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TIRE BIN OVERFLOWING - The used tire bin at the Cleveland County Solid Waste Transfer Station on Hwy. 79 at Rison was overflowing with used tires Tuesday, including at least one tractor tire.

TIRE BIN OVERFLOWING - The used tire bin at the Cleveland County Solid Waste Transfer Station on Hwy. 79 at Rison was overflowing with used tires Tuesday, including at least one tractor tire.

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County No Longer Accepting Used Tires

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Wednesday, May 6, 2026
RISON - County Judge Donald Triplett informed the Cleveland County Quorum Court Monday night that the county will no longer be accepting used tires at the solid waste transfer station on Hwy. 79 in Rison.

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Quorum Court Tables Decision On Cooler For County Coroner

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Wednesday, May 6, 2026
RISON - County Coroner Chuck Valentine told the Cleveland County Quorum Court that the Arkansas State Crime Lab is providing the county with a three door cooler to store the bodies of the deceased, but the county will be responsible for finding a building to put it in.

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Cleveland County School Board to Meet on May 18

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Wednesday, May 6, 2026
RISON - The Cleveland County School Board is moving its May school board meeting to 7 p.m. Monday, May 18, at the administration building, the district has announced.The Cleveland County School Board usually meets the second Monday of each month. 
Reed Webb of Columbus, Ark., (center with cowboy hat) was the guest auctioneer at the Rison High School Future Farmers of America (FFA) Banquet and Auction last Thursday at the Cleveland County Fairgrounds in Rison.

Reed Webb of Columbus, Ark., (center with cowboy hat) was the guest auctioneer at the Rison High School Future Farmers of America (FFA) Banquet and Auction last Thursday at the Cleveland County Fairgrounds in Rison.

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State Champion FFA Auctioneer Assists Rison FFA

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Wednesday, May 6, 2026
RISON -  Reed Webb of Columbus, Ark., (center with cowboy hat) was the guest auctioneer at the Rison High School Future Farmers of America (FFA) Banquet and Auction last Thursday at the Cleveland County Fairgrounds in Rison.
Bottom row, left to right: Haylie Ashcraft, Dylan Phillips, Kinzlee Smith, Elayna Barber, Lincoln Wirtjes, Amelia Miller. Top row, left to right: Ariana Gonzales, Jayce Lloyd, Easton Ford, Ryan McGarity, Ezmae Babcock, Curtis Ballard, Kynslee McEntire, Layla Small.

Bottom row, left to right: Haylie Ashcraft, Dylan Phillips, Kinzlee Smith, Elayna Barber, Lincoln Wirtjes, Amelia Miller. Top row, left to right: Ariana Gonzales, Jayce Lloyd, Easton Ford, Ryan McGarity, Ezmae Babcock, Curtis Ballard, Kynslee McEntire, Layla Small.

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Rison Elementary Artists of the Month: April

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Wednesday, May 6, 2026

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Ark. Boys State to Welcome Two Woodlawn Students

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Wednesday, May 6, 2026
LITTLE ROCK - Arkansas Boys State will welcome 580 young men from 200 high schools across the state to its 85th summer session, held May 24-29, 2026, at the University of Central Arkansas in Conway.

School Lunches for May 11-15

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Wednesday, May 6, 2026
Rison ElementaryMonday - Create: Golden crispy chicken strips, macaroni and cheese. Classics: Cheeseburger, fries. Sides: Seasoned broccoli, fresh grape tomatoes. Fresh whole fruit.Tuesday - Create: Beef macho nachos. Classics: Toasty Cheese sandwich, fries.

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Bethel Cemetery Seeking Donations

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Wednesday, May 6, 2026
NEW EDINBURG - Bethel Cemetery Association is asking for donations for the upkeep of the Bethel Cemetery.Donations can be mailed to Charletta Smith, P.O. Box 192, Kingsland, AR 71652.