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Pictured left to right are: Treill Meeks, Barbara Cox, Brenda Hendrix, Theresa Orso and Loletia Terry.

Pictured left to right are: Treill Meeks, Barbara Cox, Brenda Hendrix, Theresa Orso and Loletia Terry.

EHC Clubs Donate to Quilt of Valor Organization

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Wednesday, April 22, 2026
RISON - Cleveland County Extension Homemaker Club and residents donated 21 quilt tops to the Saline County Quilt of Valor organization. These handmade quilts will be awarded to Veterans or service members affected by war, providing comfort, healing, and a sense of gratitude.
Pictured left to right are: Sarah Mitchell, Austin Compton, Kathy Gusman, Jenny Wright, Angela Yarnell and Barbara Cox.

Pictured left to right are: Sarah Mitchell, Austin Compton, Kathy Gusman, Jenny Wright, Angela Yarnell and Barbara Cox.

Why Knots EHC Club Selects Quilt Winner

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Monday, April 20, 2026
WHY KNOTS QUILT WINNER - The Why Knots EH Club had their quilt giveaway during the Pioneer Village Crafts Festival and the lucky winner was Kathy Gusman from Pansy. 
Tanning Hides at the Pioneer Village

Tanning Hides at the Pioneer Village

Pioneer Crafts Festival Sees Great Turnout

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Wednesday, April 15, 2026
TANNING HIDES AT THE PIONEER VILLAGE - Shona Jordan, a taxidermist and hide tanner from Pike County, demonstrates the process of preparing a raccoon hide for tanning during her presentation at the Pioneer Crafts Festival this past Saturday at the Pioneer Village in Rison.
Bottom Row: L to R: Zoey Sanders, Macy Martin, Jason Stephenson, Alaura Besaw, Morgan Ballard. Top Row L to R: Kendal Fisler, Hoyt Crouse, Knox Morrison, Modesty Lee, Pyper Barber, Cooper Ward (Not pictured: Wyatt Landreth and Eli Mitchell.)

Bottom Row: L to R: Zoey Sanders, Macy Martin, Jason Stephenson, Alaura Besaw, Morgan Ballard. Top Row L to R: Kendal Fisler, Hoyt Crouse, Knox Morrison, Modesty Lee, Pyper Barber, Cooper Ward (Not pictured: Wyatt Landreth and Eli Mitchell.)

Rison Elementary Artists of the Month

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Wednesday, April 15, 2026
Belt Promotions at Grandmaster Han's

Belt Promotions at Grandmaster Han's

Belt Promotions at Grandmaster Han's

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Wednesday, April 15, 2026
Grandmaster Han's Martial Arts classes are hosted Mondays from 6 to 7 p.m. at Rison Church of Christ. Corey Keaton, Parker Keaton and Levi Keaton recently earned belt promotions to second degree yellow belts after testing at Central Arkansas.
New Sign at Wesley Chapel Cemetery

New Sign at Wesley Chapel Cemetery

New Sign at Wesley Chapel Cemetery

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Wednesday, April 15, 2026
A new sign was recently installed at Wesley Chapel Cemetery through a collaborative effort of the Woodlawn Spanish Club, SEACBEC in Warren and community contributors.
Kelsi Mack

Kelsi Mack

Mack Earns Honorable Mention at Art Convention

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Wednesday, April 15, 2026
HOT SPRINGS - 15 students from Woodlawn High School attended the annual AYAA convention in Hot Springs Friday, April 10. Over 1000 students attended and brought artwork to compete from all over Arkansas.
Left to Right: Jackson Bearden (4th grade), Sadie Gavin (5th grade), Clara Kennedy (6th grade), Carson Edmondson (2nd grade), Blakley Jones (1st grade), Ryan Young (Kindergarten), Marlee Jacks (3rd grade).

Left to Right: Jackson Bearden (4th grade), Sadie Gavin (5th grade), Clara Kennedy (6th grade), Carson Edmondson (2nd grade), Blakley Jones (1st grade), Ryan Young (Kindergarten), Marlee Jacks (3rd grade).

WES March Students of the Month

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Wednesday, April 15, 2026
These students were nominated by their homeroom teachers for exhibiting good behavior and kindness throughout the month. 
Isaac Young

Isaac Young

Young Finishes Second A Chess Tournament

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Wednesday, April 8, 2026
WOODLAWN - Isaac Young, a 3rd grader at Woodlawn Elementary, placed second in the Southeast Arkansas Education Cooperative 3rd/4th grade chess tournament held in Monticello. Young placed second among 41 players from Drew Central, Hermitage, McGehee, Monticello, and Woodlawn schools.