of country, folk, and 'Beach Country' music to the stage, Saturday, Oct. 18.
Fall into Fitness at the Rison in the Fall Festival, sponsored by Absolute Health

Fall into Fitness at the Rison in the Fall Festival, sponsored by Absolute Health

Fall Into Fitness Opens 5K Run, 1-Mile Walk & 10K Bike Ride Registration

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Monday, September 22, 2025
The Rison in the Fall Festival has opened registration for the Fall Into Fitness event sponsored by Absolute Health. Participants for Saturday, Oct. 18 can choose to run a 5K, walk a mile, or hop on a bike and ride a 10K. The event kicks off at 8 a.m. prior to the 2025 Rison in the Fall Festival.

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Canada/Kennedy Cemetery Meeting To Be Held Oct. 4

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Wednesday, September 17, 2025
Canada/Kennedy Cemetery business meeting will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 4, at the cemetery. A potluck lunch will follow the meeting. Bring your lawn chairs. Everyone is invited.

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Cake Walk Oct. 8 at Senior Center

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Wednesday, September 17, 2025
RISON - The members of the Rison Senior Center will have a dessert/cake walk Wednesday, Oct. 8 beginning at 10:30 a.m.There will be a donation fee of $2.00 to walk.The Center is located at 730 Pecan Street in Rison. For info, call Manager Ruby Miller at (870) 325-6259.

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Woodlawn Board Meeting Monday to Approve Budget

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Wednesday, September 17, 2025
WOODLAWN - The Woodlawn School Board will have a special called meeting at 7 p.m. Monday, Sept. 22, in the administration office to address the 2025-26 school budget.The Woodlawn School Board voted during its regular monthly meeting on Sept. 8 to hold the special meeting this Monday, Sept.

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Toys for Tots Holding Drive This Week at County Fair

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Wednesday, September 17, 2025
We kicked off our Local 2025 Christmas Campaign Saturday, September 13 at the Dallas County Fair in Fordyce, Arkansas. We enjoyed the copious amounts of sunshine, being in the parade, and also handing out items at our booth like stickers, pens, and pencils to youth while eliciting numerous smiles.

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School Lunches for Sept. 22-26

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Wednesday, September 17, 2025
Rison Elementary Monday - Create: Cheesy chicken and rice casserole, dinner roll. Classics: Cheeseburger, fries. Sides: Seasoned broccoli, lettuce, tomato, fresh whole fruit.Tuesday - Beef macho tacos. Classics: Italian sausage pizza, fries. Sides: Pinto beans, lettuce, tomato, fresh whole fruit.
HISTORICAL SOCIETY DONATES TO VETERANS ASSOCIATION DISPLAY - Members of the Cleveland County Historical Society pr esented a $500 check to the Cleveland County Veteran's Association to help fund glass cases for the display being installed in the Hall-Morgan Veteran's Building. Pictured are Annette Rawls, Karen Bell Fox, Wayne Cash, Randy Morgan, Rickey Fore, Allen Wilson and Suzi Parker.

HISTORICAL SOCIETY DONATES TO VETERANS ASSOCIATION DISPLAY - Members of the Cleveland County Historical Society pr esented a $500 check to the Cleveland County Veteran's Association to help fund glass cases for the display being installed in the Hall-Morgan Veteran's Building. Pictured are Annette Rawls, Karen Bell Fox, Wayne Cash, Randy Morgan, Rickey Fore, Allen Wilson and Suzi Parker.

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Historical Society Donates to Veteran's Association

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Wednesday, September 17, 2025