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New Sign at Wesley Chapel Cemetery

New Sign at Wesley Chapel Cemetery

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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

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Mack Earns Honorable Mention at Art Convention

News Staff
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).

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WES March Students of the Month

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

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Designer Bag Bingo Will Support Crisis Center for Women

News Staff
Wednesday, April 15, 2026
FORYDCE - The Women’s Crisis Center of South Arkansas will be hosting a Hope, Healing and Handbags Designer Bag Bingo from 4 to 8 p.m. Saturday, May 9, at the Fordyce Civic Center.Tickets are $50 in advance or $55 at the door.

School Lunches for April 13-17

News Staff
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
Rison ElementaryMonday - Create: Turkey hot dog, curly fries. Classics: Cheeseburger, curly fries. Sides: Curly fries, seasoned peas and carrots. Fresh whole fruit.Tuesday - Create: Chicken and cheese crispito, Mexican style refried pinto beans, salsa. Classics: Toasty cheese sandwich, curly fries.
Isaac Young

Isaac Young

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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.
Pictured are (left to right) Jackson Bearden, Jack Harris, Justus Lowe, Isaac Lowe, Brantley Reed, Shelby Nooner, Victor Hu, and River Barrett. (Photo courtesy of Misty Davis, Woodlawn School District)

Pictured are (left to right) Jackson Bearden, Jack Harris, Justus Lowe, Isaac Lowe, Brantley Reed, Shelby Nooner, Victor Hu, and River Barrett. (Photo courtesy of Misty Davis, Woodlawn School District)

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Woodlawn Wins Regional Cubing Competition

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Wednesday, April 8, 2026
WOODLAWN - Woodlawn students ranging from 4th grade all the way up to 12th grade attended the SEARK Cubing Competition at Southeast Arkansas Education Cooperative  in Monticello. Teams made up of six members are required to work together to solve 25 cubes in the best possible time.

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Friendship MBC Revival Underway

News Staff
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
Friendship Missionary Baptist Church at Woodlawn is in revival this week 7 p.m. nightly through Friday, April 10. Bro. Jeff Temple of Cannan Missionary Baptist at Pine Bluff is the evangelist.
Joe Ralph Thompson Drag Race Car

Joe Ralph Thompson Drag Race Car

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Joe Ralph Thompson Drag Race Car on Display at Museum

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Wednesday, April 1, 2026
MORRILTON - This Hemi-powered Plymouth drag car built by the late Joe Ralph Thompson of the Pansy community is currently on display at the Museum of Automobiles on Petit Jean Mountain near Morrilton.