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Joe Cook Memorial Horseshoe Tournament

Joe Cook Memorial Horseshoe Tournament

Joe Cook Memorial Horseshoe Tournament Returns to Festival

News Staff
Monday, October 6, 2025
RISON - The Joe Cook Memorial Horseshoe Tournament will return to this year's Rison in the Fall Festival, Saturday, Oct. 18.The cost per team is $20 and kicks off at 10:30 a.m. at the corner of Third and Pine Streets in Rison.Registration begins at 10 a.m.

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Kingsland Council To Meet Oct. 23

News Staff
Wednesday, October 1, 2025
KINGSLAND - Kingsland City Council will meet for Thursday, Oct. 23 at 6:30 p.m. at Kinsgland City Hall, Mayor Karen Wiscaver has announced.

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Food Pantry Oct. 18 at Macedonia MBC

News Staff
Wednesday, October 1, 2025
RISON - Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church, located at 7370 Hwy. 35 South, will open its Food Pantry Saturday, Oct. 18 from 9 to 10:30 a.m. The church holds its food pantry the third Saturday of each month.

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Rison Methodist Food Pantry Oct. 18

News Staff
Wednesday, October 1, 2025
RISON - Rison United Methodist Church will be hosting a food pantry from 8 to 9:30 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 18, one week earlier this month.The church, located at 800 Main Street, typically holds its food pantry the fourth Saturday of each month.
PROGRESS ON PIONEER VILLAGE JAIL - Construction has continued on the new jail at the Pioneer Village in Rison. Village President Marty Bowlin (right) wished to thank Landon Inman (center) for his contributions to the jail. Also pictured is Billy Bowlin (left).

PROGRESS ON PIONEER VILLAGE JAIL - Construction has continued on the new jail at the Pioneer Village in Rison. Village President Marty Bowlin (right) wished to thank Landon Inman (center) for his contributions to the jail. Also pictured is Billy Bowlin (left).

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Progress on Pioneer Village Jail

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Wednesday, October 1, 2025

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RHS Alumni Night Set for Oct. 10

News Staff
Wednesday, October 1, 2025
RISON - Rison High School invites all former Wildcats to join us for Alumni Night on Friday, October 10, 2025, as the Rison Wildcats take on McGehee.

School Lunches for Oct. 6-10

News Staff
Wednesday, October 1, 2025
Rison Elementary Monday - Create: Turkey hot dog. Classics: Chicken parmesan sandwich. Sides: Crinkle fries, lettuce, tomato. Fresh whole fruit.Tuesday - Create: Chicken and cheese crispito. Classics: BBQ cheddar burger, fries. Sides: Black Beans, lettuce, tomato. Fresh whole fruit.

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Jones-Shelton Reunion This Saturday

News Staff
Wednesday, October 1, 2025
STAVES - The Jones-Shelton Family Reunion will be held at noon Saturday, Oct. 4, at the Y Comm. Center on Hwy. 35 North in the Staves community. A potluck lunch will be served at noon.
MUNICIPAL LEAGUE RECOGNIZES HOLCOMB - The Arkansas Municipal League has presented District 93 State Rep. Mike Holcomb with the Distinguished Legislator Award in recognition of his work during the 2025 Regular Session. Holcomb's district includes a section of northern and eastern Cleveland County. Pictured are Jack Critcher (left), legislative liaison for the Arkansas Municipal League, and State Rep. Mike Holcomb (right).

MUNICIPAL LEAGUE RECOGNIZES HOLCOMB - The Arkansas Municipal League has presented District 93 State Rep. Mike Holcomb with the Distinguished Legislator Award in recognition of his work during the 2025 Regular Session. Holcomb's district includes a section of northern and eastern Cleveland County. Pictured are Jack Critcher (left), legislative liaison for the Arkansas Municipal League, and State Rep. Mike Holcomb (right).

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Municipal League Recognizes Holcomb

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Wednesday, October 1, 2025