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Leopard Family Reunion

Leopard Family Reunion

Leopard Family Reunion Held at 'Y'

News Staff
Wednesday, June 18, 2025
RISON - Organizers said the annual Leopard Family Reunion was a blessing this year with a whopping 62 in attendance, which packed the "Y" Community Center. We all had the best time with great fellowship, stories of the past and food galore! If you left hungry, it was your own doing.
Cleveland County Represented at 4-H Orama

Cleveland County Represented at 4-H Orama

Cleveland County Represented at 4-H Orama

News Staff
Wednesday, June 18, 2025
MALVERN - Cleveland County was represented well at the Ouachita 4H District Orama Tuesday in Malvern. We had seven students competing in Illustrated Talks. Pictured from left to right are: Olivia Thompson, Madelyn Thompson and Ben Hanks from our Homeschool 4H Club.
BLACKSMITH CLUB USING SKILLS AT PIONEER VILLAGE

BLACKSMITH CLUB USING SKILLS AT PIONEER VILLAGE

Blacksmith Club Using Skills at Pioneer Village

News Staff
Wednesday, June 18, 2025
RISON - At the May 4-H Blacksmith meeting, the students used the skills they are learning to help repair the sign at the Pioneer Village Blacksmith shop. The sign was blown down by high winds. The 4-Hers, under the leadership of Mr. Ed Montgomery, forged nails and hangers used to rehang the sign.
WILSONS NAMED YARD OF THE MONTH FOR JUNE

WILSONS NAMED YARD OF THE MONTH FOR JUNE

Yard of the Month: June 2025

News Staff
Wednesday, June 18, 2025
RISON - Cleveland County Yard of the Month for June has been presented to James and Karla Wilson of the ‘Y’ Community.
Re-New-ing Edinburg Donates to Fire Department

Re-New-ing Edinburg Donates to Fire Department

Re-New-ing Edinburg Donates to Fire Department

News Staff
Wednesday, June 11, 2025
NEW EDINBURG - Re-New-ing Edinburg expressed its appreciation to the New Edinburg Volunteer Fire Department by donating $1,500 to the fire department on Monday, June 2 at the department’s regular fire drill.
Rison Church of Christ Honors Local First Responders

Rison Church of Christ Honors Local First Responders

Rison Church of Christ Honors Local First Responders

News Staff
Wednesday, June 11, 2025
RISON - Keden Shrum, preacher for the Rison Church of Christ, presents Arkansas State Trooper James Ryan Reed with meal tickets to be used at any restaurant in Rison as part of the church’s First Responders Appreciation Month.
Miss Boomtown Alli Beth King and Miss Mt. Nebo Savannah Brown (Photo by Michelle Roberts)

Miss Boomtown Alli Beth King and Miss Mt. Nebo Savannah Brown (Photo by Michelle Roberts)

Two With Ties To County Will Compete for Miss Arkansas

News Staff
Wednesday, June 4, 2025
RISON -   Two cousins with deep Cleveland County roots are set to grace the stage at this year’s Miss Arkansas pageant set for June 7–14 at the Robinson Center in Little Rock.
Jayci Hoyt

Jayci Hoyt

Hoyt Named Finalist in Art Competition

News Staff
Wednesday, June 4, 2025
WOODLAWN - Jaci Hoyt, an 11th grade student from Woodlawn High School is one of the Finalists for the Lowell Milken Center for Unsung Heroes ARTEFFECT 2025 Competition. The 115 projects encompass 64 Unsung Heroes stories, including all seven Spotlight Unsung Heroes.
Annie Davidson

Annie Davidson

Davidson Awarded at Young Artist Reception

News Staff
Wednesday, June 4, 2025
WOODLAWN - Annie Davidson's art submission, Governor's Dreamhouse, received an award at the 2025 Governor’s Young Artist reception on May 13. She received the Secretariat Award along with a $100 check. Judges commented that the entry exemplifies happiness and joy.